Freshman Scholarships

SAT-Based Scholarships for Non-Resident Freshman

Freshmen students (graduates from secondary school who have not yet attended a post-secondary school or university) who are applying for Fall 2010 admission and take the SAT exam can compete for valuable scholarships. If you qualify, scholarships will be automatically awarded when you are offered admission to Montana State University. To be eligible, you must complete the following as soon as possible:

Apply to MSU by completing the International Undergraduate Application for Admission. The application is downloadable at:
http://www.montana.edu/international/isss/apply.htm
Have your ACT and/or SAT test scores sent to Montana State University directly from the testing company.

For SAT: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/scores/sending.html
For ACT: http://www.actstudent.org/scores/send/index.html

Here is what you may qualify for:


Your test score:		Amount you may be awarded:

33 or greater composite ACT and/or 2140 or higher total SAT*		$60,000 Achievement Award ($15,000 per year renewable for 4 years)


29 to 32 composite ACT and/or 1920 to 2130 total SAT*		$30,000 Achievement Award ($7,500 per year renewable for 4 years)


28 composite ACT and/or 1860 to 1910 total SAT*		$24,000 Achievement Award ($6,000 per year renewable for 4 years)


27 composite ACT and/or 1800 to 1850 total SAT*		$20,000 Achievement Award ($5,000 per year renewable for 4 years)

26 composite ACT and/or 1740 to 1790 total SAT*		$16,000 Achievement Award ($4,000 per year renewable for 4 years)

25 composite ACT and/or 1680 to 1730 total SAT*		$12,000 Achievement Award ($3,000 per year renewable for 4 years)

24 composite ACT and/or 1620 to 1670 total SAT*		$8,000 Achievement Award ($2,000 per year renewable for 4 years)

23 composite ACT and/or 1560 to 1610 total SAT*		$6,000 Achievement Award ($1,500 per year renewable for 4 years)

Currency Exchange Converter

* For Fall 2010, MSU Achievement Awards will be based upon ACT composite scores and / or SAT scores (Math, Critical Reading and Writing)

For more information on other scholarship opportunities, please go to: http://www.montana.edu/wwwnss/scholarships.shtml#sch

International Programs Undergraduate Scholarships

All international undergraduate applicants will automatically be considered for new student scholarships valued at up to US$3,500*. These scholarships are available to qualified international students, freshmen or transfer, applying to begin their studies either fall or spring semester. Documents required in the international undergraduate application will determine eligibility, and no separate scholarship application is required.

Selection is based on previous academic achievement, test scores, potential for success at MSU, and overall fit with the institution and its academic programs. SAT exam score results are not required to compete for these scholarships. Scholarships will be available until all are awarded; therefore, students are encouraged to submit their MSU application early.

These scholarships are available to students during their first year of study at MSU and are renewable on a competitive basis, depending on availability of funds. To renew, the student must maintain a 3.0 (B) average, demonstrate involvement and contributions to the campus or the community, and apply by the stated deadline each semester.

*This amount may change if the student is awarded other scholarships from MSU that add up to more than $3,500.