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Montana Resident Scholarships

The Davidson Honors College Presidential Leadership Scholarship

*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 31^st.

For more information, please refer to The Davidson Honors College application, eligibility and instruction packet.

Montana Resident Entering Student Scholarship Program

Deadline: December 31st

The Montana Resident Entering Student Scholarship Program draws together many endowed scholarships and donations into a single scholarship application form.   New freshman and new transfer student can apply.  A scholarship committee matches qualified applications with the scholarship that best fits them. 
Please note:  If you have completed the Davidson Honors College Application by December 31^st and have not been awarded a Presidential Leadership Scholarship you will automatically be considered for the Montana Resident Entering Student Scholarship.

For more information, or to apply, download and print the Montana Resident Entering Student Scholarship Application, eligibility and instructions packet.

The Horatio Alger Montana Scholarship Program

*INCOMING FRESHMAN ONLY*

The Horatio Alger Montana Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to eligible high school seniors in the State of Montana who aspire to pursue higher education at the University of Montana. This scholarship will be awarded according to the terms set by Horatio Alger.

For detailed information and a complete list of eligibility requirements, please visit the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation web site at www.dpwfoundation.org.

National Merit Scholarship

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.

Army ROTC Scholarship

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.

Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships

If you are interested in becoming a prospective student athlete at The University of Montana please contact the Athletic Department. 

Academic Department Scholarships

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.

Other scholarship sources

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.