Scholarship Opportunity

Montana Association of Conservation Districts Scholarship

Offered by Montana Association of Conservation Districts

The Montana Association of Conservation Districts Scholarship supports students pursuing higher education related to Montana's natural resources. Eligible fields include agriculture, agribusiness, animal science, range science, forestry, environmental science, land resource science, plant science, and other natural-resource-related areas.

Minimum GPA3.0+
EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Community College Student

AI Use Policy

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Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2026 Scholarship Cycle

OpensFebruary 1, 2026
DeadlineApril 17, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be a U.S. citizen.
  • Be a Montana resident or attend an educational institution within Montana.
  • Be a high school senior or a student attending an accredited postsecondary institution in Montana.
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
  • Be enrolled in or plan to pursue a course of study related to Montana's natural resources.
  • Eligible areas of study may include agriculture, agribusiness, animal science, range science, forestry, environmental science, land resource science, plant science, and related natural-resource fields.

Requirements

  • Complete the MACD online scholarship application.
  • Submit one letter of recommendation from an instructor familiar with your work.
  • Submit an unofficial transcript listing courses taken and grades received.
  • Submit an acceptance letter to an accredited college when applicable.
  • Complete all required questions on the online application.

How to Apply

  1. 1Review the current MACD scholarship eligibility requirements.
  2. 2Complete the online scholarship application.
  3. 3Provide information about your natural-resource-related education and career plans.
  4. 4Obtain a recommendation letter from an instructor familiar with your work.
  5. 5Upload or provide your unofficial transcript.
  6. 6Provide an accredited-college acceptance letter when applicable.
  7. 7Complete all required application questions.
  8. 8Submit the complete application by the annual deadline.