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The University of Montana Western Foundation exists to inspire generosity and connect donors with their passions in order to promote access and excellence in higher education at the University of Montana Western.
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Avg. scholarship awarded FY23
$1,000
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Foundation support to UMW in FY23
$1,372,539
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Dollars raised in FY23
$1,870,674
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Total scholarship support in FY23
$470,873
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Latest News
The University of Montana Western is excited to announce the Beaverhead Bulldog Bundle, a special offer for high school seniors graduating in Spring 2025 who are residents of Beaverhead County. The Beaverhead Bulldog Bundle provides free on-campus housing for these students who choose to attend Montana Western, helping local students save significantly as they begin their college journey.
The University of Montana Western is excited to offer a path for paraprofessionals, emergency hires, and place-based Montana students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, fully online, through UMW’s Project REAL (Rural Experience, Authentic Learning).
The University of Montana Western Athletics Department and the UMW Foundation & Alumni Office will host the 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, September 14, at 5:30 p.m. in the Lewis and Clark Room of Mathews Hall.
Contact the UMW Foundation at (406) 683-7305 or (406) 683-7306 or by email at foundation@umwestern.edu.
The University of Montana Western is always looking for nominations for the following recognition events in order to acknowledge our outstanding alumni and friends. If you know an outstanding individual who meets the criteria of the following categories, please share your nomination with us today. Jane Helm Maddock Service Award, Education Hall of Fame, Distinguished Alumni Service Award and Athletic Hall of Fame. See criteria and nominate here.