Top 19 Montana Scholarships in December 2023

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. Niche is giving one student $50,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required!

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

Are you an LGBTQ+ student looking for a generous scholarship opportunity? Further, are you a current or former resident of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington? If so, consider applying for the Pride Foundation Scholarship! The scholarship is open to LGBTQ+ students who have faced systemic barriers to education or other systemic discrimination and are currently pursuing post-secondary education. With this scholarship, The Pride Foundation is proud to support students who are underrepresented and stand out as leaders in their lives, communities, fields of study, workplaces, and movements. Founded in 1985, the Pride foundation carries the belief that people should be able to live safely and openly. Each year, the Pride foundation awards up to $16,500 to multiple recipients to fund their educational expenses. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply!

The Mary Lou Brown Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for students with a General Class or higher US Amateur Radio license who are passionate about promoting the Amateur Radio Service. If you're a resident of the ARRL Northwest Division (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washintgon) and pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher with a minimum GPA of 3.0, this scholarship is for you! Don't miss out on the chance to further your education and support the Amateur Radio Service.

The Wilse Morgan WX7P Memorial ARRL Northwestern Division Scholarship is calling all students with a General Class or higher US Amateur Radio license who are residing in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington. All applicants must be studying Engineering, Medicine, Science, or Business. Preference will be given to applicants with a 3.0 GPA or higher for the academic year immediately prior to application (high school or college). Don't miss out on this opportunity to honor Wilse Morgan and further your education!

The Lois Manley, K7LMZ, and Randall Pitchford, WW7ZZ, Scholarship is open to students with an Active Technician Class (one of three US Radio Amateur licenses) or higher license. Interested students must reside in the ARRL Northwestern Division (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska), with preference given to residents of Oregon, in order to apply. Applicants must also be studying a STEM field at any accredited two- or four-year university. If you're eligible, don't miss out on this chance to pursue your passion for amateur radio!

Attention STEM students with a passion for amateur radio! The Joel R. Miller (W7PDX) and Martha C. Miller STEM Scholarship is accepting applications from students with an Active Technician Class (or higher) US Amateur Radio license who are pursuing an Associate's or higher degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics. Applicants must be residing in the ARRL Northwestern Division (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington) and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher at an accredited post-secondary institution. Apply and take your STEM education to the next level!

National Garden Clubs Scholarship applicants must be pursuing a career related to gardening, landscape design, environmental issues, floral design or horticulture. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information about the required majors and eligible institutions. Undergraduate students must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 graded hours of classes. Graduate students must be enrolled for a minimum of 6 graded hours of classes.

The Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute Engineering/Geology Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for students at a four-year school who are looking to pursue a career in the mining industry. To be eligible, applicants must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of one of the RMMI member states (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, or Wyoming). Additionally, they must be pursuing a degree in a mining-related field or in one of the engineering disciplines such as mining, geology, mineral processing, metallurgy, electrical, mechanical, or environmental. The selected students will receive an all-expense paid trip to the RMMI Annual Meeting and Conference in late June, where they will have the chance to meet industry leaders and attend all of the technical sessions. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to jumpstart your career in the mining industry!

The Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute Technical Scholarship annually awards $2,000 to students from an RMMI Member State who are pursuing a degree in a mining-related field or in engineering disciplines such as mining, geology, mineral processing, metallurgy, electrical, mechanical, and environmental. The monetary value of the scholarship will be sent directly to the college or university to be used as tuition credit for the winner. The scholarship is valued at up to $5,000 over a three-year period ($2.000 for the initial application, $2,000 for first renewal, and $1,000 for second renewal). If you're a resident of an RMMI Member State and are pursuing a degree in a mining-related field or in an eligible engineering discipline, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Montana University System Honor Scholarship is awarded annually to high school seniors graduating from accredited Montana high schools. It is a four-year renewable scholarship that waives tuition at one of the Montana University System campuses or one of the three community colleges (Flathead Valley in Kalispell, Miles in Miles City, or Dawson in Glendive). The scholarship must be used within 9 months after high school graduation. To apply, interested students must submit a completed application to the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education (OCHE) by March 15th of the award year.  If you're an eligible Montana student looking for help paying for your postsecondary education, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Montana Life Members Scholarship is offered to Montana residents and citizens of the United States of America who are majoring in Conservation, Horticulture, Parks or Forestry, Floriculture, Greenhouse Management, Land Management, or related subjects. Students from all schools of the Montana University system, who offer such courses, have the opportunity to compete. Letters of reference from two instructors are required. If you're a proud Montana resident and nature enthusiast, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a high school student residing in the American west or U.S. territories whose Governors participate in the bipartisan Western Governors’ Association (WGA)? More importantly, do you love where you live and have a passion for art? If so, you might consider applying for the Celebrate the West Contest! Each year, the scholarship awards between $200 and $1,500 to 23 lucky students who create a piece of artwork that most thoughtfully reflects an insight about the West or the applicant’s relation to the West. In order to apply, you simply need to email a digital copy of your artwork and your entry form to [email protected]. If you’re passionate about art and have some insights about where you live, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a high school senior who will be enrolled at the University of Montana, Montana State University, or one of their affiliate universities in the Fall following graduation? If so, consider applying for the Montana Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $10,000 to 50 applicants who demonstrate critical financial need and are involved in community service activities. The scholarship is offered by the Horatio Alger Association, an organization with a mission to “fund need-based college scholarships for low-income youth to pursue their dreams through higher education.” If you’re excited to soon continue your education at a Montana public university, but want some help paying for college, we encourage you to apply!

The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Northwest Foundation annually awards up to three scholarships a year to support promising current and incoming college/university students in the pursuit of their studies in the field of television and broadcast. Applicants must be either living or attending university in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, or Alaska to be eligible. By submitting an application, students become eligible to win either one of the two general scholarships or the third honoring Tricia Moen, a young broadcast professional who helmed the newscasts at KOMO 4 News in Seattle before passing at a young age. If you are a Northwestern student who is passionate about broadcast, we encourage you to apply and thereby honor Tricia's legacy. Keep on reading to learn more.

The Cady McDonnell Memorial Scholarship is offered annually through the National Society of Professional Surveyors Foundation (NSPSF) to support female students pursuing a degree in geospatial sciences. Legal residents of select states (Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming) who are enrolled in a 2 or 4-year surveying or related degree program are eligible to apply. Along with a $10 NSPS student membership, applicants must submit transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal letter, and proof of residency. Don't miss out on this opportunity to further your education and achieve your career goals!

Montana's STEM/Healthcare Scholarship Program was established to help Montana high school seniors prepare for, enter into, or complete degrees in postsecondary fields related to science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and healthcare. Applicants must also be Montana state residents, apply in the same year they graduate from high school, and have completed 4 years of college prep math and 3 years of college prep science while in high school. They must also be planning on attending one of the approved campuses that can be found on Montana University System's website. If you're a Montana student pursuing a career in STEM, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.