Dr. Kit Neacy, a periodontist in Los Angeles who died in 2020, was a big believer in education, particularly for students with the drive to succeed. A proud graduate of the University of Southern California, her connection to western Colorado was through her cousin,...

This scholarship is being established by members of Dr. Russ Walker’s family as a memorial to honor his passion and commitment for teaching; his love of the outdoors and the environment; and his 26 years at Colorado Mesa University. Dr. Russ Walker made his mark in...

The funding of this scholarship is from Ruth and Charles Maurer. Dr. Maurer is a professor emeritus of the Colorado School of Mines. She was also a professor at West Point Military Academy and has taught adjunct courses in developmental math at CMU. Dr. Maurer’s...

The Dwight & Carolyn Tope Endowed Scholarship’s initial funding of this endowment is from Rock Tope through a Vanguard Charitable Fund· established by Dwight and Carolyn Tope. Rock is the son of Dwight who grew up in Grand Junction, Colorado. Dwight’s father was...

Funds to establish and support this scholarship were contributed by Bill and Mai Robinson and Masuo Nagatomo.

The Elaine Knight-Wells Scholarship established by Elaine K. Wells is intended to assist non-traditional students working from an LPN to earn their BSN. Elaine K. Wells is a 1994 graduate of Mesa State College with a Bachelor of Science in nursing degree. While...

The initial endowment for the Endowment was from Jean Emerson. Jean was originally married to Raymond “Dode” Woodring. The Woodrings had a large cattle ranch in Unaweep Canyon and on Pinon Mesa. Following the death of Mr. Woodring, Jean married George Emerson. ...

The Endowment has been established by previous donors who wish to provide financial assistance to the CMU Engineering Program.

The Neil Bradford Scholarship was established by Eric and Noah Bradford, in memory of their loving father, Neil Bradford. They wish to provide support to students who have the potential to further his or her education and pursue a career in the field of health and...

The Fund is being established by the Associated Student Government in recognition of ERIC OLSEN. Eric graduated from Mesa State College in 2001 with a major in Mass Communications and an emphasis in Public Relations. He served as the Director of Finance of ASG and...

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

The Erskine and Peyton families, next door neighbors for more than 50 years, helped create an extended family of extra parents and extra siblings for all of us. Through our families, we have a number of connections with CMU that we want now to pay forward. Janet...

Assets to establish and support this program are to be contributed by Ethel Mae Moor.

This scholarship was established by the CMU Health & Sciences department in memory of Eva Cheek. Eva moved to Grand Junction at a young age. She was an elementary school teacher until she married Franklin Cheek. She helped him operate a large peach orchard on the...

This scholarship was established by the Mesa County Automobile Dealers Association. This association recognized a pressing need for quality training for automobile mechanics a the entry level. They need to be literate enough to use effectively training manuals for...

This scholarship was made possible by the First Bank of Colorado. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial support to a Colorado Mesa University Student.

The Fisher-Pollock Family Scholarship was established by Brandi Fisher-Pollock and Jay Pollock, dedicated supporters of Colorado Mesa University students. Their commitment goes beyond financial contributions, encompassing countless volunteer hours devoted to...

Katherine Kylen has established this scholarship in memory of her sister Irene A. Stoesser. As children growing up in Chicago, Katherine and her sister, Irene, only one year younger, shared a strong bond and love for each other throughout their lifetimes. Their...

The Foltz Family is from Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Connecticut. Their matriarch began investing in Grand Junction commercial real estate many years ago. This scholarship fund is intended to help a community which has been very good to them and of which...

The Forrest Nelson Endowed Geology Fund was Established by Forrest Nelson. Forrest Nelson is a retired geologist. He was educated at Michigan State University, before it became a university. As a student he did not receive scholarship assistance and worked his way...

Sylvia Aynn Richards March 24, 2010 – November 9, 2019. Sylvia loved her family, animals, helping others, and loved reading. Her life was taken too soon. She was a part of our family through Foster Alumni Mentors and is forever in our hearts. This scholarship is...

The Fruita Consumers Cooperative Scholarship was established by the Fruita Coop. The Fruita Coop began March 1, 1937 as a grocery store located on the south east side of Circle Park in the town of Fruita, Colorado. In the late 1940’s the Coop went into the hardware...

The Gary Burke Memorial Scholarship was established by the Burke family in memory of Gary Burke. They wish to provide support to one full-time student who has the potential to further his/her education with their financial assistance.