Charlotte Rose Hughes Memorial Grant

The Charlotte Rose Hughes Memorial scholarship at Montana State University supports junior and senior students in Sustainable Food and Bioenergy Systems. Eligible candidates must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and focus on agroecology, sustainable crop production, or sustainable food systems. This scholarship embodies MSU's commitment to fostering innovation and enhancing quality of life in Montana through academic excellence and community engagement.

Montana State University
Montana State University (MSU), the state’s largest public research university, serves as Montana’s premier land-grant institution dedicated to education, research, and service. With more than 16,000 students and a strong commitment to hands-on, experiential learning, MSU integrates academic excellence with real-world problem-solving across fields such as agriculture, engineering, health, science, and the arts.
Guided by its land-grant mission, MSU prioritizes student success, community engagement, and research that strengthens Montana’s economy and quality of life. The university strives to foster innovation, expand opportunity, and support thriving communities by preparing graduates who are equipped to lead, serve, and contribute meaningfully to society.
This scholarship supports junior or senior students pursuing a degree in Sustainable Food and Bioenergy Systems who maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and whose primary area of study or research focuses on agroecology, sustainable crop production, or sustainable food systems. Award amounts vary, and the scholarship falls under the Agriculture, Land Resources and Environmental Sciences, and Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology scopes.