MSU Graduate Teaching Scholarships Grant

The MSU Graduate Teaching Scholarships recognize the vital role graduate students play in undergraduate education by providing financial support for their teaching efforts. Eligible candidates must have a graduate teaching assistantship, complete professional development, and apply before the semester starts. Scholarships range from $250 to $1000, promoting excellence in teaching and enriching the educational experience at Montana State University.

NOTE: Apply for the scholarship before the 1st day of the semester.
About The Graduate School
Vision: The Graduate School strives to foster an environment that produces outstanding graduate scholars who contribute new ideas and knowledge using creative and innovative approaches to solve challenges in an evolving world.
Mission: The Graduate School enriches the graduate student experience by providing excellent service, timely oversight, and relentless advocacy for student success.
Graduate students impact the lives of many undergraduates through their classroom teaching. To acknowledge this excellence we award Graduate Teaching Scholarships for a semester.
Level
Deans Teaching ScholarshipProvost Teaching ScholarshipsPresidential Teaching Scholarships
Required Professional Development
Center for Faculty Excellence’s (CFE) Teaching Enhancement Certificate offered through CFE (12 hours of workshops/training plus a 3-page reflectionPass EDLD 635 College Teaching (3cr) Complete College Teaching certificate (12cr)

Eligibility

To be eligible for these awards, the graduate student must
Have a GTA appointment for the semester that includes some classroom, lab, or field-work teaching.  GTA portion of the appointment must be at least 10 hours.Have completed one of three sets of professional development before the semester starts.Be in good standingApply for the scholarship before the 1st day of the semester

Ineligibility

Grading GTAs are not eligible.