MSU is an excellent choice for students who want to study in a high-quality, mid-sized, public university in a friendly, small city (Bozeman, MT!) in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. MSU has a reputation as a dynamic research university that provides a student-centered educational experience.
Future students can use Quick Facts to find out basic facts about the university and to learn about any of the more than 100 bachelor’s degree, 40 master programs and 16 doctoral programs in agriculture; arts and architecture; business; education, health and human development; engineering; letters and sciences; and nursing.
Applying is made easier with the assistance of international admissions specialists who guide students through the application process and answer questions. Information about costs, scholarships and employment opportunities is included in the Financial Information section. We’ll be pleased to provide more information. Just ask!
Fall 2008 Application Deadlines and Scholarships
Deadlines for undergraduate and graduate applications for fall semester 2008 are rapidly approaching! If you are aware of students intending to apply for fall semester please encourage them to visit our website immediately to start the application process at: www.montana. edu/internationa l/apply.htm. Students are encouraged to complete the on-line applications and will also find application checklists for guidance throughout the process. May 15th is the deadline for all undergraduate applications and most graduate applications are due by May 1st! Complete undergraduate applications will be assessed with an I-20 to the student in less than 2 weeks. Keep this in mind for those last minute students you may have in your office!
**Another important update for graduate applications! The Graduate Education office is encouraging applications to be submitted online at: https://www. applyweb. com/apply/ mtstug/menu. html . For this reason they have raised the paper application fee to US$60. The online application fee remains the same at US$50!
Exciting undergraduate scholarship opportunities for Fall 2008:
1. Achievement Scholarships:
Montana State University will offer millions of dollars in scholarships and awards to freshmen who apply for admission for the fall of 2008. To be eligible students must meet all minimum admission requirements and score above a 1050 on the Math and Verbal SAT scores on tests taken prior to March 2005. On tests taken after March 2005, the total SAT will be calculated by using the Math and Critical Reading scores only. Scholarship amounts are based 100% on SAT score and are renewable for all 4 years if a student maintains a B average in their grades throughout their study.
Scholarship requirements and amounts are available online at:
www.montana. edu/wwwnss/ scholarshipsnonr es.shtml, and are also outlined in the chart below:
Test score:
Amount to be awarded:
1050 to 1080 $4,000 Achievement Award
($1,000 per year renewable for 4 years)
1090 to 1120 $6,000 Achievement Award
($1,500 per year renewable for 4 years)
1130 to 1160 $8,000 Achievement Award
($2,000 per year renewable for 4 years)
1170 to 1190 $16,000 Achievement Award
($4,000 per year renewable for 4 years)
1200 to 1230 $20,000 Achievement Award
($5,000 per year renewable for 4 years)
1240 to 1270 $24,000 Achievement Award
($6,000 per year renewable for 4 years)
1280 to 1440 $30,000 Achievement Award
($7,500 per year renewable for 4 years)
1450 and higher $60,000 Achievement Award
($15,000 per year renewable for 4 years)
2. International Program Scholarships:
of up to US$3,500 still remain for qualified applicants for fall semester based on passing TOEFL scores and a B average in their transcripts. All international applicants are considered for this scholarship directly from their application form. Please contact Ms Susan Reisch if you have questions about this scholarship at: sreisch@montana. edu
3. Partner Scholarships:
selections need to be submitted by April 15th to ensure funding. This is a US$4,000 scholarship guaranteed to 1 qualified student per year from an officially articulated partner institution.
Learn more at http://www.montana. edu/internationa l/isss/future. htm
Elizabeth Blanchford
International Programs Specialist
Office of International Programs
Montana State University
400 Culbertson Hall
Bozeman, MT 59717-2260
(406)994-7252
eblanchford@ montana.edu
www.montana. edu
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