Memorial Scholarship Requirements

Purpose

To provide three (3) Scholarships for any MTA member who intends to further their education at any college or university, with a preference given to trade or technical fields of study in an Agriculture and/or outdoor related program and or certificate. Examples of which include Natural resources, and Range management. But not limited to other programs of study including Ferrier Science, Welding, Meat Processing, or obtaining a Commercial Drivers License.

Criteria

• Applicant must between the ages of 17 and 25
• Applicant must submit a type written essay explaining: Who introduced you to trapping and why is it important to you?
• Applicant must be a member in good standing of the Montana Trapper Association

Application Process

Applicant must submit the following items:

• Brief letter with an explanation of student involvement in activities to include MTA programs, trapping, community service and school programs.
• Completed application form typed. Apply directly online at the link below.
• Two (2) Letter of Recommendation by current MTA members (non-family), MTA District Director, Subdirector, from the district where application resides, teachers or other pertinent individuals must be included with the application.
• An official and recent high school transcript with cumulative grade point average, ACT and/or SAT scores, and a class standing/rank.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

NOTE: Scholarship funds will be awarded to the student upon evidence of registration in a program of study.

Scholarship Application

Applications must be completed and submitted no later than May 1, 2024

Questions?

MTA Scholarship Committee
Trina Davis
P O Box 1346
Forsyth, MT 59327
406.346.1966