The College of Agriculture awarded more than $550,000 in scholarships for the 2019-2020 academic year, distributed over more than 130 unique awards. These scholarship donors and recipients were recognized at our annual Celebrate Agriculture banquet on November 1. 

Aasheim Family Leadership Scholarship – This award memorializes the values of community service and volunteerism: Shelby Morris

Ag Lenders Range School/Don Ryerson Scholarship – Awarded to students who demonstrate potential to be productive range scientists: Caitlin Gillespie

Agricultural Economics Opportunity Scholarship – Awarded to undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree from the Agricultural Economics and Economics department: Garret Harshbarger

Andrew & Loretta Schwan Scholarship – Awarded to graduates of Liberty or Hill county high schools and enrolled in the pre-veterinary, animal science or range science programs: Elizabeth Owens, Maria Becker and Makae Nack

Angie and James Anderson Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to a Montana student in the Land Resources and Environmental Sciences department with a focus on life sciences, community involvement and strong visions: Lexi Emeny

Angus and Anne McMillan Family Agriculture Scholarship – Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in the College of Agriculture: Chyna Drumm

Annin Scholarship – Named after James Annin, a former graduate of the College of Agriculture: Jaydyn Engan, Alexis Leary and Natalee Glanville

Anthony C. Gaffke Scholarship – Awarded to a sophomore, junior or senior with preference given to Gallatin County high school graduates: Esben Fiske, Hanna Bick, Anna Hatcher, Shelby Stump and Kassie Meccage

Arthur H. & Margaret C. Post Scholarship – Awarded to students who excel in leadership and scholarship: Elizabeth Hecker and Thomas Brown

August & Mary Sobotka Memorial Agriculture Award – Awarded to students in the College of Agriculture from Dawson, Richland, McCone, Wibaux and Prairie counties: Isaac Sponheim, Kyle Haughian, Morgan Martens, Jaqcee Huseby, Lex Heberle, Jordan Meyer, Angela Bear Claw, Thomas Fritz, Jayne Haynie, Shay Johnston and Thomas Brown

Battle Ridge Scholarship – Established to assist undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Agriculture: Sadee Hurst, Bailey Veteto, Tristan Bess, Heidi Lykins and Janessa Kluth

Bearpaw Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship – Awarded to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in agriculture who are long-term Montana residents: Kyler Maharg and Devon Miller

BilAnJoTeacher Education Scholarship – Awarded to students in the Agricultural and Technology Education department: Karyn Rieger

Bill & Anita Jones Agriculture Scholarship – Awarded to students whose primary course of study is agriculture and/or livestock research: Harrison Reed, Erin Bjorklund, Nathaniel Barnes, Delaney Ericson, Jonah Shiplet, Emily Bagott, Kyle Topp, Saralyn Standley, Kaitlyn Koterba, Jacob Martin, Carissa Workman, Frankie Sindelar and Madeline Duke

BMCF Agricultural Business Scholarship – Awarded to students majoring in agricultural business: Sarah Kiser, Monica Brown, Watson Snyder, Elizabeth French, Sierra Swank, Tyler Noyes, Cole Morrison and Austin Grazier

BMCF Agriculture Scholarship – Awarded to students in the College of Agriculture: Mary Donally, Brooklin Hunt, Kari Koss, Abigail Northrup, Lainee Hill, John Dohner, Madison Walter, Seth Murnion, Kyle Wyatt, Jessica Horan, Kayla Stanek, Lilianna Bento, Elizabeth Reiger, Madison Hill, Greta Gustafson, Haylee Barkley, Sheridan Johnson, Ally Bummer and Stacey Robbins

Bob Brastrup Memorial/Montana Wheat & Barley Committee Scholarship – Awarded to students in the College of Agriculture pursuing careers in the research, production or marketing of Montana wheat and/or barley: Monica Brown

Burkenpas Agricultural Education Scholarship – Awarded to a student majoring in agricultural education: Katrina Feddes

Burris Scholarship – Established to provide assistance to students enrolled in the Animal and Range Sciences department: Madison Gates, Raelynn Hagan, Andrea Rutledge and Sadee Hurst

