Return to Learn MSU Scholarship
The Return to Learn Scholarship supports students returning to Montana State University or Gallatin College after taking a break of 2 or more semesters. Students may have attended MSU or Gallatin previously or have been enrolled at another college or university. Qualified students will not have previously completed a bachelor’s degree.
Required Qualifications:
*More than 2 semesters away from college (any college)
*Be an undergraduate student at either MSU Bozeman or Gallatin College without a previous bachelor’s degree
*Must be enrolling in at least 6 credits.
*Have completed the FAFSA
Preferred Qualifications
*Demonstrate some financial need
Suspended Reinstated students are invited to apply.
- Award
- Varies
- Deadline
- 10/01/2026
- Supplemental Questions
- What is the last term you attended MSU?
- What term are you planning to return to MSU?
- How are you planning to pay for school? Specifically list the funds, grants, scholarships, loans you anticipate using as well as employment plans. Include any concerns you have with covering the cost of attendance.
- Please tell the scholarship committee your reasons for taking an absence from MSU and the reasons you decided to return.
- What is your plan to overcome obstacles, succeed academically, and maximize your college experience?