The Montana State University Scholarship offers a graduate master’s assistantship position for students seeking study opportunities in the United States.
The Montana State University Graduate Assistantship offers a stipend of $33,000/year, plus tuition, tuition fees, and health insurance once the student is enrolled at Montana State University starting January 2027.
To apply for this opportunity and get more details about the requirements and eligibility, read this post till the end, and proceed to submit your application.
Requirements
To be considered for the Montana State University Scholarship, you must:
- Bachelor’s degree in rangeland ecology, range science, plant ecology, ecology, natural resources, environmental science, or a related field.
- Eligibility for admission to a master’s program at Montana State University in the Department of Animal and Range Sciences
- Ability and willingness to conduct physically demanding fieldwork in remote rangeland environments and variable weather conditions.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, follow standardized sampling protocols, and maintain accurate field records.
Preferred
- Experience identifying grasses, forbs, and shrubs, particularly western rangeland species.
- Experience with vegetation monitoring, plant community sampling, biomass clipping, or ecological field research.
- Familiarity with rangeland monitoring methods, such as line-point intercept, canopy gap measurements, nested frequency, or similar techniques.
- Experience with R, GIS, spreadsheets, or other tools for ecological data management and analysis.
- Experience safely operating ATVs or other off-road vehicles and towing trailers.
- Interest in grazing ecology, rangeland management, and applied research conducted in collaboration with land managers.
Benefits
- The position provides a stipend of $33,000 per year, starting in January 2027 through May or August 2029.
- Tuition is not included, but opportunities to pursue scholarships and other tuition support may be available.
- The position begins in January 2027 and continues through May or August 2029, with academic-year appointments (full-time, >6 credits) and summer appointments (part-time, <6 credits).
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- a letter of interest stating how you meet the qualifications,
- a curriculum vitae or resume, and
- contact information for three professional references.
Method of Application
Application Deadline: October 31, 2026.