Carol Belohlavek & Nicholas Hether Microbiology Scholarship – Awarded to a Montana or North Dakota freshman in the Microbiology and Immunology department: Emily Evans

Cashman Family Scholarship – Awarded to a student studying horticulture science: Anna Hatcher and Josey Ugrin

Charles F. Gumprecht Agricultural Scholarship – Awarded to a graduate of a Helena, Montana high school: Trey Sanford

Charles F. Pierson Memorial Scholarship – Established in memory of Charles Pierson, a rancher from Livingston, Montana: Trey Bloesser, Jamie Krueger, Kayla Stanek, Madison Hill and James Kramer

Charlie “Cup” King Scholarship – Awarded to a Montana resident in the Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology department: Maddison Milliman

Charlie & Wietske Jarrett Scholarship – Established in honor of graduates Charlie and Wietske Jarrett, both of whom worked with Extension: Sierra Osborne

Charlotte Rose Hughes Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to students majoring in Sustainable Food and Bioenergy Systems: Lilianna Bento, Madison Gates, Gabrielle Poupart, Evelyn Gray, James Fauth, Hadley Barnard, Daniel Chichinsky, Clare Dittemore, Kristin Katchmar, Kaylee Tuning and Natalie Sturm

CHS University Scholarship – Maggie Whitehurst, Katelyn Bacon, Cassidy Leno, Heidi Froelich, Nicole Ellis, Lara Macon, Watson Snyder, Sierra Swank, Todd Lackman and Emily Daniels

Cliff Montagne LRES Scholarship – Awarded to a student in the Land Resources and Environmental Sciences department: Erin Bjorklund

Clyde & Helen Erskine Fund for Excellence in Agriculture – Awarded to students in the Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology or Land Resources and Environmental Sciences departments: Elena Marburger and Harrison Reed

College of Agriculture Scholarship – Awarded to students within the College of Agriculture: Marley Manoukian, Abby Reidle, Katie Fuehrer, Ryan Barrick, Micah Leach, Logan Peterson, John Radle, Meghan Robinson, Jessica Stelzner, Thomas Brown, Austin Grazier, Monica Brown, Natalie Sturm, Tessa Wilson, Jacob Swope, Toby Leppicello, Aubri McCann, Denver Krone, Kayla Praxel, Skylar Larson, Sarah Tripp, Erin Jager, Jocelyn Kent, Eric Healy, Thomas Grubb, Meghan Bruner, Kaitlyn Andujo, Jordan Meyer-Morey, Caleb Benson, Derrick Stewart, Cole Norskog, Cyra Smith, Raina Blackman, Paytyn Wilson, Megan Deming, Makayla Paul, Emily Seifert, Alizabeth Williams

College of Agriculture FFA Scholarship – Recognizing our state FFA officers who are in the College of Agriculture: Ana Slivka, Isaac Sponheim, Emily Evans, Andee Baker, Andrew Ferrat, Caroline Roeder

College of Agriculture Honors Scholarship – Awarded to a promising incoming student in the college: Treg Wolstein

College of Agriculture Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in the college: Paul Hegedus

College of Agriculture Outstanding Undergraduate Engagement Award – Ashley Koenig

College of Agriculture Outstanding Undergraduate Leadership Award – Daniel Chichinsky

College of Agriculture Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award – Clare Dittemore

College of Agriculture Student Assistance Scholarship – Established in 2014 to recognize deserving students within the college: Madison Gates, Daniel Branch, Shyanne Jensen, James Nies and Lynn Short

College of Agriculture WIMU Student Support Scholarship – Awarded to students enrolled in the Washington-Idaho-Montana-Utah Veterinarian Medicine program: Cody Boyce, Warren Brush, Tianna Cronk, Quinlan Harting, Matthew Meuli, Troy Mord, Sadie Reddick, Baylie Rodenbaugh, Justin Scaccia, Taylre Sitz, Katie Webb, Austin Gabelt and Kaylee Kountz

