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Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
William & Elny Chance Scholarship

As Montana Tech celebrates 125 years of excellence, the Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences Department continues to prepare students to think critically, communicate effectively, and connect ideas across disciplines. Unlike programs that concentrate solely on technical training, IAS emphasizes the humanities, literature, philosophy, communication, history, and the arts, while also drawing from the strengths of science and technology that define Montana Tech.

At its heart, Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences is about understanding people, culture, and society. Students learn to ask big questions, analyze complex issues, and communicate with clarity and creativity. By engaging with the humanities alongside science and technology, IAS graduates are prepared to tackle modern challenges with empathy, insight, and innovation.

Our Commitment to Belonging

Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences faculty and students are deeply committed to the ideals of diversity, acceptance, and inclusion. We foster a welcoming environment for all learners, free from racism, sexism, bigotry, harassment, and oppression. These values are central to the humanities and central to our department—because moving society forward requires not just technical skill, but ethical understanding and human connection.

 

DayOne Focus: The William & Elny Chance Scholarship

Our students bring diverse life experiences but share a common goal: to grow as thinkers, leaders, and problem-solvers through the humanities. Many also share a common need: financial support. That’s why this DayOne we’re asking you to invest in the William & Elny Chance Scholarship, which supports deserving IAS students each year.

Through the William & Elny Chance Scholarship we are able to:

  • Expand scholarship awards to reach more students
  • Help reduce financial barriers so students can focus on their studies
  • Strengthens Montana Tech’s tradition of providing education blending the humanities with science & technology

DayOne Matching Opportunity

Thanks to the generosity of Jack ’73 and Leah McCarthy, each gift to the William & Elny Chance Scholarship will be matched 1:1, up to $1,000.

 On this 125th anniversary year, be part of the next chapter. Please consider a gift to the William & Elny Chance Scholarship today! Thank you for your support and please help us spread the word! Share this project on social media, by email and tell your friends!

 


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Interdisciplinary Arts and Science Chance Scholarship Match
During DayOne, thanks to Jack '73 and Leah McCarthy, each gift to the William & Elny Chance Scholarship will be matched 1:1 up to $1,000.
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Student Donor Match
Montana Tech student donor gifts will be matched 1:1 for each dollar given from a match pool of $5,000 thanks to a generous gift from Jack and Leah McCarthy. That means your gift of $50 actually has the impact of $100. To take advantage of this matching opportunity make sure to select STUDENT from the How are you affiliated with Montana Tech question on the giving form. Answers will be monitored for validity. Matching opportunity is available from noon September 9th, 2026 to noon September 11th, 2026 or sooner if the $5,000 match has been met.
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Faculty Staff Participation Match Challenge
$5,000 will be unlocked at the time 50 Montana Tech faculty/staff members have participated in DayOne 2026. Upon completion of the entire DayOne Giving event $100 will be applied to the project or projects to which the original gift was made for each of those donors.
50 Donor Goal
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Departmental Challenge Leaderboard
Montana Tech Departments are competing head-to-head for a chance to earn extra money towards their department by bringing in the most donors to their project. The top ten finishers split the pot valued at up to $20,000.
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First Time Donor Match
First-time donor gifts will be matched 1:1 for each dollar given from a match pool of $5,000. That means your gift of $50 actually has the impact of $100. To take advantage of this matching opportunity if it is your first time giving to Montana Tech make sure to answer yes to being a first-time donor on the giving form. Answers will be monitored for validity. Matching opportunity will be available from noon September 9th, 2026 through noon September 11th, 2026 or sooner if the $5,000 match has been met.
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Jacob Simpson Memorial Math Annual Scholarship Match
During DayOne, thanks to Jack '73 and Leah McCarthy, each gift to the Jacob Simpson Memorial Math Annual Scholarship will be matched 1:1 up to $1,000.
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Anderson Board Legacy Participation Challenge
We are aiming for 800! During DayOne thanks to a generous match to the Montana Tech Foundation Board Legacy Fund by Foundation legacy board member and alum Sundra Anderson, every time we pass a 100 donor total all the way up to 700 we will add $3,000 to the overall DayOne total and if we hit 800 it will unlock an additional $4,000 for a total of $25,000.
100 Gift Goal
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Montana Tech Industrial Advisory Board Challenge
The academic program that receives gifts from the greatest number of donors will earn an additional $2,000, thanks to a generous matching gift from Nick '92 and Kari '94 Olds. IAB members: When making your own gift, please make sure to mark IAB member as a Montana Tech affiliation.
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Participating Groups
Biological Sciences Business Chemistry & Geochemistry Civil Engineering/Construction Management Computer Science Digger Athletics Electrical Engineering Environmental Engineering Geological Engineering Highlands College Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences Mathematical Sciences Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical & Materials Engineering Mining Engineering Nursing Petroleum Engineering Safety, Health & Industrial Hygiene CLSPS Dean Fund Lance College of Mines and Engineering Dean Fund Kasperick Emergency and Dean of Students Funds Undergraduate Research Student Clubs Montana Tech Food Pantry Staff Senate Institute for Educational Opportunities Ripple (formerly CFWEP) Scholarships Tech Vision Endowed Scholarship Butte Endowed Scholarship Alumni Chapter Scholarships Class Gifts Founders' Fund Montana Tech Board Legacy Fund Other
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