HELENA, MT – Carroll College is proud to announce new full-tuition scholarships for incoming freshmen from Montana, funded by the Simperman-Corette Foundation. These scholarships continue and expand the extraordinary legacy of generosity that the Simperman and Corette families have shown to Carroll students for nearly half a century.
Beginning in fall 2026, the foundation will fund up to six new full-tuition scholarships for Montana students – three dedicated to students graduating from Butte Central High School and three for incoming math and science majors at Carroll College. These scholarships, combined with Merit scholarships, will cover full undergraduate tuition and fees for qualifying students and reflect the foundation’s continued commitment to making a Carroll education accessible to talented, hardworking students from Montana.
In addition to these new awards, the Simperman-Corette Foundation will continue funding the long-standing Elsie P. Corette Scholarship Fund and the Roy F. Simperman Math, Science, and Nursing Scholarships, which have provided more than $2.8 million in support to over 330 Carroll students over the years.
“These scholarships carry forward both my father’s deep belief in the transformative power of Catholic education and my mother’s family legacy of generosity,” said Roy W. Simperman, Jr., trustee of the Simperman-Corette Foundation. “Carroll was where my father’s life changed – where hard work, faith, and opportunity came together to set him on a path of success. It was always his wish, shared by my mother, Diane, and the Corette family, that future generations could experience that same life-changing education without financial barriers.”
To qualify for the new scholarships, Butte Central graduates need only apply for admission, complete Carroll’s general scholarship application, and file the FAFSA. Financial need is considered but not required, and recipients who remain in good academic standing will have their awards renewed each year.
For math and science scholarships, applicants must have a minimum 3.75 high school GPA, submit the FAFSA, complete the general scholarship application and associated materials, and participate in an on-campus interview during the annual President’s Recognition Event. Recipients must maintain at least a 3.5 GPA in their major to renew the scholarship. For more information on both of these opportunities, visit carroll.edu/new-student-scholarships.
Dr. Jennifer Glowienka, Carroll College co-president, expressed gratitude for the foundation’s ongoing support, “We are deeply thankful to the Simperman and Corette families for their continued generosity and belief in Carroll’s mission. Their support, along with that of so many dedicated donors, demonstrates the transformative power of philanthropy in changing students’ lives." Bishop Austin Vetter, Carroll College co-president added, "Together, these gifts ensure that a Carroll education remains accessible to deserving students who will go on to make a difference in their communities and beyond.”
Over the past 46 years, Roy ‘62 and Frances Simperman and the Corette family, including Roy’s late wife, Diane Simperman, daughter of Jack and Elsie Corette, have contributed more than $9 million to Carroll College, touching nearly every corner of campus, from scholarships and science labs to the recent transformation of the Simperman Learning Commons and Corette Library. Their vision and generosity have ensured that Carroll students continue to learn, grow, and lead with purpose and curiosity.
For more information about Carroll’s scholarships and financial aid opportunities, visit carroll.edu/scholarships.
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