The Montana Trappers Association offers two (2) $500 scholarships for any MTA
member or member's sibling who intends to further their education at any college
or university of their choice. These scholarships are awarded annually and
membership in the MTA must be current.
The following criteria is used for selection, however, individuals will be
considered if they do not meet all listed qualifications, and selection will not
be limited to this criteria.
Applicants should be between the ages of 15 - 25 years of age
Scholarship for undergraduates enrolled in any college or university
Grades and grade point average can be used, but not the main criteria for
selection
Student involvement in activities: to include, MTA programs, trapping,
school programs, community service
Applicants should submit an essay or story on trapping or conservation, with
the winner's to be published in the MTA
newsletter
Recommendations by MTA members, teachers, or other pertinent individuals
Planned course of study: i.e. furbearer or wildlife management, natural
resources, or other life science major
preferred. Other majors will be considered
Applicants attitude and intent. To be determined by application responses
and committee interview
Applicants must be a minor dependent of a member of the MTA or a member of
the Association for one (1) year prior to
applying for these scholarships
Applicants
should have the endorsement of a MTA District Director where
the applicant resides. To include a written recommendation,
signed and dated by that MTA District Director.
In the event the District Director is not available to endorse the
applicant, the applicant may contact a sub-director in his or her
district, or a member of the MTA Board of Directors for endorsement.
Additional requested information should be included with this application,
including a transcript of your grades.