Montana Scholarships for High School and College Students

Intro The Treacy Foundation offers need-based scholarships for Montana residents who are entering college as freshmen or sophomores and who have accumulated no more than 60 college degree credits. Awards are intended for students beginning their undergraduate studies (not for trade schools or for juniors, seniors, or graduate students). Award details - Amount: $3,500.00 per year. - Renewal: The scholarship may be renewed for up to three additional years (a maximum of four years total) if the recipient requests renewal each year. - School choice: Recipients may use the award at any accredited college or university of their choosing. Selection...

Introduction The Montana Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. offers an annual scholarship of $2,000 to a U.S. citizen who is a resident of Montana and is pursuing studies in conservation- or horticulture-related fields. Eligible majors include, but are not limited to, Conservation, Horticulture, Parks or Forestry, Floriculture, Greenhouse Management, Land Management, or closely related subjects. Students enrolled at any campus within the Montana University System that provides these programs may apply. Eligibility - Must be a Montana resident and a citizen of the United States. - Must be currently attending a Montana college or university. - Must have completed the...

Intro Montana CattleWomen are active across the state promoting beef through community outreach and education. Their efforts include donating beef to senior centers, providing meals at trade shows and other public events, welcoming students to ranches and finishing visits with a cheeseburger, and offering beef samples prepared from recipes developed with beef check‑off funds. Promotional Funding If your local CattleWomen’s group needs financial assistance for a beef promotion or outreach event, please contact Vikki Taylor at vikkitaylor1961@gmail.com. Beef Education (Free resources for teachers and members) The Montana CattleWomen provide a range of no‑cost educational materials and programs for teachers and...

Each year the Montana Coaches Association grants eight scholarships to graduating high school senior athletes. Applicants complete a single application to be considered for any of the awards, and recipients are honored at the MCA Awards Ceremony held as part of the summer MCA Coaches Clinic. Eligibility - Open to graduating senior athletes meeting the MCA Scholarship criteria. - Frontier Conference scholarships are reserved for students who plan to enroll at one of the conference institutions listed below. Available scholarships (annual) - Ralph Halverson Scholarships — Two awards of $1,600 each for Montana graduating seniors. - These scholarships honor Ralph...

Introduction This year the Barry “Spook” Stang Memorial Scholarship Committee will select recipients for scholarships intended for students entering a four‑year Montana college, university, trade school, or other accredited educational program. Children of individuals working in our industry are especially encouraged to apply. Academic performance is considered in the selection process but is not the sole determining factor. Individual award amounts will be set by the Scholarship Trustees at the time winners are chosen. Purpose The Barry “Spook” Stang Memorial Scholarship exists to help cover tuition, books, and required fees for as many qualifying employees — or their dependents —...

Intro In 2026 Montana Silversmiths marks the 21st Anniversary of the Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship. Since launching in 2005, this program has awarded more than $150,000 to students who reflect the spirit of the West: resilience, integrity, and a continual drive to improve. Eligibility The Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students who are enrolled in an accredited post-secondary program, including: - Four-year colleges or universities - Community colleges - Trade schools - Other accredited post-secondary institutions Ideal candidates are those passionate about agriculture and the Western way of life, who work daily...

Overview This scholarship provides financial support to students pursuing technical and trade-focused programs. Eligible recipients are awarded $1,500 per semester for full-time enrollment or $750 per semester for part-time enrollment. Programs that commonly qualify include, but are not limited to, automotive technology, plumbing, electronics, construction, diesel technology, cybersecurity, and many other computer and technical fields. More details are available in the Gianforte Trade and Technology Scholarship Fact Sheet. Key points - Awards: $1,500 per semester (full-time) or $750 per semester (part-time). - Eligible program areas: technical and trade programs such as automotive technology, plumbing, electronics, construction, diesel technology, cybersecurity, and...