Montana Scholarships for High School and College Students

Program overview The Montana STEM/Healthcare Scholarship supports Montana high school seniors who plan to pursue postsecondary education in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or healthcare fields. Its purpose is to encourage students to prepare for, enroll in, and complete STEM or healthcare credentials and to increase the number of degree-holders working in Montana. Award details This scholarship is available to graduating seniors from high schools accredited by the Montana Board of Public Education. Recipients who continue to satisfy all program conditions may receive awards over four years as follows: $1,000 in year one, $1,500 in year two, $1,500 in year three,...

Overview The MUS Honor Scholarship (MUSHS) is a renewable award available for up to four years. When used at an eligible campus, it covers the recipient’s tuition (it does not pay mandatory or class fees — students should contact their college for a list of excluded fees). At a Montana four-year campus the scholarship’s typical value is about $5,000 per year, or roughly $20,000 over four years. The Board of Regents plans to offer up to 200 MUS Honor Scholarships each year, subject to continued program funding. Awards are made in accordance with the MUSHS Eligibility and Criteria Procedures. Who...

Introduction These scholarships are funded annually through the West Yellowstone Foundation, the Siegel Family Scholarship Fund, the Cross Charitable Foundation and other private gifts and grants. Awards are intended to help students pay for accredited programs, including: four- or five‑year college/university degrees, two‑year college degrees, trade or vocational certificate programs, and approved online courses. Award details - Up to $5,000 per year when funds are available (renewable up to four years; maximum total award up to $20,000). - Scholarships may be renewed each year for a maximum of four years of post‑secondary study (a fifth year may be approved only...

Overview The Montana Farm Bureau Federation, with sponsorship from the MFB Women’s Leadership Committee, will award two (2) scholarships of $1,500.00 each. Who may apply - Open to both male and female students. - Eligible applicants are those pursuing accredited continuing education—this includes college, trade or technical schools, certificate programs, and other certified post-secondary education—at any level (freshman through graduate). Eligibility requirements - The applicant must be planning to attend an accredited institution. - The scholarship award must be used during the academic year in which it is granted. - The applicant must be either a current, dues-paid Montana Farm...

Bernard Greufe Honor Scholarship — Apply online Overview The Montana Farm Bureau Foundation presents the $1,500 Bernard Greufe Memorial Honor Scholarship to support higher education for Montana Farm Bureau members and their children. This award helps both graduating high school seniors and students already enrolled in college as they pursue a degree from an accredited institution. Recipients do not need to be studying agriculture—the scholarship is open to any course of study. Eligibility - Applicant must be a Montana Farm Bureau member or the child of a Montana Farm Bureau member. - Applicant must be a graduating high school senior...

Throughout his life, John Korsbeck was deeply immersed in agricultural activities and the rural lifestyle. His involvement with the Farmers Union and 4-H was significant, culminating in him receiving the Torchbearer award, the most prestigious honor bestowed upon young members of the Farmers Union. From 1976 to 2005, John served as an insurance agent for the Montana Farmers Union. In addition to his farming endeavors, John was a Vietnam veteran who was greatly respected and admired for his service to his country.

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...

The Montana Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. offers an annual scholarship of $2,000 to a qualified student who is a Montana resident and a citizen of the United States. Eligible fields of study include Conservation, Horticulture, Parks and Forestry, Floriculture, Greenhouse Management, Land Management, or closely related disciplines. Students enrolled at any campus within the Montana University System that provides these programs are invited to apply. Application requirements and related details can be found on the Montana Federation of Garden Clubs’ scholarship information page. Applications must be submitted by May 15. For questions or additional information, contact the Life Members...

Nominations - Nominations must be submitted by December 1. - Send nominations to Connie Ahlgren at cahlgren@midrivers.com. - The nomination form can be downloaded from our website. Community Promotion of Beef Women throughout Montana regularly promote beef at a variety of events. Local CattleWomen’s groups have donated beef to senior centers, prepared meals at trade shows and other gatherings, invited students to visit ranches (often finishing the visit with a cheeseburger), and offered beef samples using recipes developed with beef checkoff funds. If your local CattleWomen’s group needs financial support for a promotional activity, contact Vikki Taylor at vikkitaylor1961@gmail.com. Beef...

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...