3rd Annual Alcohol Responsibility Matters Scholarship Opportunity

Helena – Montana’s Cannabis & Alcohol Regulation Division (CARD) is a member of the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA) and recently received an alcohol education award from this organization. NABCA’s mission is to support member jurisdictions in their efforts to protect public health and safety and to ensure responsible and efficient systems for beverage alcohol distribution and sales.

Scholarship Overview

CARD will award five one-time $2,000 scholarships to Montana high school seniors graduating in 2026. To apply, students must write a short paragraph (250 words maximum explaining the design) and create an original artwork design dedicated to the question: What does “Alcohol Responsibility Matters” mean to you and your community?

To qualify, high school seniors must be in good academic standing with their current high school or educational institution. If selected, scholarship funds will be deposited directly with the student’s school, apprentice program, or certificate-granting institute of higher learning.

Applications open December 1, 2025.

Artwork Theme and Use

The original artwork designs will be used to promote the importance of responsible alcohol consumption across Montana. Designs will share a consistent theme centered on Montana and include the tagline “Alcohol Responsibility Matters,” the existing logo, and the student’s original artwork.

CARD aims to provide community-centered messages reminding individuals 21 and over of the importance of responsible alcohol consumption, supporting the overall theme of Alcohol Responsibility Matters year-round.

More Information

For more detailed information, visit our Scholarship page or contact the CARD Outreach and Education Unit at dorabcd-o&e@mt.gov.