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Biological Sciences has raised $ 4,925 from 8 gifts!
Biological Sciences
Raising Funds to Support Students in Biological Sciences and Exercise Health Sciences


For nearly 125 years, Montana Tech has opened doors of opportunity for students to explore, discover, and lead. Today, our Department of Biological Sciences continues that proud legacy as a gateway to expansive possibilities in medicine, veterinary medicine, wildlife biology, exercise and health science, and graduate studies.

At Montana Tech, biology students don’t just learn in classrooms—they actively engage in research. Through independent projects and collaborations with faculty, students gain hands-on experience tackling real-world questions. Our location near three national parks, wilderness areas, wildlife management areas, and world-class trout streams provides unparalleled opportunities for field research and outdoor learning. Small class sizes and close student-faculty interactions create a personalized and rigorous academic experience.


 


Investing in Students, Growing the Program

Scholarship support is vital to enriching the student experience and ensuring the continued growth of our programs. By contributing to scholarships like the Biological Sciences Departmental Scholarship and the Health and Exercise Science Scholarship, you empower students with hands-on opportunities and help them reach their educational goals.

Biological Sciences Departmental Scholarships help us recruit and retain students who are passionate about biology, providing them with resources to learn, research, and thrive in our unique setting.

The Health and Exercise Science Scholarship supports students pursuing careers as health, safety, fitness, or medical professionals. With a science-based curriculum focused on wellness, exercise physiology, and occupational health and safety, these students are preparing to improve lives and communities.

DayOne 2025 Matching Opportunities

During DayOne, thanks to the generosity of Jack ’73 and Leah McCarthy:

All gifts to the Biological Sciences Departmental Scholarships will be matched 1:1 up to $2,000.

All gifts to the Health and Exercise Science Scholarship will be matched 1:1 up to $1,000.


Your support during DayOne not only strengthens our students’ futures—it honors Montana Tech’s 125 years of excellence. By giving, you ensure that the next generation of scientists, healthcare providers, and innovators can thrive in an environment rooted in discovery, hands-on learning, and community.

We are grateful for your support and need your help to spread the word! Share this project on social media, by email, and with friends. Together, we can make a lasting difference in the lives of our students and the future of our programs.

Make your DayOne gift today and celebrate 125 years of Montana Tech by investing in the future of Biological Sciences.

 

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Biological Sciences Donor Map
Rank State Gifts
1 MT 6
2 MA 2
3 AA 0
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Biological Sciences Scholarship Match
Thanks to Jack '73 and Leah McCarthy, an additional $2,000 was matched towards gifts made to the Biological Sciences Scholarship during DayOne. This matching opportunity has been met and awarded all available funds.
Completed
2
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Exercise and Health Science Scholarship Match
Thank you to Jack '73 and Leah McCarthy who added an additional $1,000 in matching dollars to the Exercise and Health Science Scholarship during DayOne. This match opportunity has been met and awarded all available funds.
Completed
2
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First Time Donor Match
This match has been met and all available funds have been awarded. During DayOne first time donors had their gifts matched 1:1 from a match pool of $5,000. This matching opportunity has been met and awarded all available funds.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Student Donor Match
During DayOne Montana Tech student donors had their gift matched 1:1 from a match pool of $5,000. This matching opportunity has been met and awarded all available funds. Thank you for supporting your passion through DayOne, Montana Tech's giving event!
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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McCarthy Second Chance - First Time Donor Match
This match has been met and all available funds have been awarded. Thanks to Jack '73 and Leah McCarthy during DayOne first time donors had their gifts matched 1:1 from a match pool of $5,000. This matching opportunity has been met and awarded all available funds.
Completed
2
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McCarthy Momentum Match
Thank you to Jack '73 and Leah McCarthy for driving the momentum and excitement during DayOne. An additional $5,000 has been added to DayOne projects, funds, and scholarships thanks to their generosity. This matching opportunity has been met and awarded all available funds.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$5,000
Faculty Staff Participation Match Challenge
$5,000 was unlocked with the participation of 50 Montana Tech faculty staff members. $100 will be applied to the project to which the original gift was made by the donor. This match opportunity has been met. Thank you to all of our Montana Tech faculty and staff for participating in DayOne 2025 and supporting the students and programs of Montana Tech!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$3,000
Kolstad Board Legacy Participation Challenge
Thank you to Gary Kolstad for adding an additional $25,000 to the Montana Tech Foundation Board Legacy Fund and the overall DayOne 2025 total!
Completed
Leaderboard
Departmental Challenge Leaderboard
During DayOne Departments competed head-to-head for a chance to earn extra money towards their department project by bringing in the most donors to their project. The top ten finishers split the pot valued at up to $20,000. Congratulations to all of our departments that competed and thank you to all of our donors supporting your passion through Montana Tech's DayOne 2025 Giving Event.
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $5,000 Mining Engineering 127
2 $3,750 Safety, Health & Industrial Hygiene 69
3 $2,500 Digger Athletics 65
4 $2,000 Mechanical Engineering 42
5 $1,750 Geological Engineering 41
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