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Adleman Family Scholarship

Adleman Family Scholarship

Rick and Staci Adleman are graduates of Colorado Mesa University, and Delta and Olathe High Schools respectively. They met in COBOL class taught by Pierre Betteli and married while both still students. Rick started as Director of Alumni Relations in 2001, and CMU has...

Alex and Alma Wilkie Scholarship

Alex and Alma Wilkie Scholarship

The Alex and Alma Wilkie Scholarship is being established by Dr. Diana J. Wilkie and Mr. Davis B. Lawrence in recognition of Alexander Hamilton and Alma Ruth Wilkie. Diana J. Wilkie, PhD, RN, FAAN, granddaughter of Alex and Alma Wilkie, daughter of Archie E. Wilkie...

Alpine Bank Scholarship

Alpine Bank Scholarship

Employee-owned and locally ·operated, Alpine Bank has been a part of Colorado since 1973. With 40 convenient locations from Durango to Denver, including Front Range branches in Denver’s Union Station, Cherry Creek, Denver Tech Center neighborhoods and Boulder, Alpine...

Alvie Reddin Memorial Scholarship

Alvie Reddin Memorial Scholarship

American AgCredit

American AgCredit

The American AgCredit Scholarship was established to support students studying agriculture or agribusiness and who are committed to pursuing a career in agriculture or agribusiness. Founded in 1916, the American AgCredit specializes in providing financial services to...

American Business Women’s Association

American Business Women’s Association

This scholarship was made possible by the Grand Junction American Business Women’s Association. On September 22, 1949, Shirley Cupp, Irma Beisel, Frances Stuckey and Mr. Hilary Bufton Jr. met in a coffee shop in downtown Kansas City to incorporate the American...

Anderson Scholarship Fund

Anderson Scholarship Fund

The Anderson Scholarship Fund was made possible by Lane Anderson, who is passionate about helping students stay in school without worrying about financial burdens. He is also passionate about helping students from abroad.

Andy Smith Memorial Scholarship

Andy Smith Memorial Scholarship

In his life, Andy Smith exemplified what it means to be a Maverick. He enriched the campus community we affectionately call the Mavily and set a higher standard for the future of CMU. Andy passed away surrounded by his family,” said CMU President John Marshall, “Upon...

Arbaney Family Endowed Scholarship

Arbaney Family Endowed Scholarship

“The initial funding of this scholarship endowment was from Richard Arbaney. Mr. Arbaney provided the following information regarding his establishment of the Endowment. I, Richard Arbaney, was born on March 9, 1938, making me 81 years old. My parents Alex and Thelma...

Aspen Elks Student Veteran Scholarships CMU

Aspen Elks Student Veteran Scholarships CMU

This scholarship is made possible by the Aspen Elks Lodge #224. The Aspen Elks Lodge #224 was established on December 27th, 1891. The DDGER of Denver Lodge #17 initiated twenty-two members into the newly established Lodge. After initiation, the officers were...

Aspinall Foundation Scholarship

Aspinall Foundation Scholarship

The Wayne N. and Julia E. Aspinall Foundation, Inc. was formed in 1968. Its purpose is to honor the late Congressman by encouraging the fine traditions of public service and education to which he was dedicated. That goal is being accomplished by providing meaningful...

Atlasta Solar Center Scholarship

Atlasta Solar Center Scholarship

This scholarship was made possible by Atlasta Solar Center (ASC). Atlasta Solar Center (ASC) was founded in 1979 and is unique in that it is owned by its employees. The company specializes in the installation of solar panels, battery storage systems, and electric...

Back The Badge

Back The Badge

Back the Badge is a not-for-profit corporation whose purpose is to support law Enforcement. Their mission is to provide resources that enhances the safety, training and welfare of law enforcement personnel; and that provide financial assistance to families of injured...

Bacon Family Foundation Foreign Student

Bacon Family Foundation Foreign Student

The Bacon Family foreign Student Scholarship was established by the Bacon Family Foundation to help students from different countries pay for their education here at Colorado Mesa University.

Baines/Riede Memorial Scholarship

Baines/Riede Memorial Scholarship

The Scholarship Fund is being established by the Riedes.

