MGGA Scholarship Program - $5,000 Level

Geographic Scope: Montana

Focus Areas: Agricultural degree programs (agribusiness, horticulture, agricultural education, agricultural science, agronomy, agricultural communication, crop science)

Eligibility

• Must be a Montana resident
• Must be a junior or senior in college
• Must be pursuing an agricultural degree (agribusiness, horticulture, agricultural education, agricultural science, agronomy, agricultural communication, or crop science)
• Must be enrolled as a full-time college student

Selection Criteria

• Scholastic Achievement
• School Involvement
• Community Involvement
• Essay quality
• Interview performance with Scholarship Committee

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 in agricultural fields.

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 500 words or less, summarize your connection to Montana Agriculture and how Montana Agriculture relates to your field of study
5. Letters of Recommendation - 2 letters of recommendation from non-family members
6. Signature Form - Signature from a Montana Grain Growers Association member who is a non-family member to ensure a member connection has been made
7. Interview - Must participate in an in-person or virtual interview with scholarship committee (MGGA will contact you after submission to schedule)

Submission Process

• Complete the online application form
• Include all required materials as listed above
• Submit by the deadline (February 1 annually)
• Applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted to schedule an interview with the MGGA Scholarship Committee