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Scholarship funds are often based on a specific skill or ability, a major of study or a separate application. Scholarships do not need to be paid back. Eligibility requirements and amounts awarded vary. Here, you\u2019ll find the information you need to understand the different types of scholarships offered, including university scholarships, school and college scholarships and scholarships from outside, private sources.<\/p>\n

Scholarship Information<\/h2>\n
Merit Scholarships<\/div>

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

If you are awarded a scholarship, notification will be sent along with your notification of admission. No separate application is required. Need-based grants and loans are available for students who qualify by filing the FAFSA.<\/p>\n

With more than 72% of our students receiving some form of financial aid, our commitment to affordability will make it easier for you and your family to make a smart and practical financial investment.<\/p>\n

Montclair now offers $2,000 scholarships a year for two (2) 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Terms and conditions apply. For full details visit the Undergraduate Admissions Merit Scholarship<\/a> web page.<\/p>\n

Please Note:<\/strong> The scholarship must be awarded before the start of your first semester at Montclair.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

ScholarshipUniverse<\/div>
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As part of our deep commitment to providing our students with a high quality and affordable education, Montclair has partnered with ScholarshipUniverse. This tool brings together external and internal scholarships in one convenient portal for our Red Hawks to access as much funding as possible. The best part? By filling out your ScholarshipUniverse profile, you\u2019ll be matched with best fit opportunities so that you can streamline your efforts to obtain additional aid – all in a matter of minutes.<\/p>\n

ScholarshipUniverse Log In<\/a><\/span> Learn More!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Scholarship Search Engines<\/div>
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The following search engines are not affiliated with Montclair State University although they are legitimate search engines and vet their scholarship postings. Before you begin your scholarship search, please protect yourself by reviewing common scholarship scam information<\/a>.<\/p>\n