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The Boe Brothers Foundation 4-H/FFA Scholarships were established in 1994, the product of a unique relationship between the original Boe Brothers Trust, Teton County Future Farmers of America (FFA), Teton County 4-H, and the College of Agriculture at Montana State University (MSU)-Bozeman. Three (3) scholarships are awarded annually in the amounts of $10,000, $5,000, and $2,000, respectively. The $10,000 and $5,000 scholarships are available to students enrolled full-time at MSU-Bozeman and are paid directly to MSU in equal installments divided over 8 semesters (as long as the recipient continues to meet the scholarship eligibility requirements.) The $2,000 scholarship is paid in one lump sum to the post-secondary college or university of the recipient's choice; the recipient will contact the institution to ascertain the payment arrangements and communicate the terms to the Teton County FFA/4-H Scholarship Committee at teton@montana.edu.

Scholarships are awarded on merit; every scholarship may or may not be awarded every year.


Scholarship Eligibility:

  • Scholarships are available to high school graduates
  • Applicants must be actively engaged members of 4-H and/or FFA in Teton County
  • Recipients of the $10,000 and $5,000 scholarships must be enrolled or attending MSU-Bozeman as full-time students; the $2000 scholarship recipient may attend any post-secondary college or university as a full-time student
  • Applicants must be enrolled in an agricultural program of study or other related academic programs that will allow them to live in and serve a rural community upon matriculation
  • Scholarships are awarded for character, leadership, and citizenship demonstrated in school, FFA chapter and/or 4-H club, and the community; the scholarship committee also considers applicants’ financial need and educational and career goals
  • Recipients of the $10,000 and $5,000 MSU-Bozeman scholarships must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.8 during each semester of study
  • If awarded, recipients must file an acceptance form with Montana State University Office of Financial Aid. This form will be included with your award letter.


Application Deadline:

  • Applications must be postmarked by or delivered to the Teton County MSU Extension Office (406-466-2491) by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025

    Teton County MSU Extension
    Attn: Boe Brothers Scholarship Application
    P.O. Box 130
    1 Main Ave South (Courthouse)
    Choteau, MT 59422


Application Forms:

Application Instructions:

  • Read the entire form before completing the application
  • Except for the signature page, the entire application must be   typed / 12 font / double-spaced
  • Submit 1 hard copy of the application (including cover letter) and 2 sealed reference letters
  • Detailed description of components of the application and scoring point values:
    • Page 1: One-page cover letter (see example attached to this packet) (10 points)
      • A cover letter is a narrative in business letter format that introduces you and describes your career goals and your qualifications for the scholarship
      • Use this address in your business letter heading:
        • Boe Brothers Foundation Scholarship Committee
          c/o Teton County MSU Extension Office
          P.O. Box 130
          Choteau, MT 59422
      • Use this salutation: “Dear Selection Committee,”
    • Page 2: The completed signature page (attached to this packet; this does NOT have to be typed) point value is included with the cover letter
    • Page 3: A copy of your current academic transcript(s) (5 points) from high school and any college courses, if applicable; make sure the grading scale is listed or described on the transcript(s)
    • Pages 4 - 9 are the applicant’s responses to the application questions; be sure to use a separate page for each question.
      • Page 4: Prepare an estimated budget, showing all income and expenses for all years you plan to attend college (15 points)
        • For income, including items such as wages from jobs, savings, parent contributions, scholarships, FASFA info (Pell Grant, loans), college work study programs
        • If applying for the MSU-Bozeman scholarships, assume the higher scholarship income of $1,250 per semester
        • If applying for the $2,000 scholarship, please build a budget based on the lump sum amount
        • On the expense side, include items such as tuition, fees, books, room/board, living expenses, travel/commute (insurance, fuel, maintenance), and personal expenses
        • A good reference is MontGuide MT 199703HR, “Developing a Spending Plan” (a copy has been included with this packet)
      • Page 5: Describe your financial need for this scholarship; include the number and ages of dependents living at home, family situations, and special conditions that should be considered (10 points)
      • Page 6: Discuss how your field of study will benefit a rural community (10 points)
      • Page 7: Describe the short-term and long-term career and personal goals that will this scholarship help you achieve (15 points)
      • Page 8: Describe how you and your community benefited from your involvement in 4-H and/or FFA (15 points)
        • Include: number of years participating, any elected office or other leadership responsibility, involvement in organizing programs, committees, or activities, examples of responsible participation in activities, how others benefited from your involvement
      • Page 9: Describe how you benefited from and demonstrated citizenship through community and school participation (15 points)
        • List your school and civic activities, describe your involvement in each, such as office(s) held, scholastic record, honors received, chapter or club responsibilities, how others benefited from your involvement
    • Pages 10 and 11: optional photo pages
      • Photos should show you engaged in 4-H or FFA activities; limit 3 photos per page and 2 pages (a maximum of 6 photos)
      • Provide a caption for each photo (up to 50 words each)
    • Reference letters (5 points):
      • Include 2 letters of reference from adult individuals who can speak to your leadership characteristics developed in Teton County 4-H or FFA
      • These should be submitted un-opened in the original envelopes sealed by the reference persons
      • Make sure your (the applicant’s) name is on the front of each reference letter envelope
      • Send a prompt thank-you note to the authors of your reference letters, regardless of whether you are awarded a scholarship


Boe Brothers Foundation Scholarship Application: SIGNATURE PAGE


Applicant Information (please print):
1. Applicant’s name: ________________________________________________________
2. Applicant’s date of birth:_________________________________________________
3. High School from which the applicant is graduating: _____________________________
4. Dates of applicant’s membership in FFA and/or 4-H in Teton County:

a. FFA: ____________________________________________________________
b. 4-H: ____________________________________________________________

5. College or University the applicant is attending this fall: __________________________
6. Home address: __________________________________________________________
7. Home Phone (if applicable):_______________________________________________
8. Cell Phone (if applicable):_________________________________________________

Parent or Guardian Information (please print):
9. Name of a Parent or Guardian: __________________________________________

a. Home address:_____________________________________________________
b. Occupation: _______________________________________________________
c. Phone: ___________________________________________________________

10. Name of second Parent or Guardian #2 (if applicable): ___________________________

a. Home address:_____________________________________________________
b. Occupation: _______________________________________________________
c. Phone: ___________________________________________________________

We who sign below, certify that all information given on this application is true, correct and complete to the best of our knowledge.

Signature of Applicant:
Date:

Signature of Applicant’s Parent or Guardian #1:
Date:


Signature of Applicant’s Parent or Guardian #2 (if applicable):
Date: 


Signature of FFA Advisor (FFA) or Teton County MSU Extension
Agent (4-H):
Date:

[EXAMPLE BUSINESS FORMAT for COVER LETTER- should be 1 page]

Your Name
Your Address
Your Email Address
Your Phone Number

 

Date

 

Boe Brothers Foundation Scholarship Committee
c/o Teton County MSU Extension Office
PO Box 130
Choteau, MT 59422

Dear Boe Brothers Scholarship Selection Committee,

 

[Insert several paragraphs about you, your goals, and why you deserve the scholarship.]

 

Respectfully yours,
Your name