Full Scholarships
The University of Montana will be awarding the Filter-Koch Scholarship to two dedicated UM students, and the UM Press scholarship to two Missoula community members. They will cover the full cost of tuition for these students.
The submission window for these scholarships have closed as of June 1st.
Partial Scholarships
Thanks to generous donations to the UM Foundation, we are awarding a limited number of need-based partial scholarships for the Montana Institute for the Book Arts. Priority will be given to working artists and students who are interested in building their craft and contributing to the book arts community in Montana.
Deadline to apply for the Bear Scratch Press Scholarship Fund is June 30, 2026.
Placements will be awarded by July 10th.
Bear Scratch Press Scholarship Fund Application
Please write two or three paragraphs describing your interest in attending the Montana Institute for the Book Arts. Please indicate which workshop you would prefer to attend in descending order, subject to room in the class.
Include your experience in the book arts or related fields, what you feel you may offer the program as a student and artist, and how you hope to apply your knowledge to the broader community.
Please note that this is not a full scholarship. Please indicate how much you are able to contribute toward a single session.
Submit your application in a word document to daniela.garvue@umt.edu before June 30, 2026.
Include: Your full name, birth date, address, phone number, and email.
You may attach relevant media (photos, website links, etc) if it is pertinent to your application.