NORTH CENTRAL MONTANA STOCKGROWERS AND CATTLEWOMEN SCHOLARSHIP

Established to honor the memory of Betty Weaver Keller and other deceased members and friends

This scholarship is offered to young men or women that reside in Montana in the areas of Northern Chouteau County, Hill County and Blaine County.  Preference will be given to those individuals majoring in a field beneficial to the livestock industry.  However, the committee may also consider applications from a broad array of curriculum that will positively impact rural Montana.  The applicant must have maintained a C average to be eligible.

The scholarship is given annually to a graduating high school senior or college sophomore.  The amount varies, but is a minimum of $500.00.  The money is paid in two installments to the recipient after the treasurer of the scholarship fund, Helen Young, receives a copy of the recipient's grades at the end of the fall and spring semesters.

APPLICATION MUST BE MAILED TO THE COMMITTEE CHAIR POSTMARKED BY MARCH 15th
 Committee Chair:
 Lisa Cowan Huestis
 56162 Cowan Rd
 Chinook, MT  59523

Application Form

Name:
________________________________________________________________________
Address:
________________________________________________________________________
 Major Field of Study:
________________________________________________________________________
The committee requests that the applicant answer the following questions in essay form:
  • Why do I want to continue my education?
  • Why am I interested in my major field of study?
  • How can this major positively impact rural Montana?
  • Why do I need financial assistance?
  • What are my community accomplishments and services?
Please attach the answers to this form.  Include a copy or transcript of your high school and college record if applicable.
Please submit a letter of recommendation excluding relatives.  Some suggestions would be a teacher, religious leader or a person active in civic affairs.  The letter must be sealed in an envelope by the signer.
Also submit two character references including addresses and phone numbers.

The committee members are Lisa Huestis, chairperson, Jay Smith, President of NCMT Stockgrowers, Carolyn Liddle, President of the NCMT CattleWomen, and Darrin Boss from the Northern Ag Research Center.  All of the information submitted by the applicant in the essay, transcript and revealed in the letter of recommendation will be made known only to the committee.  They will be charged with the responsibility of keeping it in the strictest confidence.