All Opportunities

Welcome to Cat Scholarships, MSU’s Online Scholarship Application System!

Below you will find a list of scholarships available to MSU Students.

  • Use the Application Process below to apply for scholarships awarded by colleges, departments and the Office of Financial Aid Services.
  • Incoming students are also encouraged to apply for scholarships awarded by the Office of Admissions. Click here for more information.

Application Process:

  • To access the General Application, click “Sign in” and use your NetID to login.
  • After you have completed your General Application, the system will automatically match you to all scholarships you are eligible for based on the information you provided.
  • The system may request that you supply additional information or recommend scholarship opportunities that you may be eligible for, however additional steps must be taken to be considered for those awards.
  • Some scholarships require the applicant to demonstrate financial need; in order to be considered for those awards a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) must be submitted.

Important Dates:

  • November 1: Cat Scholarship system opens to accept applications.
  • February 1: MSU FAFSA priority deadline.
  • February 1: Priority application deadline for most scholarships in the Cat Scholarship system. Please refer to individual scholarships for the appropriate deadline.
Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
Varies Cecil and Delores I. Kolka Family Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree from Gallatin College in...
Deadline11/30/2023
Varies CrossHarbor Capital Partners Culinary Arts Scholarship
Required Qualification: Pursuing an Associate of Applied Science in...
Deadline11/30/2023
Varies Delaware North Culinary Arts Scholarship
Required Qualification: Pursuing an Associate of Applied Science in...
Deadline11/30/2023
Varies Gallatin College Avionics Technicians Program Scholarship
Required Qualification: Pursuing a degree in Aviation Electronics...
Deadline11/30/2023
Varies Gallatin College MSU Scholarship (Spring)
Required Qualification: Pursuing a degree or certificate from Gallatin...
Deadline11/30/2023
Varies Gene Haas Foundation Machining Scholarship (Spring)
Required Qualification: Pursuing a Certificate of Applied Science in...
Deadline11/30/2023
Varies Glacier Restaurant Group Culinary Arts Scholarship
Required Qualification: Pursuing an Associate of Applied Science in...
Deadline11/30/2023
Varies Hilton Garden Inn Culinary Arts Scholarship
Required Qualification: Pursuing an Associate of Applied Science in...
Deadline11/30/2023
Varies John and Bonnie Craig Avionics Scholarship
Required Qualification: Pursuing a degree in Aviation Electronics...
Deadline11/30/2023
Varies Lovgren HVAC-R Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree from Gallatin College in...
Deadline11/30/2023
Varies Montana Ale Works Scholarship
Required Qualification: Pursuing an Associate of Applied Science in...
Deadline11/30/2023
Varies Moonlight Basin Culinary Arts Scholarship
Required Qualification: Pursuing an Associate of Applied Science in...
Deadline11/30/2023
Varies Pennmont Foundation, Inc. Scholarship (Spring)
Required Qualification: Pursuing a degree or certificate from Gallatin...
Deadline11/30/2023
Varies Sysco Montana, Inc. Culinary Arts Scholarship
Required Qualification: Pursuing an Associate of Applied Science in...
Deadline11/30/2023
Varies Williamson Family Culinary Arts Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing an Associate of Applied Science in...
Deadline11/30/2023
Varies Presidential Scholarship
The Presidential Scholarships are Montana State University’s most...
Deadline12/01/2023
Varies School of Art - Semester Abroad in Italy Spring Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree from the School of...
Deadline12/01/2023
Varies Edith R. "Edee" Carlson Memorial Scholarship
Required Qualification: Pursuing a degree from the School of...
Deadline12/10/2023
Varies Richard and Kathryn Helzer Semester in Italy Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree from the School of...
Deadline12/10/2023
Varies Sander J. Waller Scholarship
Required Qualification: Pursuing a degree from the School of...
Deadline12/10/2023
Varies Montana Rural Education Association Scholarship (Spring)
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in the Teacher Education...
Deadline12/15/2023
Varies Cory and Diane Knapp Pulfrey Rural Teaching Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in the Teacher Education...
Deadline12/28/2023
Varies Edna Berg Scholarship
Required Qualification: Pursuing a certificate, endorsement or degree...
Deadline12/28/2023
Varies Hoyt Family Rural Education Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in the Teacher Education...
Deadline12/28/2023
Varies Joan R. Bowman Memorial Scholarship
Required Qualification: Pursuing a certificate, endorsement or degree...
Deadline12/28/2023
Varies Kiesling Family Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Elementary...
Deadline12/28/2023
Varies Marshall and Betty Bjork Rural Student Teacher Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Elementary...
Deadline12/28/2023
Varies Student Teaching SPRING Semester Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in the Teacher Education...
Deadline12/28/2023
Varies Vonda and David Mason Scholarship
Required Qualification: Pursuing a degree in Elementary...
Deadline12/28/2023
Varies Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
MSU will be offering a limited number of Western Undergraduate Exchange...
Deadline01/03/2024
Varies A&E Design Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Environmental...
Deadline02/01/2024
Varies A. Paul Thompson Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree from one of the following...
Deadline02/01/2024
Varies A.B. Cobb III Memorial
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree from the Department of...
Deadline02/01/2024
Varies Aasheim Family Leadership Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree from the College of...
Deadline02/01/2024
Varies Academic Improvement in Mathematical Sciences Scholarship
Required Qualification: Pursuing a degree from the Department of...
Deadline02/01/2024
Varies ACS-Hach Land Grant Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Teaching...
Deadline02/01/2024
Varies Adeline Ueland Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree from the Mark and Robyn...
Deadline02/01/2024
Varies Ag Econ Opportunity Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree from the Department of...
Deadline02/01/2024
Varies Ag Lenders Range School / Don Ryerson Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Natural Resources and...
Deadline02/01/2024
Varies Agricultural Economics and Economics Memorial Scholarship
Required Qualifications: One of the following: – Pursuing a degree...
Deadline02/01/2024
Varies AIA Montana Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Environmental...
Deadline02/01/2024
Varies Akira Murakami Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree from Montana State...
Deadline02/01/2024
Varies Alan and Debby Fuhrman Hilleman Scholarship
Required Qualification: Hilleman Scholars Program student Preferred...
Deadline02/01/2024
Varies Alderson Program in Entrepreneurship Scholarship
Required Qualification: Pursuing a minor in Entrepreneurship and Small...
Deadline02/01/2024
Varies Alice Kane Dahl Nursing Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree from the Mark and Robyn...
Deadline02/01/2024
Varies Alice Knowles Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree from the Jake Jabs College...
Deadline02/01/2024
Varies Alice Willman Cassidy Scholarship Endowment
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree from the Mark and Robyn...
Deadline02/01/2024
Varies Alise B. Maxwell Scollard "Maxie" LGBTQIA+ Nursing Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree from the Mark and Robyn...
Deadline02/01/2024
Varies Allen and Georgann Reel Business Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree from the Jake Jabs College...
Deadline02/01/2024
Varies Alpha Omicron Pi Centennial Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree from Montana State...
Deadline02/01/2024