Daniel Keil Innovation in Crop Science Scholarship – Awarded to a student pursuing a degree from the Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology department: Michael Kleinsasser

Dave Kelsey Agriculture Education Scholarship – Awarded to a student studying agricultural education: Trevor Motley

David Buschena Memorial Scholarship – Awarded based on results of the Buschena Undergraduate Scholarship Examination or criteria established by the Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics: Matthew Haman and Zachary Miller

Don & Charlotte Kress Scholarship – Awarded to an outstanding freshman in Alpha Zeta or majoring in animal science: Tyler Noyes

Don & Peggy Hart Equine Scholarship – Awarded to a Montana resident pursuing a degree in Animal Science, Equine Science Option Erin Verdoni

Donald & Laurie Becker Trust Plant Sciences Scholarship – Awarded to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree within the Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology department: Jared Lile and Kaylee Tuning

D.P. Fabrick Scholarship – Awarded to provide scholarship assistance to students enrolled in the College of Agriculture: Dalli Peterson

Dr. Bob Gough Memorial Scholarship – Established in memory of Dr. Gough, a former professor in the Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology department: Jennah Lebrecht

Dr. Edward L. Moody Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to an animal science student with an interest in reproductive physiology: Taylre Sitz

Earl and Pauline Webb Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to students in the College of Agriculture: Denton Cornell, Gabrielle Sexton, Mariah Kelly and Lars Heinstedt

Elner Eaton Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to a junior or senior from Dawson or Prairie counties pursuing a degree in the College of Agriculture: Shaye Johnston

Ernest L. DeAlton Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to juniors or seniors in agricultural education who plan to teach in Montana: Gabriele Drishinski

Farmers Business Network Scholarship – Awarded to undergraduate students in the College of Agriculture: Daniel Chichinsky and Clare Dittemore

First Security Bank of Belgrade Scholarship – Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in the College of Agriculture: Lexi Emeny

Florence & Monty Moneyhan Scholarship – Awarded to a pre-veterinary student: Hannah Bick

Frank & Marie Elliott Homestead Veterinary Scholarship – Awarded to a microbiology student hoping to attend veterinary school: Greta Gustafson

Frank B. Cotner Scholarship – Awarded to juniors or seniors pursuing a degree in Microbiology, Medical Lab Science Option or Environmental Health Option: Amber Prevedello, Jonathan Owen and Sophia Antonioli-Schmit

Frank F. Munshower Scholarship – Awarded to a graduate student pursuing an M.S. in Land Rehabilitation: Michelle Majeski

Frank M. Harrington Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to a junior pursuing a degree in horticulture: Madeline Duke

Frank N. Nelson Veterinary Scholarship – Awarded to students enrolled in accredited school of veterinary medicine: Kylie Kelly, Nicole Shardlow, Taylre Sitz, Emily Lawrence, Miriam Larson, Allnson Quigley, Marissa Soderberg, Caitlin Root  

Frank R. Beckley Veterinary Scholarship – Awarded to MSU alumni currently attending veterinary school: Madison Comes, Katherine Madsen, Kasey Sweeney, Logan Peterson, Taylre Sitz, Matthew Meuli and Katy Prendergast

Fred and Virginia Traeger Scholarship – Awarded to an undergraduate from a Montana high school pursuing a degree in Agricultural Business: Tyrell Olson

Fred S. & Violet E. Willson Scholarship – Awarded to a student enrolled in the Animal and Range Sciences department: Kendall Fedore

Gallatin Beef Producers Association Scholarship – Awarded to Gallatin Valley residents involved with the Gallatin Beef Producers Association: Albert Koenig, Alex Veltkamp and Ashley Koenig

Gallatin Gardeners Club Scholarship – Awarded to junior studying environmental horticulture science: Josey Ugrin and Madeline Duke

Gallatin Valley Ag Committee Scholarship – Awarded to students in the College of Agriculture who graduated from a Gallatin County high school: Lexi Emeny

Gene Donaldson Scholarship – Awarded to a junior or senior who graduated from a Montana high school and is involved on campus and in the community: Gabriele Drishinski

