EHHD Scholarships & Funding Opportunities
General Scholarships for Undergraduate & Graduate Students
NOV. 1
CAT Scholarships Application Opening Date
FEB. 1
CAT Scholarships Application Priority Deadline
MAR. 1
FINAL DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION SUBMITTAL
$275,000+
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Steps to Apply for Academic Year 2026-2027 Scholarships via the CAT Scholarships System:
- File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) now to be eligible for all scholarships. Many of our scholarships are based on financial need, so it's always a good idea to have a FAFSA on file with the Office of Financial Aid, even if you think you won't qualify for financial aid.
- Put in your CAT Scholarships application after November 1, 2025, at montana.academicworks.com. By submitting an application into CAT Scholarships, you are automatically matched with any scholarships that you are eligible for across campus.
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FINAL DEADLINE to submit your application for the College of Education, Health and Human Development is March 1, 2026.
Tips for submitting a quality application:
- Make sure that your email address and contact information is accurate.
- Proofread and edit the application before submitting.
- There are essay questions and these are the most important part of your application. Take the time to craft a good response. The review committees want to know about you. What is your story - background, financial situation, career goals, current passions or interests, preparations for your chosen career path, etc.?
Scholarship Review Process:
- Scholarship committees will review scholarship applications throughout March and April.
- Decisions should be made before the end of May.
- If you are chosen to receive an EHHD scholarship, the CAT Scholarships system will send you an email asking you to accept your scholarship. This could happen anytime in April - June. Make sure to check your spam folder.
EHHD Emergency Funding
The College of Education, Health and Human Development is committed to supporting our students, and we recognize that sometimes life happens. Unplanned expenses, emergencies, sudden unemployment, car issues, caring for a loved one, and other life events might mean that you can't afford your rent, groceries, books, tuition, or basic necessities. If you are struggling in any way (not just limited to funding), please contact our Senior Assistant Dean, Kayte Kaminski, at [email protected] or 406-994-4135. You can also stop by Reid Hall 250 at any time. We would love to meet you, and you can grab some free snacks or a hot drink when you visit.
Scholarships Outside of Montana State University
We also list some scholarship opportunities that are not part of Montana State University. They are scholarships that you would have to apply for outside of the CAT Scholarships system.
The Hope for Healing Scholarship awards two recipients annually. The purpose of the
scholarship, awarded to one undergraduate and one graduate student each year, is to
encourage more of America's best and brightest to pursue a vocation in the field of
addiction and mental health. The current round of applications closes on March 10th,
2025, but applications sent in after that date will be put into the next round.
Click here for more information and how to apply.
P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization where women celebrate the advancement of women;
educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, and loans, and motivate women
to achieve their highest aspirations. P.E.O has a number of opportunities: P.E.O.
Educational Loan Fund, P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship, P.E.O. Program for
Continuing Education, P.E.O. Scholar Awards, and the P.E.O. STAR Scholarship. To learn
more, please visit the P.E.O. Projects page.
If you are interested in applying for any of these scholarships, please contact the Gallatin County representative for P.E.O., Deb Redburn at [email protected].
Big Sky Unit of Montana Retired Educators Association is offering a $1000.00 scholarship to qualified third year students in education graduating December 2025 or May 2026. Applications must be postmarked on or before March 26, 2025.
ELIGIBILITY
THE APPLICANT MUST:
- Be a junior majoring in education
- Hold an average or above GPA
- Show reasonable need for financial assistance
- Be attending Montana State University– Bozeman
- Graduating December 2025 or May 2026
REQUIREMENTS
THE APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT
- College transcript or photocopy of credits
- Short written explanation of background, goals, academic interests, financial need, and extra curricular activities
- Completed application form (Download the Form Here)
Please submit all items on or before March 31, 2025 to Rita Fish [email protected].
For questions contact:
Rita Fish (406) 587-3058 [email protected] or
Donna Beasley (406) 587-8274 [email protected]
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is offering three $500.00 recruitment awards to qualified second and third year women in the Education program. Applications must be postmarked on or before March 31, 2025. Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.
ELIGIBILITY
THE APPLICANT MUST:
- Be a sophomore or junior majoring in education
- Be a woman attending an accredited Montana institution of higher learning
- Hold an average or above GPA
- Show a reasonable need for financial assistance
REQUIREMENTS
THE APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT
- Applicant's name, email, mailing address, phone number, and school and summer mailing addresses
- Transcripts of all college coursework
- A 200-word (approximate) handwritten statement giving her views on Education and her reasons for being considered for this award.
- One letter of recommendation
- Guidelines for letter: applicant's philosophy on Education, outstanding professional traits, leadership qualities, special talent, qualities indicating that they will be successful in the teaching profession, and specific indication of applicant's financial need
- Please submit all items on or before March 31, 2025 to Diane Inbody, PO Box 1484, Choteau, MT 59422.
For questions contact:
Diane Inbody by calling/texting 406-531-0083 or emailing [email protected].
Other Funding
Graduate Assistantships
The College of Education, Health & Human Development offers a variety of assistantships to students accepted into its graduate programs at MSU. For more information, please visit the EHHD Graduate Assistantships page.
EHHD Travel Scholarships
Our college offers EHHD travel scholarships for graduate and undergraduate students to attend conferences (in-person or online) if they are presenting as first author. Students are eligible to apply for one EHHD travel scholarship per year. For more information and to apply for an EHHD Travel Scholarship, visit the EHHD Travel Scholarship Application Page.
Department of Education Travel Scholarships
The Department of Education also offers travel scholarships for graduate and undergraduate students who are presenting at professional meetings and conferences. Each student may receive up to $500 permitting fund availability. Students are eligible to apply for one Education Travel Scholarship per year. For more information and to apply for an Education Travel Scholarship, visit the Education Student Travel Scholarships page.
Graduate Professional Advancement Grants
The Graduate School has Graduate Professional Advancement grants available. Funds from these awards will be used to support travel opportunities for existing MSU Bozeman graduate students from any department, to conduct poster or oral presentations at professional conferences or scholarly research. For more information on these grants, visit the Graduate School Professional Advancement Grant page.
For questions on any of our funding opportunities through the College of Education, Health and Human Development at MSU, contact Rebecca Stanton at [email protected] or call 406-994-3120.
