Dennis and Phyllis Washington Native American Graduate Scholarship
“Ultimately, I am inspired by younger generations and the idea of ensuring that life will be better every generation as Native American people become more educated each time they are presented with the opportunities.” – Salisha Old Bull, scholarship recipient
The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation has created the only Native American Graduate Scholarship at Montana State University and The University of Montana. Inquiries should be made to the graduate school admissions office at Montana State University and The University of Montana.
The Scholarship upholds Dennis Washington’s long time vision of promoting the betterment of society and the development of a highly diverse workforce through education.
Eligibility requirements:
- Applicants must be accepted to a Master’s or Doctoral Degree program at the Graduate School of The University of Montana or Montana State University (no law degree or medical related field, including pharmacy)
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate and 3.0 during any graduate program work
- One page typed essay indicating reasons for pursuing graduate education and goals for application of education
- Graduate from a 4-year regionally accredited institution of higher learning anywhere in the United States
- Five letters of reference, including two from nonacademic individuals
- Appropriate standardized test score, if required by program (GRE,GMAT)
- Montana resident
- Enrolled member of a Montana Native American Tribe
One Graduate Scholarship will be awarded annually to each of The University of Montana and Montana State University:
- $10,000 stipend each
- Designation as a research or teaching assistant
- Eligibility for Montana Native American Fee Waiver
The University of Montana or Montana State University can choose whether or not to renew the Scholarship after the first year (maximum 2 years for a Master’s program and 3 years for a Ph.D. program).
For information on the scholarship and how to apply, please contact the Graduate School at Montana State University or The University of Montana.
