About Us

WHAT WE DO

We are here to advise and mentor students through every step of the scholarship process – from “just curious” to post-submission and award. Students are encouraged to express their individuality and be independent when applying, while they receive guidance and resources that enables them to reflect deeply on their personal and professional goals, improve their writing and communication skills, and create and submit competitive applications. We aim to help create a culture of excitement and commitment to scholarships on the UM campus through outreach, campus collaborations, and celebrating student success.

Office of External Scholarships and Fellowships Staff

  • Kylla Benes looking into the distance in front of tree and green foliage.

    Kylla Benes

    Kylla Benes, Director
    kylla.benes@mso.umt.edu
    406-243-5241, DHC 106

    Director Kylla Benes has over 15-years of experience teaching and mentoring students. Her academic specialty is marine ecology, and at UM she has taught Freshwater Ecology, Science Writing, Personal & Professional Development, Scholarship Bootcamp, and an interdisciplinary course on Water.

  • Laura Clague smiling with snow covered trees in the background

    Laura Clague

    Laura Clague, Communications Manager
    laura.clague@mso.umt.edu

    A senior marketing student and member of the Davidson Honors College, Laura is excited to apply her marketing education to aid the outreach of the office.