Our Opportunities

Click here to apply for scholarships!


Welcome to the Montana State University Billings scholarship portal!

All degree-seeking MSU Billings students are encouraged to apply for scholarships.

  • To access the General Application, click the yellow “Sign In” button (upper right) and log in with your MSU Billings NetID and password.
  • 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 for which you may be eligible, however, additional steps must be taken to be considered for those awards.
  • Some scholarships require the applicant to demonstrate financial need; in order to qualify for need-based scholarships you will need to complete the FAFSA for the upcoming academic year.
  • If you are awarded a scholarship you will receive an award notification to your primary email address. If you do not list an email address on your admission application or in your MyMSUB account, we cannot guarantee your application will be matched with scholarship awards.

Important Dates:

  • December 1 — Montana State University Billings General Application opens.

  • February 1 — Priority date for most MSU Billings scholarships. Please refer to individual scholarships for the appropriate deadline.

  • October 1st — Expected open date for 2026/2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

  • December 1 — The Montana priority filing date for 2026/2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) priority date.

  • September 30 — Montana State University Billings General Application closes.

For more information on how to use this system, please contact MSU Billings Scholarship Administration at scholarships@msubillings.edu or 406-657-2188.

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
Varies Katharine L. Morningstar Endowed Scholarships
Required Qualifications: Montana resident; Graduate of a Montana high...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Katharine L. Morningstar Traditional Endowed Scholarships
Required Qualifications: New incoming freshman; Montana...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Kathryn K. Ries "Never Too Late" Memorial Scholarship - Annual Award
Required Qualifications: Freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Kathryn K. Ries "Never Too Late" Memorial Scholarship - Renewable Award
Required Qualifications: Freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Kay Kupper Berry and Daniel P. Berry Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Special Education and/or...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Ken & Fannie Pickens Nursing Scholarship
Required Qualifications: * Nursing ASN Major; * Sophomore level student...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Ken Jansa Fresh Start Endowed Scholarship
Required: Montana Resident Financial Need Full time student Out of...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Kenneth W. Heikes Family College of Business Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Junior, senior, or graduate student...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Kenneth W. Heikes Family College of Education Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Junior, senior, or graduate student...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies L. R. Gajewski Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Music; Junior or senior...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Lester and Cora Engdahl Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, or...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Linda Bliler Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Lynn Eggebrecht-Zonta Club of Billings Determination Endowed
Required Qualifications Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Full-Time...
Deadline09/30/2026
$450.00 Madden-Plank Student Travel Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree from the College of Liberal...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Marguerite Hunt City College Undergraduate Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: New incoming freshman; Minimum 3.0...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Marilynn A. Sexton Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: New incoming freshman; Montana...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Marilynn F. Miller Opportunity Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; Demonstrate...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Marjorie and Spencer Lauson Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Junior, senior, or graduate student...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Mary Maxon Stratford Education Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Education; New incoming...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Math Faculty Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Math; Sophomore,...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Matz Properties LLC Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Business from the...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Max Newlin Rad Tech Rockstar Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Radiologic Technology...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies McMullen Golden Years Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: New incoming freshman; Montana...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies MDU Resources Foundation Scholarship – City College
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in accounting, business,...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies MDU Resources Foundation Scholarship – College of Business
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Business: Administration...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Men’s Basketball Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Member of the Men’s Basketball team; Other...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Merry Jane Trewhella Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Education; Junior or...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Metz Family Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Demonstrate financial need; Minimum 2.5...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Mike and Cheryl Tehle Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree from City College; Minimum...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Mike Dimich Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Montana resident; Minimum 3.5 cumulative...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Mike Ross Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Sophomore, junior, or senior status; Minimum...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Millicent Preissel Scanlin Memorial Teacher Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Graduates of Red Lodge High School or...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Mitchell Marks and Melvin Holm Scholarship Endowment
Required Qulifications *College of Business Major; *Pursing a...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Montana Access Foundation Scholarship
The Financial Aid Office will award $1,000 ($500 per semester) to...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Montana Bankers Association 25/50 Year Club Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Finance; if none...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Montana Center for Inclusive Education (MCIE) Graduate Scholarships
Required Qualifications: Student with a disability that meets the...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Montana Center for Inclusive Education (MCIE) Undergraduate Scholarships
Required Qualifications: A student with a disability that meets the...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Montana Collision Repair Association Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Automobile Collision...
Deadline09/30/2026
$200.00 MSU Billings Accounting Faculty Award
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Accounting from the...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies MSU Billings Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship - City College
Required Qualifications: New incoming freshman; Minimum 3.0...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies MSU Billings Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship - University Campus
Required Qualifications: New incoming freshman; Minimum 3.5...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies MSU Billings American Indian Teacher Education Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Enrolled as a member of a federally...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies MSU Billings Foundation General Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Freshmen, sophomore, junior, senior, or...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies MSU Billings Foundation Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: New incoming freshman; Minimum 2.5...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies MSU Billings Recognition Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies MSU Billings Retiree Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies MSU Billings University Women Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Related to an MSU Billings faculty...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies MSU Billings Young Artists Award
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Art or Art Education; A...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies MSUB Finish Line Scholarship
Required Qualifications *Making good Satisfactory Academic Progress with...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies MTCPA Marilyn Bartlett Scholarship
Required qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Accounting from the...
Deadline09/30/2026