Ryan and Lisa Lance in front of the Lance Leadership HallThe Ryan and Lisa Lance Scholars Program will provide the means to make a Montana Tech education possible for more Montana students.

The Lance Scholars Program will annually provide 50 in-state students with the opportunity to receive a $4,000 per year scholarship, renewable for up to an additional three years (up to $16,000 total).

Students who are chosen for the Lance Scholars Program will have the advantage of taking part in exclusive presentations and activities throughout the year.

Upon acceptance to Montana Tech, qualifying students will receive a link to apply for the Lance Scholars Program and submit materials on their personal URL (PURL) page.

Applicants will be asked in 3-5 sentences to answer the question: During your time at Montana Tech, what is one thing you'd like to learn or experience that has the ability to effect change in the world?

If you have any questions, please contact our Admissions Office at admissions@mtech.edu or 406-496-4791. 

Scholarship Timeline
Activity Date
Deadline to submit the FAFSA February 1, 2025
Deadline to apply February 15, 2025
Recipients notified April 1, 2025
Deadline to accept May 1, 2025
Scholarship Criteria

• Student must have a 3.0 GPA or higher at time of application.

• Student must be a resident of Montana.

• Student must be an incoming first-year, transfer, or a Highlands College student moving to a bachelor’s degree program.

• Student must complete the dedicated scholarship application for the Lance Scholars program.

• Student must complete the FAFSA.

Steps to Apply
☑  Apply for Admission

We are committed to supporting your journey to college by making your application and enrollment process simple and informative.

☑  Check Your PURL

Upon acceptance to Montana Tech, qualifying students will receive a link to apply to the Lance Scholarship on their personal URL (PURL) page.

☑  Complete FAFSA

Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available online starting December 2023. Contact your high school counselor or visit FAFSA.gov for more information.

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