General Scholarships for New Students

MSU-Northern new student scholarships are available to those seeking undergraduate degree programs only. We have a limited number of scholarships for transfer students, as well. 

Scholarship applications for 2025/2026 are open until February 1, 2025 at 11:59PM.

Students must be enrolled in AT LEAST 6 credits each semester to retain a scholarship, unless the scholarship criteria states otherwise. 

General Scholarship Application


Scholarships for new and transfer students by area:

Agriculture
Business
College of Technical Sciences (COTS)
Diesel
Education
Miscellaneous
Nursing

*Students will be entered into these scholarships by completing the General Student Scholarship Application.

 

Chancellor’s Scholarship 

The Chancellor’s Scholarship is the most prestigious honor bestowed on an incoming resident freshman, in recognition of outstanding academic achievement. The scholarship recipients will receive $2,000 per year, for up to four years. $1,000 will be applied as a tuition waiver and $1,000 as a scholarship. To be considered for the Chancellor’s Scholarship, resident freshmen should complete the General Student Scholarship Application. To retain the Chancellor’s Scholarship, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or greater; complete at least 15 credits per semester; maintain full-time, resident status; and enroll continuously (except summer).

Additional Scholarships for New Students

The 2025-2026 scholarship applications that require additional information are now open. Please click each link below to download the application.

You may also visit the Northern Alumni Foundation website for more information.

Northern Alumni Foundation Scholarships Info

 

Scholarships requiring additional applications Department
Dr. W.A. & Gail Rader Memorial Scholarship MISC
Lions Club Incoming Freshman Student Scholarship MISC
Patti Fisher Memorial Nursing Scholarship NURSING
PEO Chapter V Scholarship MISC
PEO Martha Kuhr Scholarship NURSING
Washington Foundation Diesel Incoming Freshman Scholarship DIESEL
   
Northern Alumni Association Scholarships  
Class of '41 Scholarship  
Keith Clawson Memorial Scholarship  
MSUN Graduate Student Scholarship  

 

Other Awards and Waivers

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Awards

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Awards will be available for each academic year. Only legal residents of the following states may be considered for WUE Scholarships at Montana State University-Northern: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). WUE recipients must also be US Citizens or permanent residents.

Students who apply for admission, and meet the WUE parameters below, will be offered the WUE award which is worth approximately $40,000 over a four year period. WUE award recipients will be billed at a tuition rate which is only 150% of the resident tuition. New freshmen may retain their WUE Award (which is a tuition rate) for up to four academic years (8 semesters). Students who are awarded a renewable WUE Award must agree to abide by the standards listed below:

  • Continuous full-time enrollment during fall and spring semesters at MSU-Northern
  • Maintenance of good academic standing
  • Maintenance of permanent residency in qualifying state

Students may apply by filling out the paper application, or online 

Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship

Criteria:  Awarded to undergraduate students who are Pell Grant eligible and whose parent or guardian died in the line of duty while performing as a public safety officer.  The student must have been less than 24 years old or enrolled at an institution of higher education at the time of the parent or guardian's death.

Value:  Maximum Pell Grant and lowest Student Aid Index (SAI) will be used to package all Federal Student Aid, without regard to the student's FAFSA SAI. 

If you believe that you may meet the eligibility requirements for the Federal Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship, please fill out the application and provide the required documentation.

Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) Awards

Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) Awards will be available for each academic year. Only legal residents of the following states may be considered for WRGP Scholarships at Montana State University-Northern: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). WRGP recipients must also be US Citizens or permanent residents.

Students who apply for admission, and meet the WRGP parameters below, will be offered the WRGP award which is worth approximately $20,000 for eight semesters. WRGP award recipients will be billed at a tuition rate which is only 150% of the resident tuition. Duration of the WRGP tuition rate is until completion of the program, provided that the student remains in good academic standing. If a student seeks to change his/her designated program, they will need the approval of MSU-Northern in order to determine the impact on their WRGP award. Students who are awarded a renewable WRGP Award must agree to abide by the standards listed below:

  • Continuous full-time enrollment during fall and spring semesters at MSU-Northern
  • Maintenance of good academic standing
  • Maintenance of permanent residency in qualifying state

Students may apply by filling out the paper application, or online