MTA Doug Slifka Memorial Scholarship

Now is the time for District Directors and members to seek out interested individuals 15 years and older to apply for the MTA Doug Slifka Memorial Scholarship.  At the 2006 Rendezvous, two $500 scholarships will be awarded.  Members and their children are encouraged to contact their Director, Officer or Committee member for applications and information.  Those MTA members out of state and their families are eligible to apply as well as in state.

The Montana Trappers Association offers two (2) $500 scholarships for any MTA member or member's sibling who intends to further their education at any college or university of their choice. These scholarships are awarded annually and membership in the MTA must be current.

The following criteria is used for selection, however, individuals will be considered if they do not meet all listed qualifications, and selection will not be limited to this criteria.

Applicants should be between the ages of 15 - 25 years of age

Scholarship for undergraduates enrolled in any college or university

Grades and grade point average can be used, but not the main criteria for selection

Student involvement in activities: to include, MTA programs, trapping, school programs, community service

Applicants should submit an essay or story on trapping or conservation, with the winner's to be published in the MTA newsletter

Recommendations by MTA members, teachers, or other pertinent individuals

Planned course of study: i.e. furbearer or wildlife management, natural resources, or other life science major preferred. Other majors will be considered

Applicants attitude and intent. To be determined by application responses and committee interview

Applicants must be a minor dependent of a member of the MTA or a member of the Association for one (1) year prior to applying for these scholarships

Applicants should have the endorsement of a MTA District Director where the applicant resides.  To include a written recommendation, signed and dated by that MTA District Director.

In the event the District Director is not available to endorse the applicant, the applicant may contact a sub-director in his or her district, or a member of the MTA Board of Directors for endorsement.

Applications must be completed and returned by June 1 of the current year to:

MTA Scholarship Committee
C/O Gary VanHaele
P O Box 264
Hysham, MT 59038

Additional requested information should be included with this application, including a transcript of your grades.

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