The MINION FAMILY established this endowed scholarship in memory of JACK MINION. Biographical information about JOHN “JACK” T. MINION is summarized in Schedule A attached to this agreement.

This scholarship was established by Nancy Bauer to honor the memory of Janet Kephart Bauer. She was the secretary of the Mining Club of Grand Junction and the president of Grand Junction Laboratories. She was also an amateur artist. This scholarship’s purpose is to...

The Janette Heung Outdoor Academic Scholarship intends to carry the bright torch of Janette Heung, an extraordinary woman who climbed the mountains of the world and the mountains of life. This academic grant aims to honor the values and principles that Janette stood...

The Janison Foundation Scholarship is being established by Lee Mathis, owner of Decadence Gourmet, in honor of his parents, Janice and L. Edison Mathis. He wishes to provide support to a culinary student who has the potential to further his/her education with their...

The Jeffrey Alan Basinger Leadership Scholarship has been established to honor the work and memory of Jeff Basinger, a long-time resident in Grand Junction and an activist and health educator. The donors wish to provide support to LGBTQ+ students who might not...

The Scholarship is being established by the Family of Jeffrey and Brand, Watson who wish to provide support to a totally blind student who has the potential to further his/her education with their financial assistance.

The Jeffrey and Kenneth Braa Scholarship was established by Cara Lee and Kenneth Braa following the death of their son Jeffrey in 1975. Upon the death of her husband, Mrs. Braa added her husband’s name to the scholarship, in his memory. She wishes to provide support...

Jennifer DeCasper is a graduate of Colorado Mesa University and is establishing this scholarship to support students from single parent, middle income households.

The Jim and Sharen Branscome Endowed Fund was established to aid students who qualify for the CMU Promise, those majoring or training for job-ready positions in the area, and to the extent possible, also focus on Hispanics, single parents, and those upgrading skills...

This fund was established by Joanna and Crag Little. Joanna was on the Mesa State College Foundation Board of Directors for six years and was President of the Foundation for one year. Both Joanna and Craig strongly support higher education and recognize its value in...

The Jo Ann Colosimo Click Scholarship was established to support Occupational Therapy students and to honor Jo Ann Colosimo Click, a true pioneer in the field. Jo Ann was born in 1935 to Italian-American parents in Grand Junction, Colorado. She was the oldest of five...

John E. Groneman is a 1957 graduate of Colorado Mesa University, having earned an Associate of Applied Science degree. He is a native of Delta County, having grown up in Paonia, Colorado.

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

The Endowment, which provides for the Scholarships, has been established by the Joseph and Delia Prinster Family, who wishes to provide financial assistance to Colorado Mesa University Students.

The Josephine Roessler-Prinster Scholarships were established by Josephine Roessler Prinster and Frank Prinster. Josephine Roessler Prinster and Frank Prinster were prominent philanthropists and community leaders in Grand Junction, Colorado. They loved Grand Junction...

The Fund is being established by the Associated Student Government in recognition of JOSH PENRY. Josh graduated from Mesa State College in 1997 with a major in Political Science. He served as the President of ASG, and during his tenure, he revamped the Constitution...

The Scholarship is being established by Joy A. Shideler, and in memory of her late husband, Alfred M. Shideler. She wishes to provide support to financial need based student(s) who have the potential to further their education with her financial assistance.

The Scholarship is being established by Joy A. Shideler, and in memory of her late husband, Alfred M. Shideler. She wishes to provide support to financial need based student(s) who have the potential to further their education with her financial assistance.

This Endowment was established and funded by Julie’s husband, Charles Tabor; Julie’s friends; and students, staff, and faculty from the University of Colorado-Boulder and Colorado Mesa University, where she served for many years as an administrative assistant. Julie...

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

The Justin Baker Manly Scholarship was established by Deborah Manly to honor her son, CMU alumnus Justin Baker Manly ‘06. Following in his mother’s example of a love for animals, he dedicated his career to their care. It is the intent of these awards to provide...

The Scholarship is being established by Dorothy Ball, in memory of her husband Kenneth and their son Darrell. She wishes to provide support to a financially needy, non-traditional student who has the potential to further his/her education with their financial...

This Kenn & Kathleen Boelte Nursing Scholarship Fund was established by Kenn & Kathleen M. Boelte. The purpose of this Fund is to provide financial support to a third or fourth year nursing student enrolled in a four year nursing bachelors program or EMT. Students...

The Scholarship was established by the Grand Junction Lions Club to honor the memory of Kevin Wagner for his years of community service as an active Lions Club member. The Grand Junction Lions Club was established in 1921 and has supported Colorado Mesa University...

The Scholarship, was created to help students from Mesa County who show potential to be good citizens of their community. The donor, Kids Voting of Mesa County has the mission to encourage young people to become knowledgeable and engaged citizens. Their vision is to...

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

The Knudson Scholarship was established by Knute and Sandi Knudson. The Knudsons’ intention for creating this scholarship fund is to help dedicated nursing students receive a quality education at CMU, with the hope that many will remain in western Colorado to meet...