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David M Gardner Memorial Scholarship

David M Gardner Memorial Scholarship

The David M. Gardner Scholarship was established by Edward and Lois Gardner in memory of David M. Gardner. He was born in Boulder on November 19,1957. He spent his childhood in Grand Junction and graduated from Central High School. He attended Mesa College and...

Dean & Mary Harris Jazz Scholarship

Dean & Mary Harris Jazz Scholarship

Dean and Mary Harris are lifelong learners and lovers of the arts, and believe that music is a universal language that enriches persons and their communities. Mary is a Human Resources Director and pianist, and Dean is an attorney and vocalist. Mary and Dean were...

Dean Quamme Memorial Scholarship

Dean Quamme Memorial Scholarship

“The Scholarship is being established in memory of Dean Quamme. Dean L. Quamme, age 83, passed away April 18, 2019, at his home in Grand Junction. Dean was born August 13, 1935, in Lebanon, Oregon to Stanley and Josephine Quamme. He attended high school in Salem,...

Dieter Sander Engineering Endowed Scholarship

Dieter Sander Engineering Endowed Scholarship

The Endowment, which provides for the Scholarships, is established by the Sander Family wishes to provide financial assistance to three Colorado Mesa University Students.

Dixson B.A.S. in Business Adminstration Scholarship

Dixson B.A.S. in Business Adminstration Scholarship

Dixson Scholar-Mentor Scholarship

Dixson Scholar-Mentor Scholarship

Don MacKendrick History Scholarship

Don MacKendrick History Scholarship

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

Don Meyers Art Scholarship

Don Meyers Art Scholarship

Richard Krieger and Ann Sanders Shopbell are establishing this scholarship to remember their friend Don Meyers. In addition to be a friend, Ann and Don were colleagues at CMU for many years. This scholarship expands on one originally established by CMU’s Department...

Donna H Crouch Scholarship

Donna H Crouch Scholarship

The Donna Crouch Memorial Scholarship was established by John Crouch in memory of Donna Crouch. Donna was born on December 28, 1939 in Damar, KS. Donna received her Nursing Degree from the Dominican School of Nursing in Great Bend, KS in 1960, followed by a...

Douglas E. Aden and Lorraine L. Jensen Endowed Scholarship

Douglas E. Aden and Lorraine L. Jensen Endowed Scholarship

Lorraine L. Jensen taught fifth grade in Billings, Montana for 17 years and served as the president of the Billings Education Association for three years. For many years she worked at her church as well as at a child advocacy center in Grand Junction, Colorado,...

Doyle E. Burns Scholarship

Doyle E. Burns Scholarship

The Endowment, which provides for the Scholarships, is established by Colorado Mesa University Montrose Campus who wishes to provide financial assistance to a Colorado Mesa University Student.

Dr. Dorr Burns Computer Science Scholarship

Dr. Dorr Burns Computer Science Scholarship

Dr. Henry H. and Margaret Zeigel Fund - Languages & Literature

Dr. Henry H. and Margaret Zeigel Fund - Languages & Literature

Dr. Henry H. and Margaret Zeigel Fund - Music

Dr. Henry H. and Margaret Zeigel Fund - Music

Dr. Henry H. and Margaret Zeigel Fund - Nursing

Dr. Henry H. and Margaret Zeigel Fund - Nursing

Dr. Henry H. and Margaret Zeigel Fund - Theatre

Dr. Henry H. and Margaret Zeigel Fund - Theatre

Dr. Henry H. Zeigel and Margaret Zeigel Scholarship

Dr. Henry H. Zeigel and Margaret Zeigel Scholarship

Funds to establish and support this Scholarship has been contributed by Mrs. Margaret Zeigel.

Dr. John Redifer ASG Scholarship

Dr. John Redifer ASG Scholarship

The Scholarship is being established by the Associated Student Government, in recognition of Dr. John Redifer. They wish to provide support to a currently enrolled student who has the potential to further his/her education with their financial assistance.

Dr. Kit Neacy Scholarship Fund

Dr. Kit Neacy Scholarship Fund

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,...

Dr. Russ Walker Memorial Environmental Science Endowed Scholarship

Dr. Russ Walker Memorial Environmental Science Endowed Scholarship

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...

Dwight & Carolyn Tope Endowed Scholarship Fund

Dwight & Carolyn Tope Endowed Scholarship Fund

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...

Edwin C. Branson CPA Scholarship

Edwin C. Branson CPA Scholarship

Eileen Nagatomo Townsend Memorial Scholarship

Eileen Nagatomo Townsend Memorial Scholarship

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

Elaine Knight-Wells Scholarship

Elaine Knight-Wells Scholarship

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...

Eleanor Hansen Memorial Scholarship

Eleanor Hansen Memorial Scholarship

El Pomar Reach Your Peak Scholarship

El Pomar Reach Your Peak Scholarship

Emerson Family Endowed Scholarship

Emerson Family Endowed Scholarship

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. ...

Engineering Legacy Endowment

Engineering Legacy Endowment

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

Eric & Nova Bradford

Eric & Nova Bradford

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...

Eric Olsen ASG Scholarship

Eric Olsen ASG Scholarship

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...