apply for scholarships

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The College of Agriculture is lucky to have a dedicated community of alumni and friends who are committed to supporting future agriculturalists; more than $850,000 was awarded to College of Agriculture students for the 2024-2025 academic year! The college offers more than 160 unique scholarships.

Donors recognize the robust student experience available in the College of Agriculture and choose to support students at different points in their academic careers. Because of this, we encourage students to apply for COA Scholarships each year. Scholarship opportunities are available to incoming students, current students and students currently attending Veterinary School. 

 

Internal Awards

COA Scholarships

MSU awards administered by the College of Ag

Other MSU Awards

Non-COA Scholarships

MSU awards not overseen by the College of Ag

 

Travel Support

Travel and Conference Awards

Available for both undergraduate and graduate students

External Awards

Non-MSU Scholarships

Awards offered by entities outside MSU

 

How to Apply for Scholarship Opportunities  

"I am a new student to the College. I will begin coursework in the fall of 2025 or spring of 2026."

Incoming students will apply for scholarships via the Cat Scholarship System. Please follow all directions carefully. 

  • Cat Scholarships Application Opens 11/1/2024
  • Priority Application Deadline  2/1/2025
  • Cat Scholarships Application closes 5/1/2025

Incoming students must apply for Admission to MSU prior to filling out the scholarship application.

Step 1: Apply to Montana State University

Step 2: Receive Letter of Acceptance from MSU Admissions, with Generated Student Identification Number (GID)

Step 3: Establish your NetID (your MSU unique identifier) and set a password.

Step 4: Apply!

 "I am a current student who will be enrolled in the College during the 2025-2026 academic year".

Current students will apply for scholarships via the Cat Scholarship System. Please follow all directions carefully. 

  • Cat Scholarships Application Opens 11/1/2024 
  • Priority Application Deadline 2/1/2025 
  • Cat Scholarships Application closes 5/1/2025

Apply!

 "I am a former MSU student currently attending, or planning to attend, an accredited school of veterinary medicine during the 2025-2026 academic year." 

  • CoA Veterinary Scholarship Application Opens 11/1/24
  • Priority Application Deadline 2/1/2025
  • CoA Veterinary Scholarship Application Closes 5/1/2025
  • WIMU students of all levels may apply here. 1st year WIMU students must also apply through the CatScholarships system to be considered for all possible funding opportunities. 

Click here to access the Veterinary Scholarship Application.

For questions regarding Veterinary Scholarships, contact Ileana Johnson at Ileana.yates@montana.edu or 406.994.2922