Montana's John Korsbeck Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
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.
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.
Treacy Foundation Scholarship
$12,000
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...
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...
Montana Life Members Scholarship
$2,000
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...
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...
Montana CattleWomen Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
Nominations
- Nominations must be submitted by December 1.
- Send nominations to Connie Ahlgren at
[email protected].
- 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
[email protected].
Beef...
Nominations
- Nominations must be submitted by December 1.
- Send nominations to Connie Ahlgren at
[email protected].
- 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
[email protected].
Beef...
MCA Scholarships
$1,600
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...
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...
Barry 'Spook' Stang Memorial Scholarship
$2,000
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 —...
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 —...
Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship
$1,000
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...
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...
Gianforte Trade and Technology Scholarships
$1,500
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...
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...
Mikkelson Foundation Student Scholarship Program
$20,000
Overview Each year The Mikkelson Foundation awards a scholarship to an exceptional high school graduate from Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, or New Mexico who has been accepted to an accredited college or university that grants undergraduate and/or graduate degrees. Ideal candidates show strong aptitude in mathematics and the sciences, intend to major in engineering, the physical or biological sciences, or mathematics, and exhibit the potential for significant accomplishment after completing their degree. 2026 Award Details - Number of scholarships: five - Amount: $5,000 each - Renewal: Awards may be renewed for up to four years total provided the student remains...
Overview Each year The Mikkelson Foundation awards a scholarship to an exceptional high school graduate from Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, or New Mexico who has been accepted to an accredited college or university that grants undergraduate and/or graduate degrees. Ideal candidates show strong aptitude in mathematics and the sciences, intend to major in engineering, the physical or biological sciences, or mathematics, and exhibit the potential for significant accomplishment after completing their degree. 2026 Award Details - Number of scholarships: five - Amount: $5,000 each - Renewal: Awards may be renewed for up to four years total provided the student remains...
Odenza Vacations College Scholarship
$500
Eligibility for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship
Introductory summary:
To qualify for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship, applicants must meet age, academic, residency, and submission requirements listed below. The essay prompt is available on the application page and must be completed by the stated deadline.
Who is eligible:
- Age: You must be between 17 and 24 years old as of September 1, 2026.
- Essay: Provide a response to the essay question shown on the application page and submit it before the deadline of May 1, 2026.
- Academic standing: Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Residency: Be...
Eligibility for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship
Introductory summary:
To qualify for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship, applicants must meet age, academic, residency, and submission requirements listed below. The essay prompt is available on the application page and must be completed by the stated deadline.
Who is eligible:
- Age: You must be between 17 and 24 years old as of September 1, 2026.
- Essay: Provide a response to the essay question shown on the application page and submit it before the deadline of May 1, 2026.
- Academic standing: Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Residency: Be...
Pacific Forest Foundation Scholarship
$3,000
The Pacific Forest Foundation (PFF) extends its scholarship program to students pursuing studies in fields related to forestry. To qualify, students must be residents of any western states (CA, WA, OR, ID, AK, AZ, NV, UT, WY, MT and CO), British Columbia, or New Zealand. The application period commences in January each year, with a deadline of May 1st for all submissions to reach the PFF office.Each year, PFF aims to grant between 5 and 10 scholarships, with individual amounts ranging from $1,000 to $3,000. These funds are intended to assist with tuition and book expenses. The scholarship money is...
The Pacific Forest Foundation (PFF) extends its scholarship program to students pursuing studies in fields related to forestry. To qualify, students must be residents of any western states (CA, WA, OR, ID, AK, AZ, NV, UT, WY, MT and CO), British Columbia, or New Zealand. The application period commences in January each year, with a deadline of May 1st for all submissions to reach the PFF office.Each year, PFF aims to grant between 5 and 10 scholarships, with individual amounts ranging from $1,000 to $3,000. These funds are intended to assist with tuition and book expenses. The scholarship money is...
Got a Spine Scholarship
$500
Eligibility Criteria for the "Got a Spine Scholarship" by Arctic Chiropractic:
To qualify for the Arctic Chiropractic's "Got a Spine Scholarship", the following conditions must be met by the student:
1) The student must be enrolled in a college or university by October 2026.
2) By October 2026, the student must be attending the college or university on a full-time basis.
3) The student must have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher in their most recent academic year.
4) The student must be a resident of either the United States or Canada.
5) By October 2026, the student...
Eligibility Criteria for the "Got a Spine Scholarship" by Arctic Chiropractic:
To qualify for the Arctic Chiropractic's "Got a Spine Scholarship", the following conditions must be met by the student:
1) The student must be enrolled in a college or university by October 2026.
2) By October 2026, the student must be attending the college or university on a full-time basis.
3) The student must have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher in their most recent academic year.
4) The student must be a resident of either the United States or Canada.
5) By October 2026, the student...