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Below you will find a listing of scholarships available to students with brief information about the scholarship qualifications.
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UMW Scholarship Committee
(406) 683-7331
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$1,000 |
Gallatin Cattlewomen Scholarship
The Gallatin Cattlewomen established this scholarship to be awarded to a...
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$200 |
Genevieve Albertson Shakespeare Club Scholarship
The Genevieve Albertson Shakespeare Club Memorial Scholarship was...
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$500 |
George and Ellen Nelson Family Scholarship
The George and Ellen Nelson Family Scholarship consists of (1) $500...
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$2,000 |
Georgiana & Hans Andersen Scholarship
Award based primary consideration on students demonstrated scholastic...
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$1,000 |
Gerringa Family Scholarship in honor of Bob and Clara Gerringa
Randy Gerringa, Stephanie Gerringa and Michelle Devlin established the...
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$1,000 |
Gerta and Bill Mular Scholarship
The family of Gerta and Bill Mular wish to honor their parents through...
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$500 |
Greg Stewart Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a junior/senior IT major with a minimum 2.0 GPA and financial...
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$300 |
Hancock-Emerick Art Scholarship
Awarded to a worthy art student seeking a Art Education degree at...
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Up to $2,000 |
Heisey Foundation Scholarship
Awarded to sophomore, junior or senior who have graduated from specific...
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$1,000 |
Helm Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a good student who has declared English as their major or...
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$800 |
Honors Scholarship
Awarded by the Honors Program Director. Established by Dr. Jane Helm...
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$500 |
Howard Smith Memorial
Awarded to an upper division student who demonstrates ability and...
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$500 |
Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF)-Bridenstine Award
Awarded to an outstanding student committed to the Christian faith....
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$500 |
Irene Carver Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a sophomore, junior or senior Montana native with a GPA...
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$2,000 |
Jack & Isabel Haynes Scholarship
As a gift to the youth of Montana, Jack and Isabel Haynes established...
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$1,750.00 |
James and Dorothy Short Scholarship
One Scholarship awarded to a White Sulphur Springs graduate. One...
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$500 |
James P. Kovatch and the Sons & Daughters of Montana Pioneers (SDMP)
Awarded to a student who is enrolled full-time and in good standing with...
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No less than $500 |
Jane Buttrey Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a humanities and social science majors with a minimum 3.0 and...
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$1,000 |
Jaycees Scholarship
The Dillon Jaycees Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship to be awarded to...
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$1,000 |
Jean Feldt Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a female athlete with preference to elementary education with...
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$500 |
Jim Spehar Memorial
Awarded to a junior/senior IT major with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Established...
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$300 |
Joseph E. McCarvel Scholarship
Awarded to an elementary education major with a minimum 2.5 GPA from...
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$500.00 |
KDBM-KBEV Radio Scholarship
In recognition of her passion for public radio and communications, JoAnn...
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$500 |
Kleis Larsen Scholarship
Awarded to a Montana high school graduate who plans to teach in Montana....
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$1,000 |
Kristen Lynn Dunfee Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a Montana high school graduate who plans to teach in Montana...
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$1,000 |
Larry and Darleen Link Memorial Scholarship
Established by Garry & Linda Link.
Awarded to a Montana high school...
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$1,000 |
Lee E. Orr Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Lee’s loving family in honor of...
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$150 |
Lula Mae Clay Scholarship
Awarded to an outstanding all-around student. Established from her...
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$1,000 |
Lulack “Rock Jock” Scholarship
Awarded to a student majoring in geology or environmental science with...
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$400 |
Maier Miller Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to an outstanding athlete with high scholastic achievement and...
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$500 |
Margaret R. Orr Memorial Scholarship
Margaret received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Education from...
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$200 |
Marny Spruce Scholarship
Awarded to a Native American student with a minimum 3.0 GPA, preference...
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$500 |
Montana Western Admissions Scholarship
New students attending Montana Western with a GPA of 3.0 – 3.5 are...
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$500 |
National Trail Heritage Foundation Camp Fortunate Chapter Member Scholarship
Awarded to a junior or senior who is a graduate of a Montana High School...
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Varies |
Non-Traditional Morningstar Scholarship
Awarded to a Montana resident “older” student (who have not gone...
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$1,000 |
Norman & Maurine Jacobson Education Scholarship
Awarded to a student with a minimum 2.0 GPA who is an education major....
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$400 |
Osborne Memorial Scholarship
Lawrence “Pop” started work at State Normal College in 1926 and...
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$250 |
Patty Bennett Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a junior or senior female volleyball player with a minimum...
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$250 |
Pendergast Scholarship
Awarded to a Montana resident with a minimum 2.5 GPA and financial need....
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$2,500 |
Peters Education Scholarship
Ken and Linda Peters would like to acknowledge Education students with...
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$2,500 |
Pioneer Federal Savings and Loan Scholarship honoring Phyllis & Tom Welch
The Pioneer Federal Savings & Loan Scholarship honoring Phyllis and Tom...
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$500 |
Psychology Undergraduate Research Grant
This award, funded through the contributions of faculty, alumni, and...
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$1,000 |
Robert & Carol English Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to an English major student who is full time and in good...
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$500 |
Robert Mock Memorial
Awarded to a student with a minimum 3.25 GPA, enrolled in the BA Social...
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$500 |
Robert Monaco Memorial
Awarded to a Montana high school graduate (preference to Beaverhead...
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$1,000 |
Rotary Scholarship
Awarded to an outstanding student with high scholastic ability, need and...
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$1,000 |
Roy Evenson Grant Scholarship
Awarded to a student based on need, disabled, future potential or...
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$500 |
Ryburn Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a sophomore/junior/senior with a minimum 2.5 GPA who...
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$1,000 |
Sampson Rural Scholarship
Awarded to a student from a rural school who excels scholastically....
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$2,000.00 |
Sheila Stearns Leadership Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Sheila Stearns. Sheila was...
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