George Heide Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to a student from Eastern Montana who has extensive 4-H experience: Haylee Barkley

George S. Severson Agricultural Scholarship – Awarded to College of Agriculture students from Eastern Montana: Tessa Wilson, Amber Stapleton, Thomas Grubb and Caden Colombik

Gough Family Scholarship – Awarded to a student in horticulture or plant sciences: Esben Fiske

Harry Cockrum Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to a Montana high school graduate pursuing a degree in the College of Agriculture: Gage Lobdell

Hayden Agriculture Scholarship – Awarded to students in the College of Agriculture to support current and future success of MSU students: Amanda Williams, Hannah Duff, Tutku Okyay and Jondie Rianda

Herb Skinner Memorial Scholarship – Awarded in memory of Herb Skinner, a 1940 graduate: Melissa Buettner

Hilger Ranch Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to students studying animal husbandry or a livestock-related field within the Animal and Range Sciences department: Wyatt Phillips and Raelynn Hagan

Irving L. Weissman Biomedical Research Scholarship – Awarded to undergraduate students pursuing a degree in the biomedical curriculum: Megan Perry, Kylie Carter, Lauren Crose, Krista Woo, Verena Lawrence and Margaret Branine

Jack Catlin Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to a student in the pre-veterinary program: Logan Peterson

James & Betty Drummond Scholarship – Awarded to a student studying animal science: Alexis Van Proyen

James & Florence Keith Alpha Zeta Scholarship – Awarded to active Alpha Zeta members enrolled in undergraduate MSU programs or currently enrolled in veterinary school: Madeline Bremel and Taylre Sitz

James & Margie Robertson Memorial Scholarship – Provides assistance to students pursuing a degree in agricultural fields related to livestock and ranching: Brandon Maher, Kacee James, Samuel Kruppenbacher, Kyle Topp, Tyler Noyes, Monica Brown, Ashley Koenig, Elizabeth French, Albert Koenig, Erin Brush, Kolby Currin, Watson Snyder, Cole Morrison, Taylor Weeks, Alexis Van Proyen, Margaret Epstein, Kyrsten Wolterstorff, Mindy Dottellis, Jamie Krueger, James Kramer, Lara Macon, Sierra Swank and Martha Elze

James R. Sims Scholarship – Awarded to an undergraduate who is a Montana high school graduate, focusing on organic agriculture in the Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology department, Land Resources and Environmental Sciences department or Sustainable Food and Bioenergy Systems program: Anna Hatcher

Janice (Kathary) Vigre Scholarship – Awarded to a junior or senior pursuing a degree in microbiology: Suzanne White

Jason Killion Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to students in the College of Agriculture with the hope of creating a brighter future: Sarah Thies and Wyatt Phillips

Joe Somers Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to a junior or senior pursuing a degree from the Agricultural Economics and Economics department: Kolby Currin

John & Grace Schutter Agricultural Scholarship – Awarded to plant science students based on scholarship: Bailey Christoffersen and Lilianna Bento

John H. Stratford Memorial Scholarship – Intended to help a first-year student from a family farm or ranch background: Justin Martinell

John S. McFarlane Endowned Scholarship – Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in the College of Agriculture: Sierra Brown and Jennifer Becker

Kenneth Mortag Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to an animal science junior with a particular interest in livestock: Makae Nack

Koebel Family Scholarship – Awarded to students in the College of Agriculture: Alexine Liddle, Anna Parreira, Emily Evans, Dustin Steele, Caroline Roeder and Renn Meuwissen

Land Resources Stewardship Scholarship – Awarded to a student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the Land Resources and Environmental Sciences department: Eli Harmon, Anya Joyce, Josephine Rodrigue, Erik Killian, Daniel Huck, Emily Daniels, Katya Koepsel and Madelene Lockner

Leo L. Knuti Scholarship – Leo Knuti was the head of the Agricultural Education Division from 1950-1966: Cole Norskog and Brianna Fields

Leonard Chvilicek Memorial Scholarship – Provides assistance to graduate students engaged in wheat research: Royden Loewen

