Our Donors

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...

Outdoor Program Endowment

Outdoor Program Endowment

The Outdoor Program is Colorado Mesa University’s headquarters for outdoor adventure and education. They are a student-fee funded organization, whose purpose is to offer and promote affordable, safe, and environmentally conscious outdoor trips. They also offer...

Outdoor Recreation Industry Studies Program Scholarship

Outdoor Recreation Industry Studies Program Scholarship

Patricia White Powell Endowed Scholarship

Patricia White Powell Endowed Scholarship

The Endowment, which provides for the Scholarships, has been established by Patricia White Powell, an alumna of CMU. The endowment is being established to encourage students interested in the physical sciences to complete their education and pursue a career in...

Patti Milius Culinary Scholarship

Patti Milius Culinary Scholarship

This Patti Milius Culinary Scholarship was established in memory of Patricia (Patti) Milius. January 12, 1941- December 29, 2019 If you knew Patti Milius, she was the best loyal friend ever, the greatest gift of a lifetime. She always came to your aid before you...

Paul Pletka Scholarship

Paul Pletka Scholarship

The Scholarship was established by Paul Pletka to help art students purchase quality materials to improve their work and the grades they receive on their work. Artist Paul Pletka studied at Mesa College from 1965 – 1967. Born in San Diego and raised in the Grand...

Phyllis E. Lucero Scholarship

Phyllis E. Lucero Scholarship

Michelle Lucero has established this Endowment to honor of her mother, Phyllis E. Lucero who was taken from this world too soon at the age of 63. Phyllis Lucero was an amazing mother, grandmother, wife, and community leader and committed fully to each of these roles...

Plumleigh Photo Journal Scholarship

Plumleigh Photo Journal Scholarship

The Endowment, which provides for the Scholarships, is established by Deborah Diasparra and Martin Plumleigh who wishes to provide financial assistance to a Colorado Mesa University Student.

Professional Land Surveyors of Colorado Endowment

Professional Land Surveyors of Colorado Endowment

The Professional Land Surveyors of Colorado, Inc. (PLSC) is the professional land surveyors’ society in Colorado. The PLSC represents land surveyors’ interests in the State, proposes new legislation and changes to existing legislation as the industries needs change,...

Prospace Interiors Endowed Scholarship

Prospace Interiors Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is being established in memory of Tom Huerkamp, founder of ProSpace+ Interiors. ProSpace+ Interiors is a thriving full service commercial office & healthcare furniture dealership with clients across Western Colorado, ranging from Vail to Moab,...

Quick Temps Scholarship

Quick Temps Scholarship

The Scholarship is being established by Nannette Lintott, who wishes to provide support to a student who has the potential to further his/her education with their financial assistance.

Randall Capp Family Endowed Scholarship

Randall Capp Family Endowed Scholarship

The Randall Capp Family Nursing Scholarship was established by Randall and Joy Capp to assist nursing students. Randall Capp grew up in Grand Valley, graduating from Palisade High School in 1945. After two years in the U.S. Army, Randall returned to the Grand Valley...

Rarick Endowed Scholarship

Rarick Endowed Scholarship

Patricia Jane Rarick has established this scholarship to help Mesa County students earn their degree in the Health Sciences.

RBC Dain Rauscher Scholarship

RBC Dain Rauscher Scholarship

Redlands Lions Club Scholarship

Redlands Lions Club Scholarship

This scholarship was established by The Redlands 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 is...

Reisher Scholars Program

Reisher Scholars Program

The Denver Foundation is dedicated to improving life in metropolitan Denver through philanthropy, community, and leadership. A portion of The Denver Foundation’s restricted funds reside in “Supporting Organizations.” One such organization is the Reisher Family...

Rex Howell Memorial Scholarship

Rex Howell Memorial Scholarship

Richard and Muriel Saunders Family Scholarship

Richard and Muriel Saunders Family Scholarship

“This Scholarship is being established by Anne and Paul Saunders in memory of their parents. Richard Paul Saunders M.D. December 24, 1924 – June 13, 2008 Richard (Dick) Saunders died on Friday, June 13, 2008 in Grand Junction. He was 83 years old. Dick was born in...

Richard Ballard Memorial Scholarship

Richard Ballard Memorial Scholarship

The Scholarship is being established by Mesa State Alumni, Brian and Melissa Poletti, in memory of Dr. Richard Ballard. They wish to provide support to one Mesa State student per semester who has the potential to further his/her education with their financial...

Richard D. Dayvault Endowed Memorial Scholarship

Richard D. Dayvault Endowed Memorial Scholarship

Richard D. “Dick” Dayvault Family and Friends choose to support CMU Geosciences Department to honor the memory of Dick. Initial funding for The Scholarship endowment was from Jalena Dayvault, wife to Richard, and an additional gift from Manuel and April VanCamp Gil,...

Richard E. Tope Memorial Scholarship

Richard E. Tope Memorial Scholarship

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

Richard Gilmore DDS

Richard Gilmore DDS

The Scholarship is being established by Dr. Richard F. Gilmore Jr., who wishes to provide support a student who has the potential to further his/her education with their financial assistance.

Ridgway Ryan Scholarship

Ridgway Ryan Scholarship

Ridgway Ryan is establishing this scholarship to help students seeking technical education and training to assist them in entering the workforce. He is supporting Stackable Credentials because the program connects students with resources and classes so they can...

Rob and Lisa Bickley Scholarship

Rob and Lisa Bickley Scholarship

The Scholarship is being established by Lisa and Rob Bickley. The donors wish to provide support to one (1) student who has the potential to further his/her education with their financial assistance.

Robert and Cynthia Cutter Scholarship

Robert and Cynthia Cutter Scholarship

The Endowment, which provides for the Scholarships, has been established by Robert C. Cutter, who wishes to provide financial assistance to Colorado Mesa University Students.

Ron Halsey Memorial Scholarship for Disabled Students

Ron Halsey Memorial Scholarship for Disabled Students

The initial funding of this scholarship endowment was from Resources, Education, Advocacy for Disabled Individuals (READI).

Rosalie "Jean" Bertram Endowed Scholarship

Rosalie "Jean" Bertram Endowed Scholarship

The initial funding of this scholarship endowment was by Albert J. Merlino in memory of his sister-in-law, Rosalie “Jean” Bertram. Rosalie ""Jean"" Bertram November 12, 1927 – December 21, 2015 Rosalie ""Jean"" Bertram passed on December 21, 2015, at the age of...