National Merit Scholar Program
VerifiedCollege program
- Award
- Non-residents: one-time $3,000 tuition scholarship for the first year plus $750 per year renewable for four years. Residents: $750 per year renewable for four years, combined with Premier Scholarship eligibility. Guaranteed Honors College admission and Honors housing. Up to 3 awards per year.
- Timeline
- Feb 15Be admitted
- Mar 1Send the Finalist letter to the Financial Aid Office
- How to apply
- Be admitted by February 15, declare Montana State first choice with NMSC, and submit your Finalist letter by March 1.
- Who can apply
- Incoming freshmen entering directly from high school or home school who are National Merit Finalists, enrolling full time (15+ credits). NMSC requires entrants to be US citizens or US lawful permanent residents intending to become citizens.
- Good to know
- The page does not name an entry year. Awards can combine with other scholarships but not above 100% of base tuition.