Missoula Conservation District Scholarship Application 2026

Missoula Conservation District Scholarship Application 2026
The Missoula Conservation District (MCD) is pleased to offer two $2,500 scholarships to support Missoula County students pursuing undergraduate degrees and careers related to natural resource conservation and stewardship.
- MCD High School Senior Scholarship for Missoula County high school seniors planning to attend a post-secondary institution.
- MCD Post-Secondary Scholarship for Missoula County residents currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution or planning on enrolling after a gap period.
Eligibility Requirements

Students must meet all of the following criteria to apply:
- Be a resident of Missoula County, Montana
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Be A Missoula County high school senior, or a Missoula County resident currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution as an undergraduate
- Be enrolled in or planning to pursue a course of study related to natural resources, including but not limited to: Agriculture, agribusiness. animal science, rangeland management, rangeland management, plant science, forestry, wildlife biology, environmental studies/science, sustainability, land resource science/land use planning, hydrology or water resources, conservation, ecology, or natural resource management, soil science, watershed science, environmental law, environmental policy.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email*
example@example.com
Select your current level of study*
Name of Current School*
School Phone Number*
Course of Study (or Planned Course of Study)*
Essay Questions

Please respond to the following questions (maximum of 300 words per each response
Interest and Background: Describe how your experiences have guided your interest in natural resources and what inspired you to choose your course of study.*

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Local Issue and Career Connection: Identify a specific natural resource issue in Missoula County or western Montana that you would like to focus on. How do you plan to address this issue through your education and future career?*

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Conservation in Action: Describe a successful natural resource conservation project or initiative in Missoula County. What were the outcomes, and how did it benefit the community?*

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Imperiled Resource: Identify a natural resource in Montana that you feel is particularly in need of conservation. Why is it important to you, and how would you advocate for its protection or stewardship?*

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Word of MouthSchool CounselorFlyer on Community BoardSocial MediaOther
File uploads must be in PDF. No other formats will be accepted.
Upload letter of recommendationEmail directly from instructor
Letter of Recommendation

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Unofficial Transcript (for general academic context; no minimum GPA required)*

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College Acceptance Letter (this is REQUIRED for high school seniors or students returning after a gap year)

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Certification Statement

By submitting this application, I certify that I meet all the criteria for applying, that all information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge and that the written responses are my own work. I understand that application materials will not be returned. If selected as a scholarship recipient, I understand that my name, hometown, course of study, and school may be used by the Missoula Conservation District for promotional and media purposes.
I agree.
Signature of applicant, or parent or legal guardian if applicant is under the age of 18.*

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Missoula Conservation District Scholarship Application 2026

Essay Questions

Certification Statement