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Dennis and Phyllis Washington Native American Graduate Scholarship

I feel proud to represent my tribe as a scholar because I want children to know that education is important and possible, and that there are people who want to support them to get educated and believe that they can do it.”
– Kimberly McKeehan, 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:

The recipient must:

Dennis and Phyllis Washington Native American Graduate Scholarship

  • be accepted to a Master’s or Doctoral degree program at Montana State University or University of Montana (no professional degrees such as law, business, or pharmacy may apply);
  • have a baccalaureate degree from a four-year regionally accredited institution of higher learning anywhere in the U.S. and have graduated with at least a 2.5 undergraduate cumulative GPA;
  • be enrolled at full-time status;
  • maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
  • be a Montana resident;
  • be an enrolled member of a Montana tribe; and
  • be a U.S. citizen.

For information on the scholarship and how to apply, please contact the Graduate School at Montana State University or the University of Montana.

Native American Graduate Scholarship

The Foundation has created the only Native American Graduate Scholarship at Montana State University and The University of Montana.

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Presidential Leadership Scholarship

Created through the Davidson Honors College at the University of Montana, the scholarship receives funding from various donors.

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Dennis Washington Leadership Graduate Scholarship

Assistance to Horatio Alger Scholar Alumni who show leadership, integrity, entrepreneurial skills, and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity.

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Horatio Alger Scholarship

Help for seniors at Montana high schools who want to go to college at a Montana University System institution.

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