Horatio Alger Montana Undergraduate Scholarship Program Grant

The Horatio Alger Montana Undergraduate Scholarship Program, backed by the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, offers vital financial support to Montana high school seniors facing adversity. This scholarship targets students with strong character, financial need, and a commitment to higher education. Eligible recipients can utilize the award at any accredited nonprofit college in the U.S., ensuring they have access to necessary resources and mentoring to succeed in their academic pursuits and build brighter futures.

Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation
The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, one of the largest private foundations in the Pacific Northwest, was established to channel the philanthropic vision of Dennis and Phyllis Washington. Grounded in the belief that strong communities create opportunities for all, the Foundation focuses its support on programs that improve the quality of life for individuals and families. Through investments in education, health and human services, arts and culture, and community service initiatives, the Foundation aims to create lasting, measurable impact across the region.Guided by the Washington family’s values of generosity, compassion, and long-term community commitment, the Foundation prioritizes organizations that demonstrate strong leadership, fiscal responsibility, and meaningful outcomes.
The Horatio Alger Montana Undergraduate Scholarship Program, supported by the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, provides substantial financial assistance to Montana high school seniors who have demonstrated resilience in overcoming significant adversity. The scholarship is designed for students who exhibit strong character, a commitment to pursuing higher education, and financial need. Recipients may use the award at any accredited nonprofit college or university in the United States to pursue an undergraduate degree.
The program supports students who have maintained at least a 2.0 GPA, are U.S. citizens, and come from households with low to moderate income. In addition to financial support, scholars gain access to mentoring, networking, and educational resources through the Horatio Alger Association, helping them persist through college and achieve long-term success.

Eligibility

Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in Montana, progressing toward graduation in spring/summer 2024, with plans to enter a college in the Montana University System no later than the fall following graduation.Be involved in co-curricular, after school, or community activities.Demonstrate critical financial need. Students of families who are eligible for the pell grant are strongly encouraged to apply.Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity.Be a United States citizen.Pursue & complete a bachelor’s degree in the Montana University System. Students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution.