Scholarship Opportunity

Reach for the Future Scholarship for Baccalaureate Degree Programs

Offered by Montana Community Foundation

The Reach for the Future Scholarship for Baccalaureate Degree Programs supports Montana-connected upper-level college students completing bachelor's degrees in natural resources or agriculture at Montana postsecondary institutions.

EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelCollege Junior, College Senior

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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

OpensJanuary 1, 2026
DeadlineMarch 31, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be a Montana resident, graduate of a Montana high school, or demonstrate strong family or historical ties to Montana.
  • Be enrolled full-time at a public, private, or tribal college in Montana during each academic year for which the scholarship is awarded.
  • Have completed at least 60 credit hours of postsecondary coursework.
  • Be studying natural resources involving biological, ecological, or geological processes or agriculture involving plant or animal sciences.
  • Demonstrate financial need.

Requirements

  • Complete the Montana Community Foundation scholarship application.
  • Submit your most recent college transcript.
  • Submit FAFSA Student Aid information required by MCF.
  • Submit required recommendation or reference materials.

How to Apply

  1. 1Access the scholarship through the Montana Community Foundation Scholarship Portal.
  2. 2Complete the application and required written responses.
  3. 3Upload your college transcript.
  4. 4Provide required FAFSA information.
  5. 5Provide required recommendation and reference information.
  6. 6Submit by March 31.