Leroy & Agnes Luft Scholarship – Awarded to an Eastern Montana resident in the College of Agriculture: Paytyn Wilson

Lindsay A. Rice Legacy Scholarship – Awarded to junior or seniors pursuing a degree in Animal Science: Wyatt Phillips and Emily Lawrence

Logan & Emily Standley Scholarship – Awarded to an outstanding student in the College of Agriculture: Jessica Horan

Lunn Speakman Agriculture Scholarship – Awarded to an undergraduate from Montana pursuing a degree in the College of Agriculture: Andrea Rutledge

Margaret Gina Sachs Memorial Agriculture Scholarship – Awarded to a senior pursuing a degree from the Animal and Range Sciences department: Madison Gates

Marlene Mackie-Deal Microbiology and Medical Tech Scholarship – Awarded to juniors or seniors pursuing a degree in Microbiology or Medical Technology: Cyra Smith and Savanna Ontiveros

Marion T. Hedegaard Scholarship – Awarded to a student from Eastern Montana or from a small Montana town who is pursuing a degree from the Land Resources and Environmental Sciences department: Megan Deming

Mark Jasmann Memorial Scholarship – Named after a longtime Montana rancher and horseman: Ty Morgan

Michael J. McLoughlin Scholarship – Honoring Michael McLoughlin’s leadership, courage, love of the outdoors and in particular his love for horses: Haelee Essebaggers and Austin Grazier

Montana Grains Foundation Scholarship – Awarded to a junior or senior pursuing a degree in Agricultural Business, Agricultural Education, Plant Science or Environmental Science: Jacob Zimmerer and Bailey Servais

Montana Wheat & Barley Committee Scholarship – Awarded to students in the College of Agriculture: Jared Lile

Montana Winter Fair Ag Scholarship – Awarded to a Montana high school graduate with community involvement, leadership activities and academic achievement: Caitlin Gillespie, Abigail Dunn and Zachary Works

Myrick Scholarship – Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics: Tyrell Olson

Nancy See Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to pre-veterinary students based primarily on their pre-veterinary club contributions and involvement: Baylie Rodenbaugh

Nett Family Animal and Range Science Scholarship – Awarded to students enrolled in the Animal and Range Sciences department: Kari Koss and Alexis Leary

Newman/Abbott Nutrition Undergraduate Scholarship – Jenna Barker, Hanna dartman, Kyle Olszowka and Kelly McAlpine

Newman Family & Friends Scholarship – Awarded to students in the College of Agriculture: Kelsey Kraft and Anna Decan

Nielsen Graduate Research Assistantship – Awarded to a graduate student in the Land Resources and Environmental Sciences department: Justin Gay

Norman D. Reed Honorary Award – Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in the Microbiology and Immunology department: Garrett Peters

Oscar O. & Carol H. Thomas Memorial Scholarship – Established in memory of Dr. Oscar Thomas, animal science professor 1951-1983: Benjamin Roeder

Payne, Ryerson, Taylor Range Scholarship – Awarded to students in range science: Margaret Epstein, Kyrsten Wolterstorff, Caitlin Gillespie

Quarter Circle Lazy SJ Scholarship – Awarded to students in the pre-veterinary science curriculum: Benjamin Roeder and Lynn Short

Rafter D. Ranch, Ed & Kalli Deschamps Scholarship – Awarded to an undergraduate student pursuing a degree from the College of Agriculture: Raelynn Hagan

Ralph Parker Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to students interested in cooperative business principles and practices that have participated in the Cooperative Curriculum course: Macy Lavy, Zachary Berlogar, Elizabeth Simmons and Todd Lackman

Ray & Betty Woodward Scholarship – Awarded to Montana students pursuing a degree from the Animal and Range Sciences department: Haylee Barkley, Matthew Meuli and Makayla Paul

Rene Jones Lock Scholarship – Awarded to students pursuing a degree in the College of Agriculture: Vanessa Orcutt and Destiny Ayers

Rice Family Scholarship – Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in the College of Agriculture: Hetta Williams

