Scholarships and Internships

Here is a list of the scholarships* available through the College of Agriculture. Application forms for all students are available on this page or by contacting Elaine Matlow (Administrative Assistant in the Associate Dean's Office) in 215 Linfield Hall. Questions? Call Elaine at (406) 994-5744 or e-mail to elaine.matlow@montana.edu. The deadline for returning the completed scholarship forms is February 1 each year.

FORMS:

The application process is now electronic. Please go to the new online form to apply for College of Agriculture scholarships. Please read all instructions carefully, and note that your completed form must be printed out, signed, and brought to the College of Ag office in 215 Linfield Hall with any additional paperwork that is required.

*Not all scholarships are necessarily awarded every year. Awards are dependent on availability of funds and suitable applicants.

AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS:

Torley Aasheim Family Leadership Scholarship – Torlief and Dorothy have touched many lives throughout their long and distinguished careers in volunteer community service. The Fund memorializes the family values of community service and volunteerism.

Agricultural Economics & Economics – Established by funds contributed by various donors to the Agricultural Economics & Economics Department. Awarded to students based on a competitive exam.

Ag Econ Opportunity – To support students with financial need who are majoring in Agricultural Economics and Economics.

Agricultural Education Staff – Staff-supported scholarship awarded to a promising student planning to teach vocational agriculture or become a county extension agent.

Alpha Zeta Endowment Scholarship – An active Alpha Zeta member enrolled as an undergraduate with a minimum of two years remaining or pursuing an advanced degree in veterinary medicine.

Annin Foundation – James Annin, a former graduate of the College of Agriculture, made a gift to the MSU Foundation. The earnings are used for scholarships for students enrolled in agriculture.

Frank R. Beckley Scholarship – Established from the Estate of Ruth B. Kirk to be awarded to students enrolled in the pre-veterinary program in the College of Agriculture.

BilAnJo Family Fund – Awarded to students enrolled in a teacher preparatory degree program either Agricultural Education or Agricultural Education Broadfield.

Burkenpas Agricultural Education – Established to support a scholarship awarded to a student majoring in agricultural education.

Martin J. Burris – Established to provide assistance to students enrolled in a curriculum within the Animal & Range Sciences Department.

Campbell Family Foundation Scholarship – Provided by the Campbell Foundation in memory of Thomas Campbell. Awarded to students with leadership skills and who are active on campus and in the community

Carlisle Family Scholarship – Awarded to student in Plant & Soil Sciences Department. Preference given to someone involved or interested in agronomy

Cashman Family – Awarded to a student enrolled in the horticulture program.

Jack Catlin Pre-Vet Scholarship – Students enrolled in the Pre-Veterinary Program or graduates of the Pre-Veterinary Program entering or currently attending an accredited School of Veterinary Medicine.

CHS Foundation – Scholarships are awarded to students working towards an agricultural-related degree to pursue careers in production agriculture or agribusiness.

Leonard Chvilicek Memorial Scholarship – To provide scholarship assistance to graduate students within Wheat Research.

A.B. Cobb III Memorial – Established by the Cobb Foundation in memory of Burl Cobb, an outstanding graduate in Animal Science. Awarded to an undergraduate student in Animal Science.

Harry Cockrum Memorial Scholarship – To provide scholarship assistance to students enrolled in the College of Agriculture

College of Agriculture – Christy Recruitment & Retention – This award is provided by the Christy Foundation for retention and recruitment of outstanding students.

College of Agriculture Honors – Awarded to an incoming freshman with highest academics.

Vern Dahlstrom Memorial – Awarded to a student enrolled in a curriculum within the Agriculture Education program. Must demonstrate a special interest in teaching Ag Education upon receiving their degree.

Greg Day Memorial Scholarship – Funded by Justin Roscoe. Awarded to a pre-vet student with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Involved in campus and community activities.

Ernest L. DeAlton Memorial – To provide scholarships in Agricultural Education to juniors and seniors who plan to teach in Montana.

Gene Donaldson Memorial – Awarded to a junior or senior student that graduated from a Montana high school. Response required to: "How do you see your future role in your community, in Montana, in agriculture?"

Jim & Betty Drummond – In honor of Jim Drummond, Professor Emeritus in Animal Science and Superintendent of the Wool Lab. Funds given to a student studying Animal Science.

Clyde & Helen Erskine Fund for Excellence in Agriculture – To provide scholarship assistance to students enrolled in the Plant Sciences & Plant Pathology and Land Resources & Environmental Sciences Departments.

Robert F. Eslick Memorial Graduate Award – Awarded in memory of Robert F. Eslick to a graduate student studying in the Plant Sciences & Plant Pathology and Land Resources & Environmental Sciences Departments.

