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Montana Farmers Union Scholarship Application Window Open Through March 31

The application window is now open for Montana Farmers Union scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000.

“Education is the base of the Farmers Union Triangle of Cooperation, Legislation and Education. Providing scholarships is just one simple way that we can further this goal and help qualified individuals with their education costs,” MFU Board Member Erik Somerfeld said.

The annual scholarships are offered through MFU as part of the organization’s commitment to education and include the Bud Daniels Memorial Scholarship for $1,000 and the John Korsbeck Memorial Scholarship for $1,000. Montana Farmers Union Foundation $1,000 scholarships also are available.

Several Farmers Union Locals also offer scholarships for county residents, with Cascade County-wide Farmers Union Local offering a scholarship worth $1,000, Chouteau County Farmers Union Local offering one at $500, and the Flathead County-wide Farmers Union Local offering a $500 scholarship.

Students planning to or currently attending Montana State University-Northern who express a strong interest in meat sciences also are eligible for scholarship funding through MFU. The scholarship funding requires hands-on experience at Montana Premium Processing Cooperative in Havre.

Students can apply for multiple scholarships through one online application available on MFU’s website. The application window is open through March 31.

The scholarships are available to traditional and non-traditional students throughout their collegiate careers. Current college students and high school seniors are encouraged to apply. Montana Farmers Union members also are eligible for scholarships through National Farmers Union (nfu.org).

To learn more and apply, visit: https://montanafarmersunion.com/education/scholarships-grants/.

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MFU President Walter Schweitzer: 406-799-3782

Montana Farmers Union has worked more than 100 years for family farms, ranches, and rural communities. MFU supports its members through: Strong education programs for both youth and adults, by advocating member-driven policies and legislation at the state and federal level, and cooperation through producer-owned co-ops. For more information, visit http://www.montanafarmersunion.com.

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