Top 36 Montana Scholarships in April 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

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's 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's 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 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 Indian blood or (2) is an enrolled member of a state or federally-recognized Indian 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

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

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student of Indigenous American descent who is a resident of Montana? Further, do you have a love for music and will be pursuing a degree in it? If so, the NVMS American Indian Music Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $500 to two (2) applicants who submit the best 500-1,000-word personal statements about why music is important to them, their future goals, and why they deserve this scholarship. In addition, interested students must submit a cover letter, resume, transcript, and one letter of recommendation in order to apply. If you're a Montana resident and current/incoming undergraduate student of Indigenous American descent, and you are pursuing a degree in music, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a high school senior from Montana 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 Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $10,000 to 50 applicants who demonstrate critical financial need and are involved in community service activities. If you’re a Montana resident excited to soon continue your education at the University of Montana, Montana State University, or one of their affiliate universities, and you'd like some help paying for college, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

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.Show Less

Are you a college-bound, graduating high school senior or graduate from Colorado or Montana who has survived childhood cancer? If so, you may be eligible for the Stephen T. Marchello Scholarship. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to incoming college students residing in Colorado or Montana who have bravely fought cancer as a child and won. To apply, interested students must submit a copy of their transcript, their SAT or ACT score, three references (one must be from the doctor who provided them cancer treatment), and the answers to two essay questions. If you're a childhood cancer survivor from Colorado or Montana and an incoming college student, we encourage you to apply. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Are you a Montana or Wyoming resident living in the Billings Clinic Service Area (see full list of eligible cities below) who is seeking a post-secondary degree in a healthcare field? If so, you may be eligible for the Billings Clinic Health Care Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards between $500 and $2,000 to current and incoming post-secondary students from Montana and Wyoming who are pursuing eligible healthcare fields. Examples of eligible fields/careers include but are not limited to, coding, laboratory (Medical Technologist, Histology, Cytology), nursing, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, pre-med, radiology, respiratory therapy, rehabilitation (Occupational/Physical/Speech Therapy), rehabilitation (COTA/PTA/Speech Therapy Assistant), and surgical technology. If you're from an eligible Montana or Wyoming city and are pursuing a degree in one of these fields, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less