Business Professionals of America Scholarship Grant

Business Professionals of America Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Montana State University
Last Updated: December 04, 2025

Summary

The Business Professionals of America Scholarship at Montana State University supports incoming freshmen from BPA chapters pursuing degrees at the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship. Awarded during the spring of their senior year, recipients must maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA to continue receiving the scholarship. The award, which varies in amount, cannot be transferred if the student does not return for spring or switches programs, promoting commitment to academic excellence and community contribution.

Overview

Montana State University Montana State University (MSU), the state’s largest public research university, serves as Montana’s premier land-grant institution dedicated to education, research, and service. Founded in 1893 in Bozeman, MSU provides high-quality, accessible learning opportunities while advancing discoveries that address the needs of Montana, the nation, and the world. With more than 16,000 students and a strong commitment to hands-on, experiential learning, MSU integrates academic excellence with real-world problem-solving across fields such as agriculture, engineering, health, science, and the arts. Guided by its land-grant mission, MSU prioritizes student success, community engagement, and research that strengthens Montana’s economy and quality of life. The university strives to foster innovation, expand opportunity, and support thriving communities by preparing graduates who are equipped to lead, serve, and contribute meaningfully to society. Business Professionals of America Scholarship This scholarship supports incoming freshmen who will pursue a degree from the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship at MSU. Applicants must be active members of a Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter, and must enroll at MSU as full-time students the fall semester immediately following high school graduation. Recipients are selected during the spring semester of their senior year, with the award split between fall and spring; continuation of the spring portion requires maintaining a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA after the fall term. The scholarship cannot be carried over if the student does not return for spring or transfers to another MSU program. Award amounts vary, and the scholarship falls under the Business scope.

Eligibility

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