Carol Boughton STEM Scholarship Grant

The Carol Boughton STEM Scholarship at Montana State University supports undergraduates pursuing degrees in STEM fields. This scholarship aims to foster innovation and prepare graduates to contribute meaningfully to society, particularly in areas such as engineering, nursing, and the sciences. By investing in students, MSU enhances opportunities for local communities and strengthens the economy.

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. 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.
This scholarship supports undergraduate students pursuing a degree in a STEM field within designated colleges and departments at Montana State University, including the Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing, Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering, and the departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Mathematical Sciences, Microbiology and Cell Biology, and Physics.