George S. Severson Agricultural Scholarship Grant

The George S. Severson Agricultural Scholarship at Montana State University supports full-time undergraduate students pursuing a degree in agriculture from eligible Montana counties. Applicants must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA or demonstrate strong academic performance as incoming freshmen. This scholarship aims to empower students dedicated to strengthening Montana's agricultural sector and rural communities, with award amounts varying and the potential for renewal based on continued eligibility.

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.
The George S. Severson Agricultural Scholarship supports full-time undergraduate students pursuing a degree in the College of Agriculture who are residents of eligible Montana counties, including Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Dawson, Fallon, Fergus, Garfield, Golden Valley, Judith Basin, McCone, Musselshell, Petroleum, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Rosebud, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, Treasure, Wheatland, Wibaux, or Yellowstone. Applicants must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, or—if an incoming freshman—demonstrate strong academic aptitude in high school, and must intend to pursue an agriculture-related career after graduation.
Award amounts vary, and the scholarship may be renewable at the discretion of the award authority, provided recipients continue to meet eligibility requirements and submit an application each year. The scholarship falls under the Agriculture scope and is designed to support students committed to advancing Montana’s agricultural industry and rural communities.