This scholarship program was founded through the generosity of Terry and Patt Payne
to identify promising MSU juniors and seniors from Montana hometowns. The goal of
this program is to offer Montana’s Own Scholars additional opportunities that will
shape their promise and potential and allow them to GRADUATE WITH PURPOSE.
Shaping the problem solvers and leaders of tomorrow.
MONTANA’S OWN
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You call Montana home. You graduated from a Montana high school and that experience – whether you were one of 5 or 500 students – left you with deep roots and great affection for your home community. That’s why, when it came time to pursue your degree, you chose to stay in the state you love and attend Montana State University. |
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Today, you are at least halfway to earning your degree. The graduation finish line
is right there in front This is the time when many college students are asking themselves:How do I use my degree to create a career with purpose? What is my plan for paying off my student debt? How do I feel more connected to fellow students and the MSU community? How do I achieve my target GPA while staying resilient and focused? How do I learn from others and create a professional network? Introducing the Montana’s Own Scholarship ProgramImagine a program that is designed to answer those questions, and, in the process,
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Dylan Delay, Scholar and 2023 graduate, presents his Rural Pathway and Practicum research
at the 2023 Teach Montana Fair.
Walker Ator visits with students from his hometown high school about being an MSU
student and Montana’s Own Scholar.
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Are you eligible for the Montana’s Own Program? Click here to find out.
Already a scholar? Click here to see events and resources.
In the News
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Patt and Terry Payne give $6 million to Montana State University for Life Scholars and Montana's Own programsBy Anne Cantell, MSU News Service |
