MTA Fran & Jim Buell Scholarship





The Montana Trappers Association Fran and Jim Buell Scholarship offers one (1) $2,000 scholarship for any MTA member 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.

Scholarship applications can be filled out online or by mail at the links below. The scholarship will be awarded June 1 of the current year. Members and their children are encouraged to contact their Director, Officer or Committee member for further information or assistance. Those MTA members out of state and their families are eligible to apply as well as in state.

Fran and Jim Buell Scholarship Requirements

Purpose

To provide a scholarship for $2,000 to a graduating senior or continuing undergraduate study or Maters program intending to pursue a degree in Furbearer or Wildlife Management, Natural Resources or other life science major or related field.


Criteria

  • Applicant must between the ages of 17 and 25
  • Applicant must submit a type written essay that dispels one or more myths of trapping
  • Applicant must be a member in good standing of the Montana Trapper Association

Application Process

Applicant must submit the following items:

  • Brief letter with an explanation of student involvement in activities to include MTA programs, trapping, community service and school programs.
  • Completed application form typed or apply directly online at the link below.
  • Two (2) Letters of Recommendation by current MTA members (non-family), MTA District Director, Subdirector, from the district where application resides, teachers or other pertinent individuals must be included with the application.
  • An official and recent transcript with cumulative grade point average, ACT and/or SAT scores, and a class standing/rank.
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.

NOTE: Scholarship funds will be awarded to the student upon evidence of registration in a program of study.


Scholarship Application

Applications must be completed and submitted no later than May 1, 2024

Questions?

MTA Scholarship Committee
Trina Davis
P O Box 1346
Forsyth, MT 59327
406.346.1966