Anonymous donor funds scholarship for Native students at MSU Billings
A $150,000 donation to Montana State University Billings will expand scholarship support for Native American students beginning this fall semester
An anonymous donor contributed about $150,000 to the Indigenous Community Impact Scholarship at Montana State University Billings, expanding financial support for Native American students beginning this fall semester, according to KTVQ. The donor is a longtime supporter of the Native American Achievement Center, which serves nearly 400 Native students enrolled at the university.
According to KTVQ, the scholarship is intended for students who plan to support their tribal communities and for those facing financial barriers to attending or remaining in college. The university said many Native students travel long distances to attend school and often support family members back home. Student Ricki Campbell said the scholarship addresses challenges Indigenous students face when transitioning from small, close-knit communities to larger universities.
- 1.Grace Stewart. KTVQ, .
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