Background

The Louise A. Dean All Montana Tribal Nations Scholarship was created to benefit indigenous students from Montana.

Criteria

Required Criteria

The following are required criteria for this scholarship. Applicants must:

• be a member of one of the 8 Tribes in Montana. Applicant must provide documentation of enrollment.
• have a GPA of 2.25 or higher.
• provide proof of financial need.
• be enrolled, per the requirements of each scholarship, at an accredited postsecondary institution by the start of the first term of the awarded period.

Continuing Criteria

Scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive the awarded scholarship for up to 4 academic years. Current recipients of this scholarship looking to continue the scholarship for another year must:

• continue to meet the required criteria for this scholarship;
• submit their most recent transcript and proof of continuing enrollment; and
• complete the MCF Continued Scholarship Form (sent via email in early Spring to each recipient).

Reapplication

Previous recipients are NOT allowed to apply again.

Awards

This scholarship typically provides the following each academic year.

Award Type

Multi-Year (Up to 4 Years Awarded)

Amount per Award

Typically $2,500 to $3,000 per academic year.

# of Awards

Typically 3 to 4 recipients each year.

Applying

Application Access Code

26DEANTN

Use this Access Code to apply directly for this scholarship within the MCF Scholarship Portal.

Materials Needed

The following materials are required for submission with an application.

• Most Recent Transcript (High School or College)
• Tribal Membership Verification
• FAFSA FSS