4-H Boe Brothers Scholarship

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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.  View and/or the Boe Brothers Scholarship acceptance form.    

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 29, 2024  

Teton County-MSU Extension 

Attn: Boe Brothers Scholarship Application 

P.O. Box 130  

1 Main Ave South (Courthouse) 

Choteau, MT 59422 

Application Forms:   

• View and/or download applications in PDF format  
• Request electronic or hardcopy documents by contacting the Teton County-MSU Extension office by email.

Application Instructions: 

• Read the entire form before completing the application   
• Except for the signature page, 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:   

• • Page 1: One-page cover letter (see example attached to this packet) 

• • • A cover letter is a narrative in business letter format that introduces you and describes your career goals and your qualifications for the scholarship  

• • • • We recommend that you conduct online research to learn more about how to write a successful, professional cover letter  

• • • 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)
  • Page 3: A copy of your academic transcript(s) 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  

• • • • For income, include items such as wages from jobs or college work study programs, parental contributions, savings, and scholarships   

• • • • 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, books, living expenses, travel/commute, 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  

• • • Page 6:  Discuss how your field of study will benefit a rural community  

• • • Page 7:  Describe the short-term and long-term career and personal goals that will this scholarship help you attain
    • Page 8:  Describe how you and your community benefited from your involvement in 4-H and/or FFA
    • Page 9:  List your school and civic activities and description of involvement in each, such as office(s) held, honors received, chapter or club responsibilities, etc.  

• • 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: 

• • • 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:
   1. FFA:__________________________________________
   2. 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): 

1. Name of a Parent or Guardian: ______________________________________________
   1. Home address: ________________________________________
   2. Occupation: ___________________________________________
   3. Phone: _________________________________________________
2. Name of second Parent or Guardian #2 (if applicable): ___________________________
   1. Home address: _____________________________________________________
   2. Occupation: _______________________________________________________
   3. 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