Bozeman Schools Launch Scholarship Program for Future Teachers

The TEACH Bozeman Scholarship Program aims to retain local educators in the district.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Bozeman School District and Bozeman Schools Foundation have launched a new scholarship program called TEACH Bozeman to support local students pursuing education degrees and committing to teach in Bozeman schools. The program will award renewable $5,000 annual scholarships to two or more Bozeman high school graduates each year.

Why it matters

The program is an effort by the school district and local foundation to invest in and grow the next generation of teachers from within the Bozeman community, helping to retain a strong, committed workforce of locally rooted educators.

The details

The TEACH Bozeman Scholarship Program will provide multi-year scholarships to Bozeman high school graduates who intend to pursue education degrees and return to teach in the Bozeman School District. The Bozeman Schools Foundation will oversee the application and award process, as well as provide ongoing support and connection to the scholarship recipients throughout their education.

  • The program was launched in February 2026.

The players

Bozeman School District

The public school district serving the Bozeman, Montana area.

Bozeman Schools Foundation

A non-profit organization that partners with the Bozeman School District to provide scholarships and other support for local education initiatives.

Karl Schwartz

The career outreach coordinator for Bozeman Public Schools.

Paige Wyatt

The chair of the Bozeman Schools Foundation.

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What they’re saying

“The TEACH Bozeman Pathway Program is opening doors for local students who dream of becoming educators. By partnering with the Bozeman Schools Foundation on multi-year scholarships, we're investing in students' futures and growing the next generation of teachers right here at home.”

— Karl Schwartz, Career Outreach Coordinator, Bozeman Public Schools (explorebigsky.com)

“Recognizing current students with a passion and commitment for the teaching profession with these multi-year scholarships sends a strong message about how much we value public education in Bozeman.”

— Paige Wyatt, Chair, Bozeman Schools Foundation (explorebigsky.com)

What’s next

The Bozeman Schools Foundation will begin accepting applications for the first round of TEACH Bozeman scholarships in the fall of 2026.

The takeaway

The TEACH Bozeman Scholarship Program is an innovative approach by the local school district and foundation to cultivate and retain homegrown teaching talent, investing in the next generation of educators to serve the Bozeman community.