MGGA Scholarship Program - $1,000 Level

Geographic Scope: Montana

Focus Areas: Post-secondary education for students pursuing degrees that will impact rural communities

Eligibility

• Must be a Montana high school senior or college student
• Must be pursuing a degree that will impact rural communities
• Must be enrolled as a full-time student

Selection Criteria

• Scholastic Achievement
• School Involvement
• Community Involvement
• Montana Grain Growers Association non-family member signature/connection

Contact Information

• Phone: 406-761-4596
• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1165, Great Falls, MT 59403
• Physical Address: 300 Park Dr S, Suite 102; Great Falls, MT 59405
• Email: mgga@mgga.org

Program Background

MGGA is a commodity-specific organization representing Montana wheat and barley growers. The association has been advocating for Montana grain producers for over 60 years. The scholarship program supports the next generation of Montanans pursuing post-secondary education.

Application Requirements

1. Transcript - Current academic transcript required
2. School Involvement - List of school involvement activities
3. Community Involvement - Summary of community involvement
4. Essay - In 300 words or less, summarize a discussion with a non-family member of the Montana Grain Growers Association on how one benefits from the Montana Grain Growers Association and how their college degree would impact their local community
5. Signature Form - Signature from a Montana Grain Growers Association member who is a non-family member to ensure a member connection has been made

Submission Process

• Complete the online application form
• Include all required materials as listed above
• Submit by the deadline (February 1 annually)