Top 67 Montana Scholarships in September 2024

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.Show Less

The BNSF Railway Company Collegiate Scholarship is open to FFA members who are graduating seniors or college students from California, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Texas. Members pursuing a certificate or degree in an area of the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) career pathways are encouraged to apply.Show Less

Are you a female, NSPS (National Society of Professional Surveyors) Student Member who is enrolled in a degree program in surveying or a related field? If so, you may be eligible for the Cady McDonnell Memorial Scholarship! Every odd year (e.g. 2025, 2027, etc.), the scholarship awards $2,000 to multiple female NSPS members who are enrolled in a two- or four-year degree program in surveying or a related field, and are residents of one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming. To apply, interested students must submit an application form, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a personal introductory letter, a copy of their ID, and a course syllabus or program course catalog. Don't miss out on this opportunity to further your education and achieve your career goals!Show Less

Are you a U.S. citizen and Montana resident attending an in-state university to study Conservation, Horticulture, Parks or Forestry, Floriculture, Greenhouse Management, Land Management, or related subjects? If so, the Montana Life Members Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,000 to a college sophomore pursuing fields related to conservation, forestry, and/or horticulture. To apply, interested students must submit a transcript, two letters of reference, and a "letter of application" including a short biography and their future plans. If you're a proud Montana resident and nature enthusiast, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Montana resident who has earned an associate degree from a Montana community college (see full list of eligible schools under "Eligibility Information") and will be soon pursuing a four-year degree at U of M - Missoula, U of M - Western, Montana Tech, MSU - Billings, MSU - Bozeman, or MSU - Northern? If so, you may be eligible for the Montana University System 2 Plus 2 Honor Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards waivers for undergraduate tuition at any 4-year unit of the Montana University System. The scholarship may be received up to a total of four continuous (fall/spring) semesters, so long as recipients continue to hold at least a 3.4 GPA. If you've earned an associate degree from an eligible Montana community college and will be transferring to an eligible Montana four-year university, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a North Dakota resident who has graduated from a high school in ND or a bordering state? Further, are you a first-time undergraduate student currently pursuing your studies in a post-secondary program in North Dakota? If so, consider applying for the North Dakota State Grant! Each year, the grant awards up to $1,375 per semester or $917 per quarter to many eligible ND students, depending on applicants' enrollment status. Grant recipients may receive the grant for up to eight semesters or twelve quarters of full-time equivalent undergraduate enrollment, or the attainment of a baccalaureate degree, whichever comes first. To apply, interested students must submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). If you're a North Dakota resident pursuing an in-state post-secondary program, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Montana resident and undergraduate student who is the dependent or spouse of a Montana Firefighter or Peace Officer who was killed in the course and scope of employment? If so, you may be eligible for the Montana University System Surviving Dependents of Montana Firefighters/Peace Officers Waiver. Each year, the waiver is awarded to multiple undergraduate students from Montana whose guardians/spouses were Montana Firefighters or Peace Officers who passed away on the job. Recipients may continue to receive these waivers for additional years if they "make reasonable academic progress." If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply. Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Montana resident and undergraduate student who (1) is of at least one-fourth (1/4) degree Native American blood or (2) is an enrolled member of a state or federally-recognized Native American tribe in the state of Montana? If so, you may be eligible for the Montana University System American Indian Undergraduate Tuition Waiver! Each year, multiple eligible recipients who are of Native American descent or members of a tribe within Montana are selected to receive tuition waivers. Recipients may continue to receive these waivers if they "make reasonable academic progress." If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you an osteopathic medical student who is in the second, third, or fourth year of your medical program and has a commitment to practicing medicine in the Northwest? If so, consider applying for the Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards at least $10,000 each to multiple osteopathic medical students who can demonstrate a commitment to practicing medicine in the Northwest, an understanding of osteopathic principles and practices, and previous volunteer leadership. While applicants do not need to be from the Pacific Northwest themselves, select scholarships will be reserved for applicants from Alaska, Montana, and Washington who are dedicated to returning to their home states, as well as a scholarship for a female student from Oregon who is attending the WesternU Oregon Campus College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific – Northwest in Lebanon, OR. If you're an osteopathic medical student passionate about practicing medicine in the Pacific Northwest, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors and current college students from states served by the BNSF Railway. Students who are American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, First Nation, or other indigenous peoples of North America and are seeking a bachelor's degree in designated fields of business or science, are welcome to apply.Show Less

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!Show Less

The Robinson Family Greatest Desire Award is offered to current West Yellowstone High School Junior or Senior students. The Purpose of this award is to recognize students who are frequently overlooked by the majority of scholarships. Students who exhibit impressive achievements during their high school careers, demonstrating personal goal setting, effort, and determination are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to students who have a "B" average.Show Less

The West Yellowstone Foundation New College Student Scholarship is offered to current West Yellowstone High School seniors who are planning to pursue a trade, technical, vocational school, 2- or 4- year college, or university. Students who have performed 40 hours of community service in high school are encouraged to apply.Show Less