Scholarships
Scholarships are a form of financial aid and an excellent tool for paying some or all of your college costs. Scholarships are FREE money and do not need to be paid back! You don’t have to be an all-star athlete or a 4.0 student to receive a scholarship. The only way to have a shot at winning scholarships is to apply for scholarships. Apply early and apply often!
Montana Scholarship Search
Search for scholarships via our easy-to-use search tool.Scholarships Administered by the Montana University System Central Office
IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE:
Information regarding scholarships awarded by our office is subject to change based on final budget approvals. Funding for these scholarships is not guaranteed and final approval for scholarship awards may be determined after the application period has ended.
In addition, criteria noted for each scholarship is used as a minimum starting point for consideration, the final number of scholarships may be limited. Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee selection.
MUS Honor Scholarship (MUSHS Fact Sheet
)The application process will open December 1st
2 + 2 Honor Scholarship
National Merit Semi-Finalist Scholarship
For more information regarding these scholarships, please contact the Scholarship Department at 1-800-537-7508 or mtscholarships@montana.edu
Other Information
Counselor Resources
How to Write a Scholarship Essay Presentation
Scholarship Application Tips
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GEARUP Notice of Intent to Enroll Form
Video: Graduate Debt-Free
Campus-Specific Scholarships
Institutional-based scholarships are administered by individual campuses. Students must apply through the financial aid offices of the campuses.
| Montana State University | Financial Aid Office |
| MSU — Bozeman | 406-994-2845 |
| MSU — Billings | 406-657-2188 |
| City College at Montana State University Billings | 406-657-2188 |
| MSU – Northern | 800-662-6132 406-265-3787 |
| Great Falls College Montana State University | 800-446-2698 406-771-4334 |
| Gallatin College at Montana State University | 406-994-2845 |
| The University of Montana | Financial Aid Office |
| UM - Missoula | 406-243-5373 |
| Missoula College University of Montana | 406-243-5373 |
| Helena College University of Montana | 406-447-6916 |
| Montana Tech | 406-496-4223 |
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | 406-496-4223 |
| The University of Montana Western | 866-869-6668 |
| Community Colleges | Financial Aid Office |
| Dawson Community College | 800-821-8320 406-377-9410 |
| Flathead Valley Community College | 406-756-3849 |
| Miles Community College | 800-541-9281 406-874-6208 |