4-H Boe Brothers Scholarship
View or Print the Boe Brothers Scholarship Application
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:
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- Page 1: One-page cover letter (see example attached to this packet)
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- A cover letter is a narrative in business letter format that introduces you and describes your career goals and your qualifications for the scholarship
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- We recommend that you conduct online research to learn more about how to write a successful, professional cover letter
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- Use this address in your business letter heading:
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- Boe Brothers Foundation Scholarship Committee
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c/o Teton County-MSU Extension Office
P.O. Box 130
Choteau, MT 59422
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- Use this salutation: “Dear Selection Committee,”
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- 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.
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- Page 4: Prepare an estimated budget, showing all income and expenses for all years you plan to attend college
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- For income, include items such as wages from jobs or college work study programs, parental contributions, savings, and scholarships
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- 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
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- On the expense side, include items such as tuition, books, living expenses, travel/commute, and personal expenses
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- A good reference is MontGuide MT 199703HR, “Developing a Spending Plan” (a copy has been included with this packet)
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- 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
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- Page 6: Discuss how your field of study will benefit a rural community
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- 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.
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- Pages 10 and 11: optional photo pages
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- 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:
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- 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
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- Send a prompt thank-you note to the authors of your reference letters, regardless of whether you are awarded a scholarship
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Boe Brothers Foundation Scholarship Application: SIGNATURE PAGE
Applicant Information (please print):
- Applicant’s name: ________________________________________________________
- Applicant’s date of birth: ___________________________________________________
- High School from which the applicant is graduating: _____________________________
- Dates of applicant’s membership in FFA and/or 4-H in Teton County:
- FFA:__________________________________________
- 4-H: __________________________________________
- College or University the applicant is attending this fall: __________________________
- Home address: __________________________________________________________
- Home Phone (if applicable): ________________________________________________
- Cell Phone (if applicable): _________________________________________________
Parent or Guardian Information (please print):
- Name of a Parent or Guardian: ______________________________________________
- Home address: ________________________________________
- Occupation: ___________________________________________
- Phone: _________________________________________________
- Name of second Parent or Guardian #2 (if applicable): ___________________________
- Home address: _____________________________________________________
- Occupation: _______________________________________________________
- 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:
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Signature of Applicant’s Parent or Guardian #2 (if applicable):
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Signature of FFA Advisor (FFA) or Teton County-MSU Extension
Agent (4-H):
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[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