NorthWestern Energy Community Works Scholarship
for Native American Students in Engineering
A special new scholarship opportunity for Native Am erican students!
In order to encourage and support Native American students studying Engineering, NorthWestern Energy has
established a scholarship program administered by the Montana State University Alumni Foundation. Up to three
$2,000 scholarships will be awarded competitively to Native American students who meet the qualifications based
on submission of an application, as described below.
NorthWestern Energy is an investor-owned utility and one of the largest providers of electricity and natural gas in
the northwest quadrant of the United States. NorthWestern Energy serves approximately 339,400 electric
customers and 182,100 natural gas customers in the state of Montana. Montana facilities include 7,000 miles of
electrical transmission lines, 17,300 miles of electrical distribution lines, 2,000 miles of national gas transmission
lines, and 5,000 miles of national gas distribution lines. NorthWestern Energy employs more than 1,000 people in
the state of Montana.
Scholarship qualifications:
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Are enrolled members of a federally recognized Native American Tribe or the Little Shell Chippewa Tribe
recognized by the State of Montana
Enrolled in a major from MSU’s College of Engineering with at least 12 credits per semester.
Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 on 4.0 scale
Demonstrate strong work ethic and leadership potential as evidenced through their professional and/or
personal extracurricular activities.
To apply for the NorthWestern Energy Community Works Scholarship, please prepare and submit the following
information:
☐ The Community Works Scholarship application form (see attached).
☐ A copy of your MSU transcript (an unofficial transcript is satisfactory).
☐ Proof of tribal affiliation (CIB, enrollment card, status card)
☐ A concise (~3 pages) typed statement of your educational and career goals and interests, and how they relate to
engineering. Within your statement, be sure to discuss any special experiences or research activities you have been
involved in, as well as any examples of jobs, honors, awards, and areas of leadership in school and in extra-curricular
activities.
☐ One letter of recommendation from a professor or staff member who knows you. Do not include the letter of
recommendation in your application packet: ask the referee to send the letter directly to the College of
Engineering’s Designing Our Community program, 313 Roberts Hall.
All materials must be received by December 3, 2012, for consideration in this year's
competition. Questions concerning the NorthWestern Energy Community Works
Scholarship Program may be directed to the Designing Our Community Program, (406)
994-6723 or julian.collins@coe.montana.edu.
NorthWestern Energy Community Works Scholarship
for Native American Students in Engineering
Application Form
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☐ I am a full-time undergraduate student during the academic year 2012-2013.
☐ I have officially declared a major within the College of Engineering, and am seeking a BS degree.
☐ If awarded an NWE Community Works Scholarship, I agree to provide information about my studies, future internships,
and/or employment on request beyond the term of the award to the COE’s Designing Our Community Program.
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In addition to this application form, please supply the following:
☐ A copy of your MSU transcript (an unofficial transcript is satisfactory).
☐ A concise (~3 pages) typed statement of your educational and career goals and interests, and how they relate to
engineering. Within your statement, be sure to discuss any special experiences or research activities you have been
involved in, as well as any examples of jobs, honors, awards, and areas of leadership in school and in extra-curricular
activities.
☐ Proof of tribal affiliation (CIB, enrollment card, status card)
☐ One letter of recommendation from a professor or staff member who knows you. Do not include the letter of
recommendation in your application packet: ask the referee to send the letter directly to the College of Engineering’s
Designing Our Community program, 313 Roberts Hall.
Send completed application materials to:
Northwestern Energy Community Works Scholarship Program
c/o Designing Our Community Scholarship Committee
313 Roberts Hall, Box 173820
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT 59717-3780
All materials must be received by December 3, 2012, for consideration in this year's competition. Questions concerning the
NorthWestern Energy Community Works Scholarship Program may be directed to the Designing Our Community Program,
(406) 994-6723 or julian.collins@coe.montana.edu.