Scholarships represent the key to access in higher education. More than half the students currently receive financial aid in the form of loans, grants, or scholarships. Scholarships allow students to better focus on their coursework and take advantage of the opportunities the college has to offer. They work fewer hours to pay for school and are accruing far less debt. Scholarships benefit students in the college in multiple ways. They inspire more students to apply and attend college. With more time and less debt, students can pursue their ambitions and contribute more to the community.

Scholarships are a wonderful way to provide a legacy for a loved one or a family. There are many options in creating scholarships and we would be happy to assist you in determining the best option for you. The availability of scholarships not only provide a great sense of pride in Northern but they enable Northern to:

• Expand and grow its recruitment activities
• Increase retention
• Become competitive with the scholarships offered by other universities and colleges
• Provide a greater opportunity to keep graduates in Montana with lower loan debt loads

Your gift will allow Northern to light up the lives of students today and tomorrow.