Many DCC students benefit from scholarships made available by the Dawson College Foundation. For academic year 2009-10, the Foundation awarded $22,150 in scholarships to students attending DCC.
The Scholarship program draws together many tuition waivers, endowed scholarships, and donations, into a single scholarship application form. Future, Continuing and former DCC students can apply.
Scholarships are forms of aid given on the basis of academic merit. Though scholarships vary quite a bit in terms of criteria, award, and duration, they all share one common factor:
Free money for your education.
Below is a list of students who have received a scholarship award for 2009-10. Those who are interested in applying this year can go to http://www.dawson.edu/future/scholarships. Follow the application packet checklist provided and submit scholarship information before March 15th 2011.
Scholarship information is also available at the DCC college View Day January 31st or March 7th. Sign up for a college View Day at http://www.dawson.edu/future/visit-campus.
2009-10 SCHOLARSHIPS RECIPIENTS
Five scholarships were awarded to students in the field of law enforcement. The George & Ottoni Rice Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Alex Esteves, a graduate of Custer County High School. He is the son of Mary Esteves and Arthur Jordan of Miles City, MT. The Bryan Melle Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Alex Roselles, a graduate of Billings Senior High School. He is the son of Robert and Tana Re of Billings, MT. Casey Johnston, a graduate of Nashua High School is the recipient of the Howard Hodous Memorial Scholarship. Jacob Martin is the recipient of the Duane Peterson Memorial Scholarship. He is a graduate of Dawson County High School and the son of Frank and Wendi Robinson of Glendive, MT. The Angel Grant Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Jacob Martin and Alex Roselles. Esteves is also recipientof the Wendee Eyer ASB President Scholarship which is awarded annually to the elected student body president.
Laura Hoffert is the recipient of the Bob Eiker Memorial Scholarship which is awarded to a member of the DCC Rodeo Club. Hoffert is a graduate of Rugby High School and the daughter of Ken and Angel Hoffert of Rugby, ND.
The Jonas Kolberg Memorial Scholarship which is awarded annually to a student majoring in agriculture went to Carli Olsen a graduate of Whitewater High School, Whitewater, MT. Olsen is also the recipient of the John Nemitz Memorial Scholarship.
Floyd and Frances Marty Memorial Scholarships were awarded to music majors Trisha Loewen, Asa Harris, Caroline Kunst, Jeanette Oliphant, and Daniel Curtis. Loewen, a graduate of Glasgow High School is the daughter of Bob and Julie Loewen of Glasgow, MT; Harris, a graduate of Custer County High School is the son of Russell and Rosanne Harris of Miles City, MT; Kunst, a graduate of Forsyth High School is the daughter of Paul and Mary Kunst of Forsyth, MT; Oliphant, a graduate of Joliet High School is the daughter of Jeff and Annette Oliphant of Joliet, MT; Curtis, a graduate of Dawson County High School is the son of Gregory and Jeanette Curtis of Glendive, MT. Curtis is also the recipient of the Kenneth Skillestad Memorial Scholarship and the Wendee Eyer Memorial Math/Science Scholarship.
Suela Cela and Emily Prouty are recipients of the Raymond K. and Natha Ostby Scholarships which are awarded to students who exhibit academic excellence and plan to transfer to a four-year institution. Cela is a graduate of Rosebud High School and is also the recipient of the Hildebrand, Hood, and Pressman Scholarship. Prouty, a graduate of Harvey High School is the daughter of Robert and Mary Prouty of Harvey, ND. Prouty is also the recipient of the Gary Nelson Memorial Scholarship.
The Mary Moore Memorial Scholarship went to Whitney Keller, an education major and graduate of DCHS. She is the daughter of John and Donna Keller of Glendive. Keller is also the recipient of The Kettner Family Scholarship.
Alissa Wynne is the recipient of the Kay Dunkerley-Magnussen Memorial Art Scholarship. She is a graduate of DCHS and the daughter of Clint and Jane Wynne of Glendive, MT.
Kylie Wyse, a graduate of Dawson County High School is the recipient of the DCHS Alumni Classes 1956/57, 77-79 Scholarship.
Kirby Sabec is the recipient of the M.L. Graves Memorial Education Scholarship and the Evelyn Schaffel Memorial Education Scholarship. Sabec is a graduate of Hardin and the daughter of Randy and Rochelle Angevine of Hardin, MT.
Victoria Shoopmanisthe recipient of the Reid Ripley Memorial Scholarship. Shoopman, a graduate of DCHS is the daughter of Richard and Sheri Shoopman of Glendive, MT.
Tanner Newman, a graduate of Bozeman High School is the recipient of the M.L. Graves Memorial Baseball Scholarship. He is the son of Ted and Larene Newman of Bozeman, MT.
The Charles Kintz Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Allison Roper and Suela Cela. Roper is a graduate of Lambrick Park High School in British Columbia, Canada and business major.
W. and Ann Dohrmann Memorial Scholarships were awarded to Angela Cullinan, Ryan Doll, and Brittany Miller; all graduates of DCHS. Cullinan is the daughter of William and Lorie Cullinan; Doll is the son of John and Terra Doll; Miller is the daughter of Jay Miller; all of Glendive. Cullinan is also the recipient of the Glendive Masonic Lodge, #31 Scholarship and the Richard R. McMullin Memorial Scholarship.
Paige Komrosky is the recipient of the James Vomhof Family Scholarship. Komrosky, a graduate of Opheim High School is the daughter of Mike and Debbie Fauth of Opheim, MT.
The Joe Friedrichs Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Shelby Meuchel. Meuchel, a graduate of Florence-Carlton High School is the daughter of Gary and Tana Meuchel of Florence, MT.
Leslee Rogers is the recipient of the F.J.Efta Memorial Scholarship. Rogers, a graduate of Wibaux High School is the daughter of Robert Rogers of Wibaux, MT.
The Richard E. Guenzi Memorial Scholarship went to Jenni Pehler, a graduate of Billings West High School, Billings, MT.
Casey Johnston is the recipient of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Glendive Chapter #234 Scholarship. Johnston, a graduate of Nashua High School is the daughter of Burt and Bette Johnston of Fort Peck, MT.
The Dr. Roman S. Zuroff Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Kevin Ripley, a graduate of Hinsdale High School, Hinsdale, MT.
A-Team Scholarship recipients are Alex Esteves, Trisha Loewen, Laura Hoffert, Emily Prouty, and Alex Roselles. These students are responsible for assisting the admissions/recruiting office throughout the school year.
Thank you to the donors who made these scholarships possible. Your support brings to life our mission to create and continuously improve opportunities for students to: Discover their world in excellent Academic Programs, Connect with others through campus and community activities, and Contribute to a relevant educational and lifelong learning experience.