D. P. Fabrick – To provide scholarship funds for students enrolled in the College of Agriculture.

First Interstate Bank Scholarship – Funds donated by First Interstate Bank to be awarded to a student enrolled in the College of Agriculture from Montana, Wyoming & South Dakota.

First Security Bank of Bozeman – Ag Scholarship – Funds donated by First Security Bank of Bozeman to be awarded to a student enrolled in the College of Agriculture that is a native or current resident of Park, Gallatin, Madison, Jefferson, Meagher, or Broadwater Counties.

Dean & Hope Folkvord Agriculture Scholarship – To award students on the MSU Rodeo Team who are enrolled in the College of Agriculture or may be awarded to recruit and retain students pursuing a degree in Agriculture Economics. 

Ted and Thelma Fosse Scholarship – Established by the family in their honor.

Anthony C. Gaffke Scholarship – Anthony C. "Toad" Gaffke, from an early Gallatin Valley farming family, awards this scholarship to a sophomore, junior, or senior enrolled in the College of Agriculture. Preference is given to a Gallatin County high school graduate.

Gallatin Beef Producers – Awarded to a worthy student, in good standing, studying in the MSU College of Agriculture. Awarded first to a recipient/s whose parents are or have been a member of the Gallatin Beef Producer’s organization, second to a student who graduated from a Gallatin County High School, and third to a student who graduated from a neighboring county high school.

Gallatin Cattlewomen – Awarded to a student in the College of Agriculture that fits the creed of the organization.

Gallatin Gardeners Club – Awarded to a student with junior standing in the horticulture science option involved in the campus and community.

Gallatin Valley Ag Committee Scholarship – Established from the proceeds of pitchfork fondues held by the committee. Awarded to a student enrolled in agriculture that has graduated from a Gallatin County high school.

Gilbert Giebink Memorial – Established in 1982 in honor of Gilbert Giebink, former professor of Agricultural Economics/Business and former Vice President of Peavey Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Gough Family Scholarship - Awarded to a student in horticulture or plant sciences.

Grieco Animal Science Award – Awarded to student pursuing a degree in Animal & Range Sciences with demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in ranching or the agriculture industry area as related to beef cattle production.

Charles F. Gumprecht Agriculture Scholarship – Established in 1997 to provide a scholarship fund to a graduate of a Helena, Montana high school. Preference is given to an incoming freshman.

Frank M. Harrington Memorial – Established to provide assistance to a junior student pursuing a degree in Horticulture.

Marion T. Hedegaard Scholarship – Awarded to worthy students enrolled in Land Resources and Environmental Sciences.

Hilger Ranch Memorial – Awarded to two students studying animal husbandry or a livestock related file within Animal & Range Sciences.

Roy & Menga Huffman Sophomore Award – Awarded to a sophomore student in agriculture who has shown growth and improvement in his or her academic and leadership abilities.

Jarecki Foundation Range Scholarship – Awarded to a student for studies in Range Management based on academic achievement and financial need.

Charlie & Wietske Jarrett Scholarship – This scholarship was originally established in 1987 in memory and honor of Charlie Jarrett. Charlie & Wietske Jarrett are graduates of MSU.

Leo Knuti Scholarship – Leo Knuti was head of the Ag Education Department from 1950-1966. Having no immediate family, Leo left half his estate to nieces and nephews and the other half to the MSU Agricultural Education Department for scholarships.

Don & Charlotte Kress – Awarded to Alpha Zeta’s Outstanding Freshman selection or if none, to an outstanding freshman majoring in Animal Science. 

Land Resources Stewardship Scholarship – Awarded to students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a Land Resources & Environmental Sciences curricula. Established by Sue MacAllister.

Linfield Memorial Scholarship – This is a new scholarship with preference given to freshmen and without regard to major. Students must have at least a cumulative average of "B" in high school and be enrolled in the College of Agriculture. This is a new scholarship with preference given to freshmen and without regard to major. Students must have at least a cumulative average of "B" in high school and be enrolled in the College of Agriculture.

Samuel C. & Hazel West Litzenberger Award – Scholarships and research fellowships awarded to students pursuing a degree in Plant Sciences, Biotechnology, or Horticulture. Established by Samuel C. Litzenberger.

Orville McCarver Horticulture Scholarship– by the Gallatin Gardeners Club to provide scholarship assistance to students in the Horticulture Science option or related area.

John S. McFarlane Scholarship – Awarded to a student enrolled in the College of Agriculture studying natural resource management.

Charles E. "Chuck" McGlothlin Outstanding Range Student Award – A belt buckle presented to a senior student who has shown growth and potential for contributions to the field of Range Science.

Angus & Annie McMillan Family Scholarship – Scholarship provided in memory of Donald A. McMillan, MSU 1925.

Montana Feed Association – Given to an Animal Science major interested in a career in animal nutrition.

Montana Feed Association (in memory of Oscar O. Thomas) – Awarded to an Animal Science student pursuing a career in animal nutrition.

