Scholarships
We are proud to support Northern students by offering a multitude of scholarships! This page is for MSU-Northern students (future and current) who are looking to apply for scholarship awards.
Scholarships for 2026-27 are open until February 2, 2026
To apply for scholarships for the 2026-27 school year, click on the scholarships below for instructions and additional information.
How to Apply
There are several avenues to explore when applying for scholarships. There are both online applications AND physical applications that must be mailed/submitted in person.
See below for the scholarships that require separate applications
Awards Day
The annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony will be held in April 2026.
If you receive a scholarship, please plan to attend.
How to Apply for Scholarships
If you are a first-year student looking to enroll at Northern in Fall 2026, you must:
- Complete the new student scholarship application and submit all materials by February 2, 2026 or have your mailed materials postmarked by that same date.
Visit MSUN’s Financial Aid website for more information or to get help with your scholarship applications.
There are several scholarships that first-year students can apply for below. These scholarships have separate forms and applications that must be filled out and mailed or turned in to the Northern Alumni Foundation located in Room 307 of Cowan Hall.
If you do not plan to attend MSU-Northern Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027, please email finaid@msun.edu to opt out.
Additionally, there are several scholarships that require an individual applications. All of these scholarships are located on this below AND on the Financial Aid website AND on the bulletin board in front of the Foundation Office (Cowan 305 & 307).
Scholarships Requiring Additional Applications
Click the name of the scholarship to download the PDF application.
Eligibility:
* Current, full-time student
* Student must NOT be eligible for the Pell Grant
Preference given to a library student worker (but not required).
Eligibility:
* Must be a current student who has been accepted into the Nursing Program at MSU-Northern
* Full-time student
Eligibility:
* Demonstrate financial need
* Current, full-time student
Preference to:
* Students working toward a degree in Criminal Justice and/or pursuing careers in addiction counseling or juvenile offender intervention.
* Native American students
Eligibility:
* Must be Full-time student
* Must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA
* Must be born in Montana
* Award recipient must participate in all rodeos in the Big Sky Region each school year
Eligibility:
* Must have been accepted into the Nursing program at MSU-N
* Minimum GPA of 2.75 – Include unofficial transcript
Preference to:
* Students from Phillips or Valley County
Eligibility:
* Must be a full-time student
* Minimum GPA of 3.25
* Include Letter of Recommendation and short biography
Eligibility:
*Incoming or Continuing student
* Must enroll as a full-time student
Preference to:
*Member of AAUW*
*Any applicant who is a relative of a member of PEO Chapter V-Havre, followed by any other PEO Chapter
Eligibility:
* Incoming or Continuing Nursing student
* Must enroll as a full-time student
Preference to:
*Member of AAUW
*Any applicant who is a relative of a member of PEO Chapter V-Havre, followed by any other PEO Chapter
Eligibility:
* Full-time student
* Pursuing a Bachelors in Diesel Tech
* Minimum GPA of 3.0
* Sophomore standing or above
Eligibility:
* Full-time student
* Majoring in Elementary Education
* Minimum GPA of 3.25
* Sophomore standing or above
Eligibility:
* Must be a current student (earned 30 credits or more by Fall 2026)
* Minimum GPA of 2.5
* Must have FAFSA on file
Eligibility:
* Incoming or current graduate students are eligible
* Must enroll at a minimum of 6 credits (part-time)
Graduate students are enrolled in one of MSUN’s master’s programs.
Eligibility:
* Open to new and continuing students
* Must enroll as a full-time student
- Eligibility:
- Must be 21 or older
- Incoming and/or continuing eligible
- Full-time student
- 500 word essay explaining why you are attending Northern and your career goal(s).
- Letter of recommendation from non-family member
Eligibility:
* Open to new and continuing students
* Must enroll as a full-time student
Preference to:
* Students who are relatives of members of the Northern Montana College class of 1941, followed by any student with an alumni relative.
Eligibility:
* Second year student or higher
* Majoring in Education at MSU-Northern
Eligibility:
* Open to new and continuing students
* Must enroll as a full-time student
Qualification:
Note: this scholarship has TWO awards available to students, but you need only submit one application
* First scholarship is for a Native American student from a Montana nation
* Second scholarship is for any student who is a resident of Montana.
Eligibility:
* Must enroll as a full-time student
* Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0
* Must demonstrate co-curricular and community activities
* Must be a US citizen
Preference to:
* Montana, Idaho, Oregon and Washington high school graduates
* Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington residents *Individuals who demonstrate financial need
Eligibility:
* Must enroll as a full-time student
* Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0
* Must demonstrate co-curricular and community activities
* Must be a US citizen
Preference to:
* Montana, Idaho, Oregon and Washington high school graduates
* Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington residents *Individuals who demonstrate financial need
Eligibility:
* Current Level II ASN student intending to enroll in the RN-BSN Completion program after graduating from the ASN Program.
Eligibility:
* Scholarship awarded to a continuing student from the surrounding area with preference given to North Star, Turner, Dodson, Malta, Chinook, Havre, Box Elder, Rocky Boy, Big Sandy, and CJI Public Schools.
* Selection made by the Havre Lions Club.
*Demonstrate community service activities such as volunteer work and/or service club membership.
Eligibility:
* Scholarship awarded to an incoming student from the surrounding area with preference given to North Star, Turner, Dodson, Malta, Chinook, Havre, Box Elder, Rocky Boy, Big Sandy, and CJI Public Schools.
* Selection made by the Havre Lions Club.
*Demonstrate community service activities such as volunteer work and/or service club membership.
Eligibility:
* Scholarship awarded to an incoming student from the surrounding area with preference given to North Star, Turner, Dodson, Malta, Chinook, Havre, Box Elder, Rocky Boy, Big Sandy, and CJI Public Schools.
* Selection will be based on Lions Club member sponsorship.
*Demonstrate community service activities such as volunteer work and/or service club membership. *Must provide letter of recommendation from a Lions Club Member.
Eligibility:
* Majoring in Agriculture
* Must submit application form AND a short essay
Preference to:
* Students with financial need
* Students from Montana
Eligibility:
*Enrolled in College of Technical Sciences (COTS) pursuing a degree in diesel technology, automotive, electrical, or fuels technology program.
* GPA of 3.0 or higher
* Must demonstrate upstanding character and commitment.