Financial Aid

General Scholarships for New Students

Scholarship applications for 2026/2027 are closed. 

MSU-Northern new student scholarships are available to those seeking undergraduate degree programs only. We have a limited number of scholarships for transfer students, as well. 

Scholarships for new and transfer students by area:

Agriculture
Business
College of Technical Sciences (COTS)
Diesel
Education
Miscellaneous
Nursing

*Students will be entered into these scholarships by completing the General Student Scholarship Application.

Chancellor’s Scholarship 

The Chancellor’s Scholarship is the most prestigious honor bestowed on an incoming resident freshman, in recognition of outstanding academic achievement. The scholarship recipients will receive $2,000 per year, for up to four years. $1,000 will be applied as a tuition waiver and $1,000 as a scholarship. To be considered for the Chancellor’s Scholarship, resident freshmen should complete the General Student Scholarship Application. To retain the Chancellor’s Scholarship, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or greater; complete at least 15 credits per semester; maintain full-time, resident status; and enroll continuously (except summer).

Additional Scholarships for New Students

Scholarship applications for 2026/2027 are closed. 

You may also visit the Northern Alumni Foundation website for more information.

Other Awards

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) will be available for each academic year. Only legal residents of the following states may be considered for WUE tuition rates at Montana State University-Northern: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). WUE recipients must also be US Citizens or permanent residents.

Students who apply for admission, and meet the WUE parameters below, will be offered the WUE award which is worth approximately $40,000 over a four year period. WUE award recipients will be billed at a tuition rate which is only 150% of the resident tuition. New freshmen may retain their WUE Award (which is a tuition rate) for up to four academic years (8 semesters). Students who are awarded a renewable WUE Award must agree to abide by the standards listed below:

• Continuous full-time enrollment during fall and spring semesters at MSU-Northern
• Maintenance of good academic standing
• Maintenance of permanent residency in qualifying state

Students may apply by filling out the paper application, or online 

Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) Awards

Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) Awards will be available for each academic year. Only legal residents of the following states may be considered for WRGP Scholarships at Montana State University-Northern: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). WRGP recipients must also be US Citizens or permanent residents.

Students who apply for admission, and meet the WRGP parameters below, will be offered the WRGP award which is worth approximately $20,000 for eight semesters. WRGP award recipients will be billed at a tuition rate which is only 150% of the resident tuition. Duration of the WRGP tuition rate is until completion of the program, provided that the student remains in good academic standing. If a student seeks to change his/her designated program, they will need the approval of MSU-Northern in order to determine the impact on their WRGP award. Students who are awarded a renewable WRGP Award must agree to abide by the standards listed below:

• Continuous full-time enrollment during fall and spring semesters at MSU-Northern
• Maintenance of good academic standing
• Maintenance of permanent residency in qualifying state

Students may apply by filling out the paper application, or online