In 1862, Senator Justin Smith Morrill proposed the Morrill Land-Grant College Act. This Act granted land to establish and fund the construction of agricultural and mechanical schools. Many notable schools in the United States are Morrill land- grant colleges including Montana State University. Both the 1862 and 1890 Acts gave more people the opportunity to attend college and offered a new framework for higher education.    Because of  Justin Smith Morrill the United States emerged as a leader in many industries and shaped opportunity for individuals and communities alike.

Because of this remarkable legacy, Montana State University has developed the Morrill Scholars Program to continue drive the mission of the public land grant university into the future by identifying and supporting future leaders who will have an impact on their communities.

As a Morrill Scholar, you’ll have access to the best faculty and staff who are dedicated to ensuring you too can have impact on the world around you.   We have curated a team here to support your education – inside and outside of the classroom – so that when you graduate from MSU you are able to advance a career and a future with impact.

 

Why YOU?

As you might have noticed, universities do things differently than high school – MSU is ambitious about ensuring all our students have a future filled with promise.  You were selected as a Morrill Scholar because we want you to make difference in the world around you.  We know you have the potential to have impact in your community both during and after college.  We want to help you cultivate experiences – inside and outside of the classroom to ensure you get the most out of your college degree at MSU.

By surrounding yourself with engaging faculty, dedicated staff, and savvy peer mentors and tutors you’ll accelerate your learning curve and find your sense of purpose and belonging at MSU.    Because you are a Morrill Scholar, you will be able to fast track your leadership and career development with your association with this program.

 

Justin Smith Morrill founder of the land grant university- to include MSU.

Justin Smith Morrill founder of the land grant university- to include MSU.

Justin Smith Morrill Scholars will have the opportunity to engage in exciting classes, thoughtful workshops and other engagement opportunities ​

Justin Smith Morrill Scholars will have the opportunity to engage in exciting classes, thoughtful workshops and other engagement opportunities