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Scholarship Information

Gianforte Trade and Technology Scholarships

Qualifying recipients will receive $1,500 for full-time or $750 for part-time enrollment. This scholarship is applicable to many technical and trade focused programs. Eligible programs include automotive technology, plumbing, electronics, construction, diesel technology, cybersecurity, and dozens of other computer and technical programs.

General Information
This scholarship is applicable to many technical and trade focused programs, and requires applicants meet specific criteria including filing a FAFSA and being a Montana resident. Qualifying recipients will receive $1,500 for full-time or $750 for part-time enrollment. Applicants must be currently enrolled during the term they are applying for. More information is available in the Gianforte Trade and Technology Scholarship Fact Sheet.

Students may receive a combination of scholarships over their enrollment period but may
not receive more than $6,000 total from this Program

Eligibility Requirements

To receive $1,500 per semester for full time students; $750 per semester for part-time students applicants must

Must be a resident of the state of Montana per Board of Regents Policy 940.1
File a FAFSA (dual credit students are not required to file a FAFSA)
Have Unmet Need (Cost of Attendance minus Expected Family Contribution minus other aid except loans = Unmet Need)
Be in Good Standing at a qualifying campus (Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress [SAP])
Take a minimum of 6 credits in qualifying program

Apply at https://applymontana.mus.edu/paying-for-school/scholarships/gianforte-trade-and-technology-scholarships.html

Deadline: Fall Deadline: September 1

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Contact Information:

Financial Aid Office

Great Falls College MSU
2100 16th Ave South
Great Falls, MT 59405

PHONE: (406) 771-4334
FAX: (406) 771-4410
finaid@gfcmsu.edu