BOZEMAN — Montana State University’s most prestigious scholarship has been awarded to 21 high school graduates from across the nation and world, including Ella Norby, Sidney.
Norby, a graduate of Sidney High School and planning to pursue a degree in finance, has served as captain of her basketball, golf and drill teams. She is a nationally recognized dancer for Cutting Edge Dance Studio and spent her summers swimming for the Sidney Tiger Sharks. Alongside her athletics, she also was president of the Math Madness Club, Close Up and National Honor Society. She was also an officer for American Politics Club and the Montana High School Association Student Advisory Council. She was chosen to represent Sidney Hugh school at the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State and was nominated to represent Montana and serve as a senator in Washington, DC, at ALA Girls Nation. Her parents are Jeremy and Lorilee Norby.
The MSU Presidential Scholarship is awarded based on scholastic achievement, demonstrated leadership and exemplary public service. Students receive an annual stipend plus a tuition waiver. The scholarship is for four years if the students maintain a superior academic standing at MSU.
“MSU continues to attract exceptional high school scholars,” said MSU President Waded Cruzado. “We are excited that these students have chosen to attend Montana State University, and we can’t wait to welcome them to campus this fall.”
The scholars were selected from a pool of approximately 1,350 applicants, according to Durward Sobek, interim dean of the MSU Honors College.
“We are immensely proud of these outstanding students who have demonstrated unparalleled academic excellence, exceptional leadership and deep commitment to community service,” Sobek said. “Their achievements embody the core values of our university and set a high standard for their peers.”
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