Student Scholarships

Are you a University of Montana student planning on participating in a low-paid or unpaid internship or have a research project or study abroad trip planned? Perhaps you have an interest in attending a professional conference or have an idea for a social entrepreneurship project? If so, the Experiential Learning Scholarship Fund may help you with the funds necessary to participate.

Students seeking support to pursue these types of experiential learning activities should apply. Students may apply for up to $2,000.

Experiences:

• Internships (low-paid* or unpaid) 
• Research Projects
• Creative Works (performance/production)
• Travel (study abroad, National Student Exchange, field study programs, presentations and conferences, professional development)
• Service (projects related to serving your community)

*A low-paid internship is defined as receiving less than minimum wage ($10.55/hour)

Please see the Experiential Learning Scholarship Fund website for details related to application timelines, processes, and frequently asked questions.

Faculty/Staff Grants

The Experiential Learning Faculty Support Fund invites applications from faculty and staff to incorporate experiential learning into their classes and programs. Experiential learning is an important component of a student’s education at UM, and a high-impact practice that supports student success and career readiness. These experiences includes internships, service learning, research, field experience, clinicals/practicum, project-based learning, and community engagement.

Please see the Experiential Learning Faculty Support Fund website for details related to project goals, application timelines and processes, and eligible costs.