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 Kathleen M. Stanley Creative Writing Award
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree from the Department of...
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Varies Kenny Dye Memorial Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Geology; Sophomore,...
Ended
Varies MAGIP GIS Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree from the Department of...
Ended
Varies Marathon Geoscience-Geology Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Geology; Minimum 3.0...
Ended
Varies Marathon Oil Company Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Geology; Graduate...
Ended
Varies Mary Beth Vender-Fay Scholarship
Required Qualification: Pursuing a degree from the Department of English
Ended
Varies Michael T. and Sharon A. Beehler Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree from the Department of...
Ended
Varies NewFields Earth Science Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree from the Department of...
Ended
Varies Priscilla and Ruth Hicks Memorial Scholarship in Creative Writing
Required Qualifications: One of the following: - Pursuing a degree in...
Ended
Varies Joan R. Bowman Memorial Scholarship
Required Qualification: Pursuing a certificate, endorsement or degree...
Ended
Varies M.B.A. Future of Broadcasting Scholarship
Required Qualifications: One of the following: – Pursuing a degree...
Ended
Varies Graduate Scholarship for Educators in Tribal Communities
Required Qualifications: Enrolled in a graduate certificate or degree...
Varies Office of International Programs Spring Semester Study Abroad Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Participating in a study abroad...
Varies Kenneth D. Lorang Memorial Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Accepted into or pursuing a degree in one of...
Varies The Wild Sheep Foundation, Kevin Hurley Wild Sheep Biology Award
Required Qualifications – in the order of preference: First...
Varies Gallatin College MSU Scholarship (Spring)
Required Qualification: Pursuing a degree or certificate from Gallatin...
Varies Edna Berg Scholarship
Required Qualification: Pursuing a certificate, endorsement or degree...
Varies Graduate Return to Learn Scholarship
The Graduate Return to Learn Scholarship is a $500 per semester award...