Montana 4-H Foundation Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Montana 4-H Foundation
Overview
The Montana 4-H Foundation raises private funds and partners with the MSU Extension Service to expand educational opportunities for Montana 4-H youth, volunteer leaders, and staff. It supports programs that promote healthy living, citizenship, leadership, and STEM learning. Scholarships and grants administered by the Foundation help youth and adults strengthen skills and increase their positive community impact.
Description: The Foundation’s mission is to "help 4-H youth by raising private funds, managing financial resources and partnering with the MSU Extension Service to fund educational opportunities for Montana 4-H youth, volunteer leaders and staff."
- Funds support education across leadership, citizenship, healthy living, and STEM.
- Scholarships and grants target both youth and adult leaders.
- Private fundraising sustains program and award opportunities.
Announcing Scholarships
Montana 4-H scholarship recipients are publicly recognized each year at Montana 4-H Congress held on the MSU campus in July. Attendance at Congress is not required to receive an award. Recipients are also acknowledged through the Foundation’s website, social media channels, and press releases to highlight funding impact and honorees.
Description: Recognition includes in-person acknowledgement at Congress (optional) and digital or media announcements to share recipient stories and donor impact.
- Winners are announced in July during Montana 4-H Congress.
- Recipients receive additional recognition via website, social media, and press releases.
- Attending Congress is optional for award acceptance.
How to Apply
Applicants complete a single Montana 4-H scholarship application to be considered for multiple awards. The application is submitted through the Foundation’s application platform. Award decisions are contingent on available funds and the specific criteria of individual scholarships.
Description: One application covers eligibility review for all participating Montana 4-H scholarships, simplifying the process for applicants.
Application Timeline: Complete and submit the application via the application platform by the February deadline.
Awarding: Scholarships are awarded based on the availability of funds and the selection criteria for each named scholarship.
- Submit one application to apply for multiple scholarships.
- Use the Foundation’s application platform to apply.
- Awards depend on available funding and scholarship-specific criteria.
Scholarships Available
The Montana 4-H Foundation administers a variety of named scholarships supporting different interests and regions. Applicants are considered for relevant awards based on their application and the eligibility criteria of each scholarship. Below is the current list of scholarships offered by the Foundation.
Description: The following scholarships are administered or supported by the Montana 4-H Foundation and reflect contributions from individuals, families, and partner organizations.
- Anton and Helga Sundsted Pioneer Scholarship
- BABARA EDENS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
- BOB AND MARGARET KING MEMORIAL 4-H SCHOLARSHIP
- BUD DAWSON LIVESTOCK SCHOLARSHIP
- CARSON CHRISTENSEN MEMORIAL 4-H SCHOLARSHIP
- CEDRIC AND ELFRIEDE MAURER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
- CO BANK FARM CREDIT 4-H SCHOLARSHIP
- Dora Lindner Memorial Endowment
- Douglas A. & Nancy W. Dear Memorial Scholarship
- FIRST SECURITY BANK FOUNDATION 4-H SCHOLARSHIP
- June Beaver 4-H Scholarship
- MABA/MGEA AGRI-BUSINESS 4-H SCHOLARSHIP
- MONTANA 4-H COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP
- MONTANA 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP
- MONTANA FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
- MONTANA WHEAT AND BARLEY
- MURDOCH'S RANCH AND HOME SUPPLY SCHOLARSHIP
- STEER IN TRAILER SALES 4-H SCHOLARSHIP
- TRAILWEST LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
- W. DOYLE STOCKS SCHOLARSHIP
- WILCOX FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
- Multiple named scholarships are available, each with specific criteria.
- A single application may qualify an applicant for multiple awards.
- Refer to the Foundation’s application platform for full details and eligibility.