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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.

  • Avg. scholarship awarded FY18

    $1111

  • Foundation support to UMW in FY18

    $788003

  • Dollars raised in FY18

    $670080

  • Total scholarship support in FY18

    $352056

  • Our programs are designed to further our mission and provide much needed services for our constituents.
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  • Fundraisers and events help us raise awareness and generate crucial resources to serve our community. Join us at our next event and see how you can get involved.
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  • Improve your community by joining our cause. You'd be surprised at what a huge difference a little bit of your time can make.
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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.

News & Notes

November 30, 2018
byMorgan Rose. Photography by Ava Nelson

Montana Western students Ava Nelson and Shayla McGregor, along with PATH advisor Lexi Benson, joined the nearly 500 individuals in attendance at this year’s NASPA conference, known as the General Assembly, held Nov. 1-4 in Kissimmee, Florida. Over 100 universities from around the nation were represented.

November 26, 2018
byMatt Raffety. Photography by Adrian Sanchez Gonzalez.

The University of Montana Western is pleased to announce a production of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar as part of the 2018-19 Bank of Commerce sponsored Performing Arts Series. The shows will take place on December 6, presented by Montana Shakespeare in the Schools (MSIS).

November 19, 2018
byMatt Raffety

The Montana Western Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the launch of a new scholarship application portal for all current and prospective students at the University of Montana Western.

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