Montana Native Plant Society

Montana's native plants and their communities

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“…to preserve, conserve, and study Montana’s native plants and plant communities.”

Your gift directly affects our ability to fund scholarships & research grants.
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    • Kelseya newsletter
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    • Other publications
    • Native plant links
  • Activities
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    • Calendar
    • Citizen Botany
    • MNPS Presents! online programs
    • Summer Field Trips statewide
  • About us
    • Board of Directors
      • Accomplishments
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    • Grants & Scholarships
      • Scholarships program
        • Academic Scholarships application
        • Professional Development Scholarship application
      • Grants program
  • Conservation
    • Citizen Botany
      • Documents
    • Conservation issues
    • Conservation conferences
    • Important Plant Areas
    • Threats
  • Landscaping
    • How to identify natives
    • Native plant gardens
      • Bonner native plant garden
      • Helena’s Sixth Ward Park Native Plant Garden
      • Lackschewitz-Preece Montana Native Botanic Garden
    • Where to buy native plants & seeds

Scholarships program

The Montana Native Plant Society awards scholarships to students for educational and professional development. Applicants must be embarking on a Board-approved program to gain knowledge about or awareness of Montana’s native plants and plant communities.

Academic scholarships

  • For students enrolled in an academic program in Montana
  • Maximum award $1,000
  • Applications for the Fall 2027 school year will open Dec. 1, 2026

Professional Development scholarships

  • For people participating in a Board-approved opportunity for professional development
  • Maximum award is $500
  • Apply now below! Proposals are being accepted through Oct. 15, 2026

Professional Development
Scholarship Application
Scholarship Guidelines

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Contact us at PO Box 8783, Missoula, MT 59807
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