HELENA, Mont. (May 21, 2025) – The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) is excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Education Heritage Scholarship. This year, MSF awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships to three Montana students. Tyeson Gravenhof was awarded a $5,000 scholarship and Taryn Martinell and Andy Moore both received $2,500 scholarships.
Each year, MSF awards scholarships to college students who are seeking a career beneficial to ranching. To be eligible for the scholarships, applicants must meet all scholarship requirements, submit an application, and participate in an interview with a panel of MSF trustees.
Congratulations to the 2025 Education Heritage Scholarship recipients:
Tyeson Gravenhof hails from Roundup, Mont., and grew up on his family’s purebred Angus seedstock operation. He is a sophomore at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College studying animal science and agribusiness. In the fall of 2025, he plans to transfer to Oklahoma State University to further his education and livestock judging career. Upon graduation, Tyeson hopes to return home to Montana to his family’s operation and pursue a career in animal reproduction.
Taryn Martinell was raised on her family’s commercial cow/calf operation in Dell, Mont. A junior at Montana State University, Taryn is pursuing a degree in animal science-livestock management. Taryn is actively involved in Collegiate Stockgrowers serving as the Media Chair. She plans to continue her passion in the agriculture industry and is committed to applying innovative strategies for sustainable livestock management and production agriculture.
Andy Moore is from Miles City, Mont., and is studying animal science at Montana State University (MSU). He will be a senior in the fall of 2025 and is currently serving as MSU’s Collegiate Stockgrowers Vice President. Andy grew up on his family’s cattle feeding operation where he built a drive for the livestock industry. After college, Andy plans to continue in the nutrition field by working on larger feedyards in the South and Midwest. In time, he plans to come back to Miles City to continue to grow his family’s operation.
The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and was established to ensure the future of Montana’s cattle industry through producer and public education, and promotion of MSGA programs. The Foundation supports the next generation by offering educational programs, academic scholarships and providing leadership opportunities.
The Montana Stockgrowers Association is a grassroots membership organization and is the trusted voice of cattle ranchers. With 140-years of history, MSGA advocates and ensures cattle ranching remains relevant, safe and a sustainable way of life for generations to come.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Keni Reese
Director of Marketing & Communications
406-442-3420
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