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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 FY23

    $1,000

  • Foundation support to UMW in FY23

    $1,372,539

  • Dollars raised in FY23

    $1,870,674

  • Total scholarship support in FY23

    $470,873

Latest News

The University of Montana Western is proud to announce that Iola "Olie" Else has been honored with the Montana Farm Bureau Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her unwavering commitment to agricultural advocacy.

The University of Montana Western Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of the Ronald J. Woods Charitable Trust Annual Scholarship. This scholarship aims to support and recognize students attending Montana Western who are pursuing a degree in education.

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.

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.