Montana’s STEM/Healthcare Scholarship targets high-school students who will enter an eligible Montana campus directly in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or health care. It is not an open scholarship for any student already in college: applicants must apply in their graduation year, begin the following fall, and pursue a first certificate, associate, or bachelor’s degree in an approved major.
State law provides $1,000 in year one, $1,500 in year two, $1,500 in year three, and $2,000 in year four, up to $6,000 total, subject to state funding. Entry requires Montana residency, at least a 3.25 high-school GPA, four years of college-prep math and three of science, admission to a listed campus, and at least 12 credits each semester. Renewal requires a 3.0 GPA and credit milestones; future funding depends on legislative appropriations.
The next application opens December 1, 2026 and closes March 15, 2027. The file includes an Award Montana application, an official transcript through the seventh semester, an admission letter, and counselor-signed math/science certification. Awards depend on final budget approval and may be prorated; a complete application does not guarantee funding. Work with your counselor in February and verify the major and campus before submitting.
Before accepting aid, compare net cost and uncovered charges. Confirm residency, program, credits, deadlines, renewal, and service obligations in writing with the responsible financial-aid office.
Read the official program profile and FAFSA guide; request an individual review before enrolling.
Montana STEM/Healthcare Scholarship — Montana University System.
Montana STEM scholarship law: amounts — Montana Legislature.
MUS scholarships and grants — Montana University System.
Checked October 13, 2026 against official sources. Eligibility, funding, requirements, and dates can change each cycle; this guide distinguishes past and upcoming deadlines. Before enrolling, ask financial aid for an individual net-cost review and written confirmation of excluded charges.
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Montana STEM/Healthcare Scholarship
Montana’s STEM/Healthcare Scholarship targets high-school students who will enter an eligible Montana campus directly in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or health care. It is not an open scholarship for any student already in college: applicants must apply in their graduation year, begin the following fall, and pursue a first certificate, associate, or bachelor’s degree in an approved major. State law provides $1,000 in year one, $1,500 in year two, $1,500 in y
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Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
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Montana Legislature · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Montana Legislature · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Montana University System · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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