MCA Foundation and Scholarship

Through the backing of our memberships and goodwill MCA is able to support and push incredible programs to help the community and provide the opportunity to a scholarship fund.

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BEEF ON EVERY TABLE

One in seven Montanans struggle with hunger; one in five children in Montana live in households that struggle with hunger.  USDA reports 11.5% of Montana households are “food insecure” and often skip meals or go to bed hungry, including the elderly and young children.  Many on fixed incomes, single mothers, and the working poor simply cannot afford to purchase quality meat to feed their families.

Montana Cattlemen’s Association Foundation for Research, Education and Endowment has launched “Beef on Every Plate” to help Montana residents who are in need of food assistance.

As cattle producers, we always have beef in the freezer.  Unfortunately, this is a luxury that too many Montanans do not share.  The need is overwhelming!

If you wish to donate a cow, bull, or steer, please call the Montana Cattlemen’s Foundation office 406-467-2251 to make arrangements. For those who do not own cattle, cash donations are also needed to help pay for costs associated with processing the beef.

Montana Cattlemen’s Foundation works with the Montana Food Bank Network and others to distribute the hamburger throughout the state. The meat we have delivered so far through this program has been greatly appreciated. With help from folks like yourself, we have been able to supply nearly 262,350 meals since we launched this program!

With your help we can provide assistance to our neighbors in need.

For more information or to make arrangements to donate an animal, please call: 406-467-2251

Cash donations may be mailed to the MCA office:

MCA Beef on Every Plate
PO Box 536
Vaughn, MT  59487
Montana Cattlemen’s Foundation for Research, Education and Endowment is a non-profit tax-exempt charitable foundation organized under IRS tax code Section 501(c)(3). All of your contributions are fully deductible.  There are no administration costs, so 100% of your donation goes to this program!

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Montana Cattlemen’s Association Scholarship

Montana Cattlemen’s Association will award a $500 college scholarship to a member or son/daughter of a member. The deadline for application is July 1.  Click below for the Scholarship form.

BASIS FOR SELECTION OF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

  1. Must be a graduating high school senior of a Montana high school.

  2. Must have a “C” or higher grade point average.

  3. Must be enrolled or intending to enroll full time in any accredited college or university that offers a bachelor degree; an approved vocations or trade school; an accredited junior college; or an institution offering a registered nursing degree.

  4. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of 1) academic achievement 2) cattle industry involvement 3) goals and quality of application, and 4) amount of other scholarships the applicant has received.

AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP AND PAYMENT

  1. The amount of the scholarship is $500.

  2. The scholarship will be paid one-half upon enrollment for the first semester and one-half upon enrollment for the second semester or within the term in a system other than semester basis is used. Payment will be made to the college or university upon proof of enrollment each semester.

(Speak to your college business office about providing proof of registration.)

PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING

  1. The application can be obtained at www.mca@montanacattlelmen.org or by calling Montana Cattlemen at 406 467-2251.

  2. Current transcript and ACT or SAT scores must be included with the application.

  3. Three letters of recommendation must be included with the application: One letter must be from an academic reference (i.e., school counselor, principal, teacher, advisor) and that person must address only your academics. One letter must be from an industry involvement reference (i.e., veterinarian, extension educator, 4-H or FFA leader, breed association, banker, livestock nutritionist) and that person must address only your cattle industry involvement/experience. One letter must be from a character reference (i.e., religious, public official, volunteer program leader) and that person must address only your citizenship. These references must not be relatives. The letters must be included with the application.

  4. Applications are DUE July 1 of the current year. The application, current transcript, and all
    three letters, must be included.

Mail application to:

Montana Cattlemen
PO Box 536
Vaughn, MT 59487

BRAND BOOK
MCA Cattlemen’s Reference Manual

Statewide Brand Books

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Three volumes divided by the following counties:

WESTERN:  (512 pages)  Lincoln, Flathead, Lake, Sanders, Missoula, Ravalli, Granite, Powell, Glacier, Pondera, Teton, Lewis & Clark, Deer Lodge, Jefferson, Silverbow, Madison, Beaverhead, Gallatin, Broadwater, and Mineral

CENTRAL:  (634 pages) Toole, Liberty, Hill, Choteau, Judith Basin, Blaine, Fergus, Petroleum, Meagher, Wheatland, Sweet Grass, Park, Golden Valley, Musselshell, Yellowstone, Stillwater, Cascade and Carbon

EASTERN:  (516 pages) Phillips, Valley, Daniels, Roosevelt, Sheridan, Garfield, Rosebud, Treasure, Big Horn, McCone, Richland, Dawson, Prairie, Wibaux, Custer, Fallon, Powder River, and Carter

These three volumes contain all the recorded brands of Montana with name cross-reference. Extras included are brand and ranch histories, old-time recipes, cowboy poetry, ag-related business ads, etc.

ORDER: These quality hardcover books are printed in easy-to-read 9 x 12″ format. The cost for the Eastern and Western volumes is $32.00 each. The Central volume costs $35.00.  We have a special offer for all three volumes for only $90.00.

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