Montana Governor Announces "Governor Schweitzer’s One in a Million" Scholarship Fund

Governor Brian Schweitzer announced today that he is starting the "Governor Schweitzer’s One in a Million" scholarship fund for Montana kids born between December 25, 2011 and January 1, 2012, who will go on to study math or science at a unit of the Montana University System. State census experts predict that sometime during the end of 2011 Montana’s population surpassed one million.

"This is a gift for the future," said Governor Brian Schweitzer. "I believe one of the best things we can do is help further the education of Montana students. I’m starting with a $1,000 donation and challenge other Montana individuals or businesses to donate the same."

The money will be held at the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education until year 2030 and donations will be tax deductable. At that time, scholarships will be offered for a student or students who were born between December 25, 2011 and January 1, 2012 and who will go on to study math or science at a unit of the Montana University System.

People or businesses interested in donating to the fund can call the Governor’s Office at 406-444-3111 for additional information.