Montana State University

Achievement Awards (non-resident)

UnconfirmedCollege program

This is a real program, but some details for the current cycle are not published or not yet confirmed. Check the official source before you plan around it.

Award
2026-2027 per year, renewable four years, by cumulative high school GPA: 4.0+ $16,000 ($64,000); 3.84-3.99 $15,000 ($60,000); 3.59-3.83 $14,000 ($56,000); 3.29-3.58 $13,000 ($52,000); 3.10-3.28 $9,000 ($36,000); 2.70-3.09 $7,000 ($28,000).
Deadline
No separate application closing date is stated for automatic Achievement Awards. For the published cycle, offers begin in October; apply early because funding is limited.
How to apply
Automatic for non-resident freshmen who apply with a self-reported GPA.
What you'll need
  • No separate application: you are considered when you apply for admission
Who can apply
Non-resident freshmen from all states. Self-reported GPA, weighted or unweighted. Test optional. The latest displayed GPA tiers apply to the earlier published cycle; fall 2027 thresholds are not confirmed.
Good to know
The official page says fall 2027 scholarship information will be available later this fall. The displayed table applies to 2026-2027. Tuition only, no WUE stacking. Renew with 2.5 GPA, 15 credits per semester and continuous non-resident enrollment until the first degree, for up to four years.
Details
Test optional