An Education Unlike Any Other
Montana State University has a long and distinguished record of academic excellence
— and a commitment to its Land Grant mission of providing access to higher eduction.
Montana State University offers something beyond the conventional college experience
and is home to the recipients of some of the world's top academic awards. MSU students have been the recipients of more than 200 national awards.
Our Honors College prepares academically motivated students to think independently
within a challenging and supportive community. Many Honors students have been awarded
highly sought-after scholarships for advanced study. Explore some of these awards,
and the students who received them, below.
Rhodes Scholars
The world's oldest and most celebrated international fellowship award program, recognizing
students for their scholarship achievements, character, and potential for leadership.
Truman Scholars
The premier graduate fellowship in the United States for those pursuing careers as
public serve leaders.
Goldwater Scholars
The nation's premier scholarship for undergraduate students pursuing a research career
in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
Fulbright Scholars
Promoting international good will through the exchange of students in the fields of
education, culture and science.
Gates Cambridge Scholars
Supporting outstanding students in their graduate studies from around the globe at
the University of Cambridge.
Marshall Scholars
Financing young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom.
Schwarzman Scholars
Providing the world’s best and brightest students the opportunity to develop their
leadership skills and professional networks atTsinghua University in Beijing.
Udall Scholars
Awarding scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service,
and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment.
Astronaut Scholars
Offering lifetime professional networks and opportunities to the highest-achieving
students in STEM.
Newman Civic Scholars
Opportunities to develop and strengthen leadership skills, create strategies for social
change, and build a network of student leaders to make a positive change.
Boren Scholars
Public service in positions critical to US national security, engage in cultures abroad,
and studying a wide range of languages.
PCAOB Scholars
Supporting high-achieving undergraduate and graduate accounting students who demonstrate
strong potential to become auditors.
The Honors College
Learn about an experience that prepares academically motivated students to think critically
and independently within a challenging and supportive community.
Student Spotlight
Meet some of Montana State University's newest scholarship winners.
2025 Fulbright Scholars
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2025 Goldwater Scholars
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2025 Rhodes Scholar
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2025 Udall Scholars
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If you have questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us! You can email our
staff at admissions@montana.edu, or call us Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm MT at 1-888-MSU-CATS.
