ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Academic scholarships are for students enrolled or planning to be enrolled in an academic program in Montana with an interest in native plants. MNPS awards one or more Academic Scholarships each year. The maximum scholarship award for any individual is $1,000.
Eligibility
An applicant must be a graduate or undergraduate student in a Montana college or university, including tribal colleges, community colleges, training schools etc. The student must plan to be enrolled by Fall of the current year.
Eligible expenses
Scholarships are to help pay for direct educational expenses including tuition, books, and supplies. They may pay for travel, food and lodging if for research. The awarded payment will be sent directly to the school’s financial aid office, so the applicant does not need to itemize expenses.
Academic scholarships timeline
| January 15 | Application submissions open |
| APRIL 1 | APPLICATION DEADLINE |
| June 1 | Applicants notified of selection |
| August 1 | Payment submitted to financial aid office |
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Professional Development Scholarships are to help people increase their knowledge of Montana’s native plants and plant communities, by workshops, short courses, self-study, or other opportunities, as approved by our Board of Directors. MNPS offers one or more scholarships of up to $500 for professional development each year.
Eligibility
An applicant may be any person who embarks on a program to learn about Montana’s native plants and plant communities. Preference will be given to applicants and educational opportunities that lead to direct benefits for Montana native plants.
Eligible expenses
Scholarships may pay for registration fees, books, supplies, travel and lodging.
Professional Development scholarships timeline
| September 10 | Application submissions open |
| OCTOBER 15 | APPLICATION DEADLINE |
| November 20 | Applicants notified of selection |
| December 15 | Payment submitted to awardee |
For questions regarding MNPS Scholarships, please email us at info@mtnativeplants.org.