Barry A. Bishop Scholarship

Barry A. Bishop Scholarship

The Endowment, which provides for the Scholarships, has been established by Tilman and Pat Bishop who wishes to provide financial assistance to a Colorado Mesa University Student.

Barry Michrina Memorial Scholarship

Barry Michrina Memorial Scholarship

The Scholarship has been established by Tammy Parker, who wishes to provide financial assistance to one deserving Colorado Mesa University Student.

Bauerle Family Scholarship

Bauerle Family Scholarship

Dr. Bruce Bauerle established the Bauerle Family Endowed Scholarship. Dr. Bruce Bauerle is a Professor Emeriti of Colorado Mesa University. In his over forty years of teaching he often found that single mothers trying to gain a skill to support their families were...

B&B Electric Endowed Scholarship

B&B Electric Endowed Scholarship

“B&B Electric was started in Grand Junction, Colorado as a partnership in 1955. In 1967 the partnership was dissolved and the company transitioned to a Sole Proprietorship. Then in 1970 B&B Electric, Inc. became a Colorado corporation. In the late 1980’s B&B became...

B & B Electric Scholarship

B & B Electric Scholarship

The B&B Electric Endowed Scholarship was established by B&B Electric. B&B Electric was started in Grand Junction, Colorado as a partnership in 1955. In 1967 the partnership was dissolved and the company transitioned to a Sole Proprietorship. Then in 1970 B&B...

Bechtel Family Scholarship

Bechtel Family Scholarship

The Bechtel Family Scholarship has been established by Joel and Betty Bechtel. They say “Nursing is a wonderful career, combining the technical knowledge of how health and disease affect the body with compassion and caring for those in need. CMU nurse graduates are...

Bellco Credit Union Scholarship

Bellco Credit Union Scholarship

This Bellco Credit Union Scholarship was established by Bellco Credit Union. Bellco is one of Colorado’s largest financial institutions. Founded in 1936, Bellco offers a full range of financial products and services including home equity loans, auto loans and...

Beryl and Dominic Carrica Endowed Scholarship

Beryl and Dominic Carrica Endowed Scholarship

As previous owners of Amigo Animal Clinic, Beryl and Dominic Carrica would like to recognize the significant contribution of Veterinary Technicians, Assistants, and Receptionists to the pets of the Grand Valley. This endowment has been created to support the...

Betty Kambic Nursing Scholarship

Betty Kambic Nursing Scholarship

Becky and her husband Kim Yessak established the Betty Kambic Nursing Scholarship in memory of Becky’s aunt, Betty Kambic. Betty was a long-time nurse, as is Becky. It is their desire to help students earn degrees and enter the profession of licensed Registered Nurses.

Beulah Kettle Scholarship

Beulah Kettle Scholarship

Bighorn Consulting Engineers Endowed Scholarship

Bighorn Consulting Engineers Endowed Scholarship

“Bighorn Consulting Engineers is a mechanical and electrical engineering firm dedicated to providing the highest quality consulting engineering services for commercial, educational, institutional and residential building clients. The firm is owned and operated by...

Bill and Peggy Foster Endowed Scholarship

Bill and Peggy Foster Endowed Scholarship

The Fund was established by the Margaret E. Foster Family Partnership LLLP in memory of Bill and Peggy Foster and the impact they had in the Grand Junction swim community as well as the impact swimming has had on the Foster family. All seven of Bill and Peggy...

Blanche Buescher Business Scholarship

Blanche Buescher Business Scholarship

The Blanche Buescher Business Scholarship was established by the Blanche Buescher Estate to provide support to one student(s) who has the potential to further their education with their financial assistance.

Blaney-Maluy Family Scholarship

Blaney-Maluy Family Scholarship

The Blaney-Maluy Family Scholarship has been established by Brook Blaney, Brett Blaney, Lee Ann Blaney and Bud Blaney to salute and promote the spirit of entrepreneurship in Mesa County. The donors are Mesa County natives, CMU alumni, and entrepreneurs. Their...

BNFSAS Nursing Scholarship

BNFSAS Nursing Scholarship

The BNFSAS Nursing Scholarship was established by the CMU Health & Sciences Department to honor the memory of Lucille Sommerville. Lucille was born on October 12, 1914 in Maysville, Missouri. She attended nursing school at O’Connor Hospital in San Jose. In 1936, she...