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Loyd and Cordelia Files Memorial Scholarship

Loyd and Cordelia Files Memorial Scholarship

MacEvoy Family Endowed Scholarship

MacEvoy Family Endowed Scholarship

The initial funding of this scholarship endowment was from Shirley MacEvoy Clark and her husband Chuck Clark. The MacEvoy family has a long history of education at Colorado Mesa University. Shirley’s father taught at CMU for many years and his children Shirley...

Madge Huffer Scholarship

Madge Huffer Scholarship

This scholarship was made possible by Madge Huffer. She wanted to help a CMU student enrolled in the School of Humanities and Fine Arts and someone who is involved with speech or theater activities.

Maggie G. Robb Theatre Scholarship

Maggie G. Robb Theatre Scholarship

Maggie G. Robb was a Speech and Theater professor at Colorado Mesa University for 24 years. In her time at Mesa she directed 35 main stage shows, produced an additional 25 shows, and contributed as a costume manager and actor. A resident of the Grand Valley for 42...

Mai and William S. Robinson Scholarship-Acting Program

Mai and William S. Robinson Scholarship-Acting Program

Mai Robinson English Scholarship

Mai Robinson English Scholarship

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

Margaret Goodhue-Altrusa Scholarship Endowment

Margaret Goodhue-Altrusa Scholarship Endowment

The Endowment, which provides for the scholarships, has been established by Altrusa International, Inc. in honor of Margaret Goodhue for her service to the organization. The Endowment will provide financial assistance for up to as many students attending CMU as...

Marguerite E. Murch Memorial Scholarship

Marguerite E. Murch Memorial Scholarship

The Endowment, which provides for the Scholarships, has been established by the Family of Marguerite Murch. The Endowment will provide financial assistance to CMU Students.

Marion Fletcher Scholarship

Marion Fletcher Scholarship

The Marion Fletcher Scholarship was first established by Marion Fletcher. She was born in Grand Junction and stayed her for 97 years. She was a significant supporter of local community projects. She was very generous in giving to Mesa College programs, particularly...

Marjorie Sollenbarger Memorial Scholarship

Marjorie Sollenbarger Memorial Scholarship

The Scholarship is being established by the family of Marjorie Sollenbarger. They wish to provide support to an Art/ Poetry/Creative Writing student who has the potential to further his/her education with their financial assistance.

Mark Garman Scholarship

Mark Garman Scholarship

Mark Zoppel Memorial Scholarship

Mark Zoppel Memorial Scholarship

Mary Ann Peterson Higley Endowed Scholarship

Mary Ann Peterson Higley Endowed Scholarship

Mary Ann Petersen Higley (1931-2021) had a passion for music – choral music in particular – all of her life. She attended the University of Colorado at Boulder from 1949-1950, then the University of Iowa, graduating with a degree of bachelor of arts in education in...

Mary Elizabeth (McDonald) Dolan Scholarship

Mary Elizabeth (McDonald) Dolan Scholarship

The Mary Elizabeth Dolan Scholarship was established by The Dolan Family, in memory of Mary Elizabeth Dolan. They wish to provide support to a nursing student who has the potential to further their education with their financial assistance. Mary Elizabeth McDonald...

Mary Rait/Mary Jewell Willsea Endowed Grants Fund

Mary Rait/Mary Jewell Willsea Endowed Grants Fund

This Endowed Fund was established by AAUW in honor of Mary Rait, the first female Vice­President at MSC. Ms. Rait was one of the first teachers at Mesa Junior Co11ege and was a member of AAUW during the 1970’s and 1980’s. Ms. Mary Jewell Willsea, although not a...

Mattie Smith Wagler Scholarship

Mattie Smith Wagler Scholarship

Matt McCallister Memorial Scholarship

Matt McCallister Memorial Scholarship

May Belle Kanavel Scholarship

May Belle Kanavel Scholarship

MBA Alumni  Scholarship Endowment

MBA Alumni Scholarship Endowment

The initial funding of this scholarship endowment was from the participation of the MBA Alumni in the annual Entrepreneurship Day event.

Merle and Thelma Lanning Scholarship

Merle and Thelma Lanning Scholarship

The Fund was established by Merle I. And Trlelma L. Lanning in their Last Will and Testaments.

Mesa County Medical Society Scholarship

Mesa County Medical Society Scholarship

Micah Dancy Music Scholarship

Micah Dancy Music Scholarship

The Scholarship, is established in memory of memory of Micah Dancy. Micah was a talented and passionate student of classical guitar music. Its purpose is to help other students who have a similar passion as Micah to finish their degree. Micah David Dancy, 26, passed...

Michael Maestes ASG Scholarship

Michael Maestes ASG Scholarship

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

Montrose Success Fund

Montrose Success Fund

The Montrose Success Fund was made possible by the City of Montrose to help make post-secondary education accessible to students graduating from Montrose County School District high schools and Nucla High School. The long-term goal of these educational contributions...

Moss Fairley Wagler Scholarship

Moss Fairley Wagler Scholarship

Music Legacy Scholarship

Music Legacy Scholarship

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

Nathan B Carson Memorial Scholarship

Nathan B Carson Memorial Scholarship

The donor has established this endowment in honor of her brother, Nathan Carson. Noelle was a former full-ride scholarship recipient at CMU, and has always dreamed of starting a scholarship fund. Out of the grief and tragic loss of her brother, she hopes to...

Nora Reed Burleigh Scholarship

Nora Reed Burleigh Scholarship

The initial funding of this scholarship endowment was contributed from the Dr. and Mrs. Richard Muriel Saunders and children; Anne and Paul. The scholarship has been established to honor the memory of their long-time family friend, Nora Reed Burleigh. Nora Reed...

Olga Archuleta Memorial Scholarship

Olga Archuleta Memorial Scholarship

“This Scholarship has been established in memory of Olga Archuleta. Olga Archuleta was born on May 3, 1928 and passed away on December 2, 2020. Olga always wanted to be a nurse, but never had the opportunity to pursue that dream. She felt that education was...

Orchard Mesa Lions Club Scholarship

Orchard Mesa Lions Club Scholarship

This scholarship was established by The Orchard Mesa Lions Club. Their members are dedicated to the core belief “WE SERVE”.  This is demonstrated by the community projects they support and efforts to make Mesa County a better place to live.  The club’s major project...