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 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
Varies Music Department Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Music, Music...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Nan and Ben Friesen Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Sophomore, junior, or senior status; Minimum...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Nancy Ferguson Downer Memorial Scholarship
Required Qualifications • Enrolled in SCOU (School Counseling)...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Neil and Gleva Jussila Merit Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Junior or senior status; Pursuing a degree...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Nels and Katie Christiansen Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Student-athletes who are members of the MSU...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Nicholson Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Office of International Studies Global Leadership Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Oliver W. Peterson Math Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Math or a Math...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Patricia A. Jaffray Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursing a degree in Nursing; Demonstrate...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Paul and Patti Gunville Athletic Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Student-athlete involved in one of the...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Pauline H. Rich Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Montana resident; Pursuing a degree in...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies PEO Chapter AN Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Non-traditional student; Demonstrate...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies PEO Chapter BL Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Junior, senior, or graduate student...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Phillips 66 Process Plant Technology Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; Full-time...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Phyllis Jean Lewallen Memorial Nursing Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursing a Bachelors degree in...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Professor Ken Card Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Special...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies R. A. Jones Family Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Nursing, Medical...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies R.W. Bucher Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Education; Junior,...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Red Lodge Lions Club Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Resident of Carbon County.
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Rob McCarvel Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Science; Senior...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Roberta Stewart Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Marketing,...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Rocky Mountain Bank Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Demonstrate financial need; Minimum 3.0...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Roger Larsen, Walleyes Unlimited of Montana-Billings Chapter, Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Biology; Junior or...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Ronald P. Sexton Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Freshmen, sophomore, junior, or senior...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Royal and Norma Johnson Charitable Foundation Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Montana high school graduate; Pursuing a...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Russell J. Foreman Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, or...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Rust Family Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualification: Pursuing a degree from the College of...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Ruth Hveem Kronmiller Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree from the College of Liberal...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Ruth N. Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Nursing; Minimum 3.0...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Sanctuary Spa and Salon Endowed Scholarship
*Required Qualifications; Part-time student.
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Sandra Haugan Memorial Elementary Education Scholarship
Required Qualifications Elementary Education Major MT Highschool...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Schaffer Family Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a Bachelors degree in...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Seedhouse Family Endowed Scholarship
Required: Admitted to the Education Preparation Program...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Shannon Weatherly Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Special...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Shirley E. Voyta Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Education; Minimum 3.0...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Sibanye Stillwater Mining Company Opportunity Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Diesel Technology,...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Sonny O’Day Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA; Demonstrate...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies South Side Outreach Award
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree; Resident of or originate...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Spildie/Warne Family Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Elementary Education,...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Stockman Bank Dawson NextStep Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Transfer student from Dawson Community...
Deadline09/30/2026
Varies Stockman Bank Miles City NextStep Endowed Scholarship
Required Qualifications: Transfer student from Miles Community College...
Deadline09/30/2026