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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 FY22

    $990

  • Foundation support to UMW in FY22

    $1,232,669

  • Dollars raised in FY22

    $1,799,276

  • Total scholarship support in FY22

    $456,508

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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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Latest News

May 15, 2023
byUniversity Communications

The Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and the University of Montana Western Glass Arts Program have partnered for the third year in a row for the Annual Beaverhead Treasure Hunt. One-of-a-kind, beautiful glass art objects, custom-made by UMW Glass students, will be hidden at local businesses from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

May 9, 2023
byUniversity Communications

The University of Montana Western Foundation is honored to share the history and impact of the Gerringa Family Scholarship and its support of education majors attending Montana Western.

May 2, 2023
byUniversity Communications

he University of Montana Western’s 126th Annual Commencement ceremony will feature speaker Taylor Nahrgang, UMW alumnus and Director of Western & Work Partnerships at Ariat International.

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.