Hodgskiss Scholarship Grant

The Hodgskiss Scholarship at Montana State University supports Montana residents pursuing degrees, particularly in Agriculture and Home Economics fields. This scholarship prioritizes students with financial need, enhancing their educational opportunities. Award amounts vary, and it aims to foster innovation and community engagement by preparing graduates to contribute meaningfully to society.

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 Montana residents pursuing a degree at Montana State University who demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to students pursuing a degree from the College of Agriculture or in curricula traditionally known as Home Economics, including programs in Early Childhood Education and Child Services, Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Food and Nutrition, Human Development and Family Science, Hospitality Management, Sustainable Food Systems, and related graduate programs. Award amounts vary, and the scholarship falls under the Agriculture and Health and Human Development scopes.