Robert & Edna Duncan Scholarship – Awarded to a deserving student in the College of Agriculture: Kathryn Durgan

Robert F. Eslick Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to deserving plant science graduate students: Uta Stuhr

Roy & Menga Huffman Sophomore Award – Awarded to a sophomore in the College of Agriculture: Lainee Hill

Samuel C. & Hazel West Litzenberger Scholarship – Awarded to students pursuing a degree in plant science, biotechnology or horticulture: Angela Bear Claw and Burak Avci

Schutter Family Scholarship – Awarded to a student in a plant science discipline with commendable academic performance: Jonah Shiplet

Sitz Ranch Management Team Scholarship – Awarded to an undergraduate pursuing a degree in Animal Science, Livestock Management and Industry Option: Makae Nack

Swingle Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to students of sophomore status or above: Kaylee Tuning, Destiny Ayers and Evelyn Gray

Ted & Thelma Fosse Scholarship – Awarded to students in the College of Agriculture who graduated from a Montana high school: Sierra Brown

Thayer-Meuli AGR Brotherhood Scholarship – Awarded to undergraduates of at least sophomore standing and who are active members of Alpha Gamma Rho: James Kramer

Thomas D. Campbell Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to students who excel in academics and are active in their community: Esben Fiske, Savannah Grubbs, Rachel Pavsek, Alexander Young, Michael Sainsbury, Michael Kleinsasser, Michael Moyer, Sadie Miller, Faith Droszcz, Megan Deming and Amanda Brandt

Van Shelhamer Memorial Scholarship – In honor of Dr. Van Shelhamer, who graduated in 1967 with a degree in agricultural education: Rebecca Varnes

Verl M. Thomas Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to a graduate student in Animal and Range Sciences studying sheep or ruminant nutrition: Trestin Benson

Vern Dahlstrom Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to a student enrolled in a curriculum within the Agriculture and Technology Education department, with a special interest in teaching agricultural education: Sierra Osborne

Wagner Heritage Scholarship – Awarded to graduates of Nashua High School, Montana, or other Montana residents: Ally Bummer, Trey Bloesser, Monica Brown, Bailey Christoffersen, James Fauth and Marley Manoukian

Warp Scholarship – Awarded to students from Sweetgrass County: Stacey Robbins

Western Seed Association Scholarship – Awarded to a student in the College of Agriculture who has demonstrated community service and leadership in campus activities: Melissa Wysocki

William G. and Mary H. Walter Scholarship – Awarded to junior or senior students pursuing a degree in microbiology: Alexi Kyro and Hannah Monaghan

Winifred Asbjornson Scholarship – Awarded to students who graduated from Winifred High School, Montana, and are pursuing a degree in the College of Agriculture: Anna Slivka, Brietta Boyce, Jada Goettlich and Riley Slivka

Woodrow W. Overcast Agriculture Scholarship – Awarded to a Montana resident enrolled in a degree program in the College of Agriculture: Katelyn Bacon

Wyman E. & Ruth M. Nyquist Meritorious Scholarship – Awarded to students of freshman, sophomore or junior status who are pursuing a degree from the College of Agriculture: Erin Brush and Maddison Milliman

Other College of Ag/MAES Scholarships: These were not awarded during the 2019-2020 academic year to due award and economic criteria.

  • B. Cobb III Memorial Scholarship
  • Agricultural Education Staff Scholarship
  • Carl Rostad Memorial Scholarship
  • Gallatin Cattlewomen Scholarship
  • Gilbert Giebink Memorial Scholarship
  • James Van Winkle Memorial Scholarship
  • Linda Long-Linda Hunter Scholarship
  • MSU Farmhouse Alumni Scholarship
  • Northern Great Plains Section/Gerald Sharp Memorial Scholarship
  • Stan Fried Veterinary Scholarship
  • Steve Stauber Scholarship
  • Ralph B. Millice Memorial Scholarship
  • Walsh Olsen Scholarship
  • Wayne and Dana Leininger STEM Scholarship
  • Doyle Stocks Scholarship