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MWPA FOUNDATION

Investing in Montana's Future

Through educational scholarships, the Montana Wood Products Association Foundation is investing in students who are preparing to build their futures in forestry, forest management, wood products manufacturing, and skilled trades.

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Supporting Students

Helping students pursue education, technical training, and meaningful career opportunities.

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Strengthening Our Industry

Investing in the future workforce of Montana's forest products industry.

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Creating Opportunity

Supporting career pathways in forestry, manufacturing, logging, and skilled trades.

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Building a Stronger Montana

Helping sustain the industries, communities, and livelihoods connected to Montana's forests.

Explore Our Scholarship Opportunities

Your Future Starts Here

Whether you're pursuing a degree in forest management or developing hands-on skills in a technical trade, the MWPA Foundation offers scholarship opportunities to help you take the next step. Our scholarships support Montana students and students attending Montana educational institutions who are preparing for careers that contribute to the state's forest products industry.

FOREST MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP

Awards of $1,000 or More

Supporting Montana students pursuing degrees that strengthen the future of our state's forests and wood products industry.

WHAT IT SUPPORTS

  • Forestry and forest management

  • Logging and forest operations

  • Engineering

  • Forest products manufacturing

  • Closely related degree programs

WHO CAN APPLY

  • Montana students or students enrolled in Montana educational institutions pursuing degrees that benefit the state's forest products industry.

  • Applicants must demonstrate their intention to pursue a career in Montana's wood products industry after graduation

APPLICATION DEADLINES

SPRING ATTENDANCE

Apply by September 30. Award decisions are made in October–November.

FALL ATTENDANCE

Apply by April 30. Award decisions are made in May–June.

APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLORSHIP

TRADES SCHOLARSHIP

Awards of $1,000 or More

Helping students gain the hands-on skills and technical training needed to build rewarding careers in Montana's forest products industry.

WHAT IT SUPPORTS

  • Welding and metal fabrication

  • Diesel mechanics

  • Commercial driver's license (CDL)

  • Heavy equipment operation

  • Electrical technology

  • Boiler operator certification

  • Related transportation and support trades

WHO CAN APPLY

  • Montana students or students attending Montana educational institutions pursuing certifications or specialized training that lead to employment in the forest products, forest management, logging, or related support industries.

  • Applicants should clearly explain how their training will contribute to a career in Montana's wood products industry.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

SPRING ATTENDANCE

Apply by September 30. Award decisions are made in October–November.

FALL ATTENDANCE

Apply by April 30. Award decisions are made in May–June.

APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLORSHIP
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Who Can Apply?

Investing in Students Who Will Shape
Montana's Forest Industry

The MWPA Foundation is committed to supporting students whose educational and career goals contribute to the future of Montana's forest products industry.

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To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be a citizen or legal resident of the United States.

  • Be a Montana student or enrolled in a Montana educational institution.

  • Be pursuing a degree, certification, or training program related to the forest products industry.

  • Demonstrate how their education will support a career in Montana's wood products, forestry, logging, or related industries.

  • Submit a completed application and required transcript by the applicable deadline.

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Important: Applicants must clearly explain their intention to pursue a career in Montana's wood products industry upon graduation or completion of training. Applications that do not demonstrate this connection will not be considered.

Forest Management Scholarship Application

Take the next step toward a career in Montana's forest products industry. The MWPA Foundation Forest Management Scholarship provides awards of at least $1,000 to eligible students pursuing degrees in forestry, forest management, logging, engineering, forest products manufacturing, and related fields.


Please complete all required fields and upload your academic transcript. Applications must be submitted by the appropriate deadline to be considered.


Application Deadlines

  • Spring Attendance: September 30

  • Fall Attendance: April 30


Fields marked with an asterisk () are required.*

Personal Information
Education Information
Current Academic Standing
Financial Information

In 500 words or less, describe your financial circumstances and explain how receiving this scholarship would help you pursue your education.

Education & Career Goals

In 500 words or less, explain what inspired you to pursue your chosen degree and describe your educational and long-term career goals.

List any extracurricular activities, community involvement, work experience, leadership positions, awards, or honors you have received within the past three years.

Explain how your degree relates to a career in Montana's forest products industry and how you plan to contribute to the industry after graduation. Please be specific. Applicants must demonstrate a clear intention to pursue a career connected to Montana's wood products industry.

Applicant Certification & Consent

Please review the following statement before submitting your application.


I certify that the information provided in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.


I authorize the Montana Wood Products Association Foundation Scholarship Committee to review and share the academic, financial, and other information submitted with my application among individuals involved in the scholarship selection process.


I understand that my application information will be used to evaluate my eligibility for a scholarship.

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