The University of Montana Western Scholarship Application

We invite all new and returning students to apply for University of Montana Western scholarships each year.

These scholarships are raised by the Montana Western Foundation to help further students' academic achievement. We award scholarships by the academic year. There are no general scholarships available for spring/summer applicants.

Deadline: January 1

Your progress cannot be saved, please gather the following information before beginning the application and allow adequate time for completion

  • UMW student ID (8000#)
  • Career Goals (750 - 2000 characters)
  • Resume (optional)
  • Art Portfolio file (optional)
  • If you are majoring in Art K-12, Studio Art, or an AA in Art and would like to be eligible for the Mary Baker Emerick Art Scholarship you will need to submit a portfolio of 10 photographed pieces of artwork that best represent your artistic progress. Submit pieces in digital format, preferably in PowerPoint, by uploading them below. Images must be identified with your name, title, medium, and date. Do not submit actual artwork. (Poorly photographed images may negatively affect your application.)

Upon request, the University of Montana Western provides written materials in alternative formats for persons with disabilities. For more information about this or other services and accommodation needs, please contact the Student Affairs Disability Office at (406) 683-7388.

Once you have finished and submitted your scholarship application you will receive a confirmation to the email address listed on your scholarship application. If you do not receive a confirmation email please contact the Admissions office for further assistance at 406-683-7331

 

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* Attention Visual Art and Art Education Majors:
If you are majoring in Art K-12, Studio Art, or an AA in Art and would like to be eligible for the Mary Baker Emerick Art Scholarship you will need to submit a portfolio of 10 photographed pieces of artwork that best represent your artistic progress. Submit pieces in digital format, preferably in PowerPoint, by uploading them below. Images must be identified with your name, title, medium, and date. Do not submit actual artwork. (Poorly photographed images may negatively affect your application.)
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Montana Western has specific scholarship opportunities for students who are considered to be minorities. If you believe you may be eligible and wish to be considered for these awards, please answer the following questions:



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  • Scholarships are awarded only to students who have applied for admission or are currently enrolled and have submitted a scholarship application form
  • University of Montana Western scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit; however, financial need is a requirement for some scholarships. Applicants will be considered for all available scholarships for which they qualify.
  • Scholarships are available to students enrolling full time at Montana Western beginning fall semester unless otherwise stated in the scholarship criteria
  • Students wishing to apply for financial aid other than scholarships should contact the Financial Aid Office at 1-866-UMW-MONT.
  • This application covers all scholarships awarded except the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) scholarship and athletic scholarships. Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarships are automatically awarded based on western state residency, cumulative GPA, and admission to UMW by the priority deadline. Athletic scholarships are determined by the athletic department.
  • Scholarships awarded by Montana Western are intended for students in good standing who will be enrolled full time (12 credits or more + 15 consecutive weeks per semester) during the terms of the scholarship award, unless otherwise stated in the scholarship criteria. Awardees are subject to all satisfactory progress and requirements listed in the college catalog.


Typing your name in the signature box below indicates permission to review all academic progress as related to the determination of this award as well as giving permission to share this information with 3rd party scholarship donors.

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