Scholarship Opportunity

Louise A. Dean All Montana Tribal Nations Scholarship

Offered by Montana Community Foundation

The Louise A. Dean All Montana Tribal Nations Scholarship supports graduating high school seniors who are members of one of Montana's eight tribal nations and demonstrate financial need. Awards typically provide $2,500 to $3,000 per academic year and may continue for up to four academic years.

Minimum GPA2.3+
EssayRequired
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

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Application Timeline

Important application dates

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2026 Scholarship Cycle

OpensJanuary 1, 2026
DeadlineMarch 31, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be a graduating high school senior.
  • Be a member of one of the eight tribal nations in Montana.
  • Provide documentation of tribal enrollment.
  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.25.
  • Demonstrate financial need.
  • Be enrolled at an accredited postsecondary institution by the beginning of the first term of the awarded period.

Requirements

  • Complete the Montana Community Foundation scholarship application.
  • Submit your most recent high school or college transcript.
  • Provide tribal membership verification.
  • Provide FAFSA Submission Summary documentation establishing financial need.
  • Complete all required application responses.

How to Apply

  1. 1Create an account in the Montana Community Foundation Scholarship Portal.
  2. 2Complete the scholarship eligibility process.
  3. 3Access the Louise A. Dean All Montana Tribal Nations Scholarship application.
  4. 4Upload your most recent transcript.
  5. 5Upload tribal membership verification.
  6. 6Provide required FAFSA financial-need documentation.
  7. 7Complete all required application responses and submit by March 31.

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