Montana Pork Producers Council – Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in the College of Agriculture with an interest in the livestock industry.

Montana Wheat & Barley Scholarship – Established through the funding of proposals submitted for consideration to the Montana Wheat & Barley Committee. Awarded to a student interested in Ag marketing.

Montana Winter Fair Ag Scholarship – Awarded to a Montana high school graduate with community involvement, leadership activities, and academic achievement.

Dr. Ed Moody Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to an Animal Science student with an interest in reproductive physiology.

H. Elwood Morris Memorial Scholarship – Trust was established in 1973 in memory of H. Elwood Morris, a native of Virginia City, Montana. Morris was professor and head of the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station for 24 years.

Kenneth Mortag Scholarship – Created by a long-time rancher from Cascade, Montana, who worked for the Montana Livestock PCA. Awarded to a junior or senior pursuing Animal Science.

Frank F. Munshower – Awarded to a student pursuing a Master of Science degree in land rehabilitation.

Dana Myrick Memorial Scholarship – Established by Dana Myrick and Kathleen Myrick Huebel in honor of Hobart & Mabel Myrick, homesteaders in Chouteau County, Montana.

Nelson Trust Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine – Given to freshmen, sophomore, and junior students enrolled in the Pre-veterinary Program based on scholarship and achievement. Also awarded to students enrolled in their first, second, third, or fourth year at an accredited College of Veterinary Medicine.

Northern Great Plains Sections/Gerald Sharp Memorial – Three awards given (one awarded each to MSU, NDSU, and the University of Saskatchewan) annually from the Northern Great Plains Section of the Society for Range Management.

Wyman E. & Ruth M. Nyquist Meritorious Scholarship in Agriculture – Awarded to an incoming freshman in top 10% of their class or an undergraduate student with a 3.5 GPA or higher.

Woodrow W. Overcast Agriculture Endowment – Awarded to a Montana resident enrolled in a degree-granting program of the College of Agriculture.

Parent Family Advisory Board – Proceeds come from the PFA phonation to be awarded to student enrolled in the College of Agriculture.

Ralph Parker Memorial Scholarship – Established in memory of Ralph Parker by Montana Farmers Union. Awarded to a student enrolled in the College of Agriculture and taking the cooperative curriculum courses.

Dr. Arthur H. Post Memorial – Established in memory of Dr. Arthur H. Post, former head of the Plant Sciences & Plant Pathology, and Land Resources & Environmental Sciences.

James E. and Margie Robertson Memorial Fund – This endowment fund established by the late James Robertson, an Ennis rancher, will provide scholarships to students in fields of animal husbandry, range management or other fields related to livestock and ranching.

H. E. Rodeberg – Given in his memory, H. E. Rodeberg served at MSU from 1947 to 1969. He was the former head of the Agricultural Education Department.

Carl Rostad – Awarded to a deserving agricultural economics student.

Don Ryerson Scholarship – This scholarship was established by the Ag Lender’s Range School in honor of Ryerson, former professor of Range Science.

Margaret Gina Sachs – Awarded to a senior standing student, high academics, and over the traditional age.

John & Grace Schutter Agricultural Scholarship – Awarded to a student in the College of Agriculture that demonstrates meritorious academic performance. Preference will be given to a plant science discipline.

Schutter Family Endowment – Awarded to a student of junior status, plant discipline preference, meritorious academic performance and graduated from a Christian high school or home schooled.

Andrew and Loretta Schwan Scholarship – Preference given to graduates of Liberty or Hill County high schools for students enrolled in the Pre-veterinary Program, Animal Science, or Range Science.

Nancy See Memorial – In memory of Nancy See, prevet student, tragically killed in an auto accident November 2001. Supported by funds raised by the PreVet Club.

George S. Severson Agricultural Scholarship – Awarded to an eastern Montana resident student studying an agriculture program with intent to pursue an agriculture-related endeavor upon graduation.

Sitz Ranch Management Team Endowment – Recipients must be pursuing a degree in the Livestock Management and Industry option and demonstrate ability and interest in beef cattle production.

Sobotka Memorial Agriculture Award – Awarded to incoming freshmen with preference give to students from Dawson, Richland, McCone, Wibaux, and Prairie Counties or eastern Montana with financial aid.

Joe Somers Memorial – Awarded to a student enrolled in farm and ranch management, agriculture management, or rural appraisal.

Steve Stauber Scholarship – This scholarship was established for students enrolled at Montana State University. Recipients must be worthy undergraduate students who are making satisfactory progress toward completion of a degree from MSU.

John H. Stratford Memorial – This scholarship is awarded to a freshman student from a family farm or ranch background as they study the challenges of modern-day agriculture.

Gene & Jane Thayer Family Scholarship – Awarded to worthy undergraduate students, of at least sophomore standing, pursuing a degree from the College of Agriculture; who are active members of Alpha Gamma Rho.

