Montana State's Office of International Programs funds tuition awards for international undergraduates, worth $5,000 to $12,000 a year for entering first-year students and $7,000 a year for international transfer students. The money reduces your tuition bill only, so housing, food, fees and insurance stay on you.
The bar is low and the rule is simple: get full admission to Montana State with a cumulative grade average of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale, and you are considered. Awards are based on grade point average alone, with no essay, interview or extra form. Students offered Conditional Admission are not eligible.
Timing matters more than polish here. Montana State awards these in the order that students receive admission offers, so the pool shrinks as the cycle runs. Apply early by the term deadline on the application instructions page, then confirm any award quickly.
To keep the award each year you need a 3.0 grade average, full-time enrolment and non-resident status. Over four years the first-year award is worth $20,000 to $48,000 in tuition, which makes it a dependable base to build on with college and departmental scholarships.