The state of Montana is home to over 25 four-year public universities, two-year community colleges, and private undergraduate and graduate universities combined. Whether you’re a high school senior looking at attending a Montana college or university, or you’re a current college student at one of Montana's many institutions, this post highlights many great scholarships and resources for you to take advantage of.
Let's go over a few of Montana's best scholarships for students.
Amount: $1,000
Deadlines: Quarterly
Details: Before we get into all of the Montana-specific private scholarships, check out our very own. No essay or minimum GPA required to apply. Open to US citizens, international students in the US, and students with DACA and undocumented status.
Amount: $50,000
Deadline: Rolling monthly
Eligibility:
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Amount: $2,500 Monthly
Deadline: Expires on the last day of each month
Eligibility: The ScholarshipPoints Scholarship is a monthly no essay scholarship open to all high school and college students ages 16 and older, who are US residents!
Amount: $500 to $2,000
Deadline: Varies
Details: Every year, Reach Higher Montana awards multiple scholarships to Montana students through the Reach Higher Montana Scholarship program. Check their website for multiple scholarship offers!
Amount: $8,000
Deadline: Rolling
Details: For the opportunity to win an $8,000 scholarship, submit a video or written essay about an individual you know personally (who lives in your community) who has inspired you and helped you build the confidence you need to achieve your goals.
Amount: $1,200
Deadline: Varies
Details: The Youth Serve Montana Scholarship was created to promote volunteerism among high school students, encourage young leaders to further their learning, and provide tuition assistance for Montana students who wish to attend college in-state.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 9
Details: The Built Ford Tough Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students who are members of FFA.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: February 26
Details: The goal of the NATAS Northwest Scholarship Program is to sustain promising college/university students in the pursuit of their studies in the field of television. The scholarship is for any college student (fall of the upcoming year) living or attending college in our 5-state region (WA, OR, ID, MT & AK).
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 15
Details: Scholarship will be awarded annually to high school seniors graduating from accredited Montana high schools. The MUS Honor Scholarship 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).
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 15
Details: Scholarship available to one student in each of the following five schools: Montana State University Billings, MSU Bozeman, Carroll College, Montana Tech and University of Montana. Applicant must be an accounting major.
Amount: $1,100
Deadline: March 31
Details: Applicants must be graduating seniors from a Montana high school, have a 3.5 GPA or higher, and be ranked in the top 21 percent of their graduating class.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: March 31
Details: Dairy MAX awards scholarships to multiple students across the region with ties to the dairy industry and continuing their education in the agricultural industry. Scholarships are awarded based on a combination of scholastic achievement, leadership, and involvement in agriculture.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Multiple
Details: The MWPA Foundation Forest Management Scholarship shall provide financial awards of no less than $1,000 to Montana students or students enrolled in Montana educational institutions, who are pursuing degrees related to logging, engineering, forest management, forest products manufacturing, or closely related curriculums.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: May 1
Details: The Montana Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. awards an annual $1,000 scholarship to a student who is a Montana resident and citizen of the United States of America majoring in Conservation, Horticulture, Parks or Forestry, Floriculture, Greenhouse Management, Land Management or related subjects.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: April 1
Details: Are you a high school student residing in the American west or U.S. territories whose Governors participate in the bipartisan Western Governors’ Association? 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!
A great resource for Montana students comes from the Reach Higher Montana website. Students should also check in with their high school counselors to view any local scholarships that are available through their local community and/or school. For college students, also check in with your financial aid office to school/major specific scholarships.