TELLURIDE, Colo. – (June 5, 2015) The end of the school year highlights a generous amount of scholarships awarded by the Telluride Foundation to Telluride, Norwood, Nucla and Ouray high school students. Scholarships this year included a $20,000 Neil Armstrong Scholarship, a $4,000 Neil Armstrong Merit Scholarship, five Strokes of Genius Scholarships for $5,000 each, and four Telluride Foundation Scholarships for $1,000 each, for a total of $53,000.
At the May 23rd Ouray High School Awards ceremony, graduating senior, Julia Vann, received the third annual $20,000 Neil Armstrong Scholarship. Vann will be attending Amherst College in Massachusetts, where she will pursue a degree in Mathematics and/or Biophysics as well as pre-medical studies. Vann was selected based on her outstanding academics, strong interest in science, dedication, perseverance, and financial need.
Due to the strong applicant pool this year, the Neil Armstrong Scholarship Committee determined than an additional merit scholarship was deserved. Aaron Morgan, from Nucla High School, was awarded a Neil Armstrong Merit Scholarship of $4,000. Morgan will be attending University of Wyoming, where he plans to study biology and animal science. Morgan graduated top of his class; he is active in his community and school and demonstrates perseverance and a strong work ethic.
El fondo de becas Neil Armstrong fue creado por amigos y familiares de Neil Armstrong para honrar los logros y el carácter del difunto héroe y astronauta estadounidense fallecido en 2012. La beca Neil Armstrong se concede cada año a un estudiante de secundaria de la región que curse una licenciatura en ciencias, tecnología, ingeniería o matemáticas (STEM).
Now in its 22nd year, the Strokes of Genius Scholarship has become a proud Telluride tradition, and this year, five scholarships were awarded at the Telluride Awards Ceremony for graduating seniors. It is the largest and longest running local scholarship available for Telluride’s graduating seniors, awarded to students who demonstrate financial need, academic excellence, exceptional character, community involvement, and leadership potential.
El Fondo Golpes de Genio fue creado originalmente como Fondo Benchmark por los Benchmark Partners, un generoso grupo de personas (Ron y Joyce Allred, Forrest y Maria Faulconer, Nancy y Tom McNamara, Ock y Joanie Peterson y Jim y Sheila Wells) que identificaron la necesidad de un fondo de becas universitarias para los estudiantes de THS. La recaudación del torneo de golf Strokes of Genius, que se celebra cada mes de julio, alimenta el fondo de becas, que ahora gestiona la Fundación Telluride.
Desde su creación, Strokes of Genius ha distribuido más de 325.000 dólares en becas universitarias a 84 graduados del instituto Telluride. Los beneficiarios de 2015 son: Alyssa Antista (5.000 dólares), que asistirá a la Universidad Estatal de Colorado; T.J. Fulton (5.000 dólares), que asistirá a la Universidad de Colorado, Boulder; Jessica Jackman (5.000 dólares), que asistirá a la Universidad Estatal de Colorado; Amber Metz (5.000 dólares), que asistirá al AMDA College and Conservatory of Performing Arts; y Chambri Swartz (5.000 dólares), que asistirá al Smith College.
Attention golfers: Now is your chance to take a swing for a great cause, providing college scholarships for THS graduates. This year’s Strokes of Genius Tournament, held July 24-25 at the Telluride Golf Club, will celebrate 22 years of supporting higher education. The tournament includes dinner in a private home, golf, and events, such as a Calcutta and an awards luncheon. There are a few spots left, so come out and play for the kids! Call Katie at (970 728-8717 or email katie@telluride.dreaminblog.com to learn more or register.
Recipients of the Telluride Foundation Scholarships included Kelsey Rowe ($1,000) and Madison Magallon ($1,000) from Norwood High School, as well as Celestine Ames ($1,000) and Briana Santa Ana ($1,000) from Telluride High School.
“The Foundation and its donors believe that one of the best investments we can make is in our local youth,” said Paul Major, President & CEO of the Telluride Foundation. “We are thankful to our committed donors who believe in the importance of post-secondary education and in recognizing these kids who are such a great reflection of our community.” For more information on the Neil Armstrong Scholarship Fund and the Telluride Foundation, please go to www.telluridefoundation.org and click on “Our Work” and then “Donor Stewardship.” For information about the Strokes of Genius Scholarship or to play in the tournament call Katie at 970-728-8717 or email katie@telluride.dreaminblog.com.
La Fundación Telluride existe para crear una comunidad Telluride más fuerte a través de la promoción y el apoyo de la filantropía. Es una fundación comunitaria apolítica y sin ánimo de lucro que apoya durante todo el año a organizaciones locales dedicadas al arte, la educación, el atletismo, las causas benéficas, la conservación del territorio y otros esfuerzos comunitarios mediante asistencia técnica, educación y concesión de subvenciones. La Fundación concede subvenciones a solicitantes cualificados que sirven a las personas que viven y trabajan en la zona de Telluride con el fin de mejorar la calidad de vida en la región. Para más información sobre la Fundación Telluride, visite www.telluridefoundation.org.