*INCOMING FRESHMAN ONLY*
Deadline: December 31st
The Presidential Leadership Scholarship is The University of Montana’s
premier academic scholarship, recognizing outstanding talent, academic
performance and contribution to the community. To apply for the Davidson Honors College
Presidential Leadership scholarship complete the Davidson Honors College
(DHC) application postmarked by December 31st.
For more information, please refer to The Davidson Honors College application, eligibility and instruction packet.
Priority Deadline: December 31st
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Scholarship is a competitive merit based scholarship. Academic success is the primary factor in awarding of the WUE Scholarship. To be eligible for the WUE Scholarship students must apply for and be admitted to The University of Montana.
The awarding of WUE will be determined based on the information provided in the application for undergraduate admission only. Student’s academic major will not have any effect in the awarding process. Priority will be given to applications postmarked by December 31st. The WUE Scholarship amount represents 150 percent of Montana resident tuition and fees rather than the full nonresident tuition and fees.
Eligible applicants must be first time incoming students to The University of Montana (freshman or transfer) from:
You do not need to apply for the WUE Scholarship, you will be automatically considered from information on your admission application.
Priority Deadline: December 31st
Complete The University of Montana Application for Undergraduate Admission to apply. Non resident awards and scholarships—including WUE—will be determined based on the application for undergraduate admission only. Priority will be given to applications postmarked by December 31st. A scholarship committee matches qualified applications with the scholarship that best fits them.
The University of Montana participates in the National Merit Scholarship Program and offers awards of $2,000 a year to finalists who have indicated UM as their first choice for attending college. Semi-finalists who enroll at UM receive an award of $1,000 a year. Interested students are encouraged to list UM as their first college choice.
The University of
Montana participates in the Army ROTC Scholarship programs through its
Army ROTC unit. To receive an application for a four-year scholarship,
contact your high school guidance office. Applications for two and
three-year scholarship are available directly for The University of
Montana ROTC department. If you have any questions or if you would like to
receive an application please contact Army ROTC by calling 406.243.ARMY
(2769), collect calls accepted.
If you are interested in becoming a prospective student athlete at The University of Montana please contact the Athletic Department.
Many of UM's academic departments award scholarships to exceptionally talented students. You are encouraged to contact the department of interest by January to find out more about the scholarships and application process.
You will want to check with your high school guidance counselor to see if they offer a scholarship search. Your local library or bookstore may also have scholarship books to help you find assistance.