Bayard L. Taylor Scholarship – Awarded to students enrolled in the College of Agriculture according to criteria determined by the Dean of the College of Agriculture and the President of Montana State University.

Dr. Oscar O. Thomas Memorial Scholarship – This scholarship is provided by an endowment that was established by family and friends in memory of Dr. Oscar Thomas.

Verl M. Thomas Memorial Scholarship – This award was established in memory of Dr. Verl M. Thomas by family and friends. Awarded to a graduate student in Animal & Range Sciences with a preference for a student studying sheep management.

Marty Turley – Established in memory of David Martin Turley and awarded to a student enrolled in the College of Agriculture.

James Van Winkle Memorial Scholarship – Awarded every year based on a test given by the Ag Econ department.

Vinke Memorial – Originally established to honor Little International Livestock Show Grand Champion. Now awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Animal Science.

Fred S. & Violet E. Willson Fund – In honor of Dr. Willson, formerly the head of the Animal & Range Sciences Department. The fund is supported by the donors with an annual pledge.

Susan Tomera Wines Scholarship – Awarded to students majoring in Ag Business with a 3.5 GPA or higher. Preference given to student from out of state.

Walsh Olsen Fellowship – Awarded to a graduate student that shows creative promise to the industry of agriculture.

Warp Scholarship Endowment – to support scholarships for students from Sweetgrass County, Montana who are pursuing a degree within the College of Agriculture.

Winifred-Asbjornson Scholarship – Awarded to encourage a Winifred High School student to study agriculture and go back to the farm or ranch in Winifred, Montana. Areas of study are Ag Business, Ag Ed, Animal Science and Biotechnology.

Ray Woodward Scholarship – In honor of Dr. Woodward, internationally known research leader at the USDA Livestock & Range Research Laboratory (LARRL) in Miles City, Montana. Scholarship fund is supported by donations from family, friends, and alumni and awarded to a student enrolled in the Animal & Range Sciences Department.

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS:

The following scholarships are available to College of Agriculture students but are not distributed by the College of Agriculture.
Contact the individual scholarship coordinator for further information and application forms.

Association of Montana Turf, Ornamental, and Pest Professionals (AMTOPP) - Contact: Web site

Allen Huber Student Recognition Scholarship - ($500 minimum award - February 11 deadline) This is available to students in good standing and enrolled in any department in the College of Agriculture. Submit a letter of recommendation from a College of Agriculture faculty member, a current transcript, and a 2 page essay explaining your background and your career goals addressed to the “Huber Scholarship Selection Committee” C/O the College of Agriculture Associate Dean’s Office. Application deadline is 11 February. Note that this application process is separate and apart from the general application forms for College of Agriculture Scholarships.

Montana Weed Control Association Scholarship. Established to provide opportunities for continued higher education. Deadline for applications is July 1, 2008. The application form is available for download as a PDF file.

Montana Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. offers several scholarships to students attending a Montana university and majoring in agriculture-related fields. Online forms can be access at Federation’s website: www.mtfgc.org Contact: Joyce Backa at: 406-866-0145 or rjback@bresnan.net

Montana Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. Life Members $1000 Scholarship www.mtfgc.org Send all application materials to: Joyce Backa, Life Members Chairman, 513 Skyline Dr. NE, Great Falls, MT 59404-1134. Phone: 406-866-0145 or email: rjback@bresnan.net

National Garden Clubs, Inc. offers financial aid to student in Agriculture programs. Applications are due March1, 2008. Contact: Sandra Robinson at 606-878-7281 or sandry@kayandkay.com

Whitehall Garden Club Horticulture Scholarship wishes to award the scholarship to a student who is established in Horticulture major. Complete applications and send to Whitehall Garden Club, PO Box 687, Whitehall, MT 59759. Contact: www.mtfgc.org Call: 406-287-3737 or ccmassagetherapy@netscape.net

Rainbow Garden Clubs Scholarship, send application by May 1, 2008 to: Verna Kessner, Scholarship Chairman, 518 Kinglet Court, Great Falls, MT 59404 website: www.mtfgc.org/Grfallsrainbow.htm or email: colleenholzheimer@mtfgc.org

Great Falls Flower Growers Scholarship to be awarded to a student who desires to attain a college degree in agriculture, forestry, horticulture, landscape design and/or related fields. Application Forms: www.mtfgc.org due March 15 to Doris Pascal, Great Falls Flower Growers, 623 40th St. South, Great Falls, MT 59405. Phone: 406-452-4872.

Murphy Memorial Scholarship, www.mtfgc.org Send application by May 1, to: Margaret Yaw, 2603 Spring Creek Drive, Bozeman, MT 59715-6040. For more info phone: 406-587-3621 or email: ybobb@q.com

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