Scholarships & Awards

Scholarships come in many forms, each with its own eligibility rules and award amounts. Some are based on talents or skills, others on your intended major, and some simply require a separate application. One thing they have in common? Scholarships don’t have to be paid back. 

On this page, you’ll find clear information about the different types of scholarships available, including University scholarships, school and college scholarships, and scholarships from outside, private organizations. There are many scholarships and awards available, and we’re here to help you explore them all!

Scholarship Options

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Merit Scholarships

Montclair offers merit-based Presidential Scholarships for high-achieving, incoming first-year students. Presidential Scholarships are highly competitive and awarded based on your academic achievement in high school. 

No separate application is required. If you are awarded a scholarship, you’ll receive notification of the scholarship together with your notification of admission to Montclair. 

Montclair also offers $2,000 scholarships a year for two years exclusively for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society members. After you apply, please submit your PTK Certification in your admissions portal or to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at transfermsu@montclair.edu. 

Terms and conditions apply. For full details visit the Undergraduate Admissions Merit Scholarship webpage. 

Please Note: The scholarship must be awarded before the start of your first semester at Montclair.

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ScholarshipUniverse

As part of our commitment to providing you with a high quality and affordable education, we offer students access to ScholarshipUniverse. This online tool collects external and internal scholarships in one convenient place, helping you find as much financial support as possible. After you create your ScholarshipUniverse profile, the system will automatically match you with the scholarships that fit you best – all in a matter of minutes. 

Please note that this tool is available for DEPOSITED students only (NetID will be required for access). 

Scholarship Search Engines

The following search engines are not affiliated with Montclair State University but are legitimate search engines for scholarship postings. Before you begin your scholarship search, please protect yourself by reviewing scholarship scam information.

Private Scholarships

The following scholarships are not affiliated with Montclair State University. Montclair State University also does not endorse any specific lender or vendor. You do not have to be a borrower from any of the lenders listed here to apply for their scholarships. 

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Nursing Education Scholarship Award

The NLN Foundation for Nursing Education offers scholarships of up to $8,000 each year to support the NLN’s mission to build a strong and diverse nursing workforce to advance the health of the nation and the global community. 

Scholarships awarded to nurses pursuing advanced degrees to advance their career as a full-time nurse educator. The funds are for master’s or doctoral students enrolled in accredited programs who have completed at least a year of their academic program. The NLN Foundation wants to encourage more experienced and ethnically diverse nurses to pursue advanced degrees to prepare for full-time positions as nurse educators. 

To learn more, visit the NLN Foundation for Nursing Education website.

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Talent-based Performing Arts Award

Students who are accepted into select performing arts programs may be considered for a talent-based scholarship, awarded by the faculty in recognition of an exceptional audition. These scholarships are open to in-state, out-of-state and international students, and are applied directly to your educational costs. Please note that they can’t be exchanged for cash, and recipients must remain enrolled in the performing arts program to which they were admitted. 

Your award can support up to eight consecutive full-time fall and spring semesters toward your first undergraduate degree. If you complete your degree in fewer than eight semesters, the remaining funds simply won’t be used. The scholarship amount may be adjusted if your residency or enrollment status changes, and it will be offered in addition to any other merit-based scholarships you receive.

Academic Department and Organization Scholarships

Our schools, colleges and various campus organizations offer unique scholarship opportunities tailored to your studies. The Student Government Association awards over $30,000 in scholarships each year, and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences provides scholarships for English, Psychology and more. 

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