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WVU Rocky Mountain Alumni Chapter Established 1997 |
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Thanks to the generous support of our Chapter members we have established a non-endowed scholarship for a worthy student from the state of Colorado who attends West Virginia University. This scholarship will be awarded annually in November. It is time to start our 2009 campaign so earmark your donations by March 1, 2009. Please mail your contributions directly to the WVU Foundation and indicate in the Memo line Rocky Mountain Chapter of the WVU Alumni Association Scholarship. WVU Foundation One Waterfront Place P.O. Box 1650 Morgantown, WV 26507 304-284-4000 Click here to view the scholarship: WVURMC Scholarship
2008-2009 Scholarship Winner
This year's recipient is Nickolas Sterkel, from Longmont, CO. Nick is currently a junior majoring in Sports Management. "Mr. Elkins: Hi my name is Nick Sterkel and I have just been informed that I have received the Rocky Mountain Chapter WVU Alumni Association Scholarship. I would personally like to accept and thank everyone from the Rocky Mountain Chapter for allowing me to continue in my education at West Virginia University. This scholarship not only allows me to better myself personally, but allows me to better serve my role as an ambassador of WVU and the state of Colorado, both of which I hold very near and dear to my heart. Once again, thank you to all the members of the Rocky Mountain Chapter! Once a Mountaineer always a Mountaineer. Nick Sterkel" This scholarship is awarded to the most academically qualified WVU student from Colorado who also demonstrates financial need. Preference is given to undergraduates, but graduate students are also considered. The WVU scholarship committee for the WVU Foundation determines the recipient. The scholarship is funded entirely by donations from members of the WVU Rocky Mountain Alumni. We are always close to making the $$ cutoff. If you regularly contribute to charities, this is a good one. We can really use your gift. If you would like to contribute to this scholarship, please send your TAX-DEDUCTIBLE donation to the WVU foundation (address below). Make the check out to “WVU Foundation” and write ‘WVU Rocky Mtn Scholarship” in the memo line. Send Donations to:
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2007-2008 Scholarship Winner
She received her BA from the U. of Colorado.
2006-2007 Scholarship Winner We are proud to introduce the very first winner of the Rocky Mountain Alumni Chapter scholarship, Jessica Kowal.
Jessica is the daughter of Thomas and Linda Kowal of Conifer. She is a 2000 graduate of Conifer High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society. She was also involved in tutoring Music students and workshops with the Conifer High School Choir, as well as volunteering at the Evergreen Christian Outreach and other church events. Jessica is a Senior majoring in Music. In her own words "I love music and I feel very blessed to be able to make a career out of my passion." Jessica is also studying German language and loves to cook, almost considering a career n the culinary arts. When asked why she chose WVU Jessica answered; "When I was looking for colleges to attend I did extensive research on several schools. I found the name of Dr. Chris Wilkinson. He is a pretty well known name in musicology and I really wanted a solid foundation to build on for graduate school. I also know the standards at WVU are high. I was looking for a good challenge and am so happy I've found it! If a student were to ask me, "why go to WVU?" I would encourage them and let them know that WVU is a great environment to grow as an individual and learn in a welcoming environment." We also asked Jessica about some of the things she loves about WVU to which she answered; "I know several students get upset with the PRT but I LOVE it! I wish there were more stations, but I believe it is a great concept and really good for a college town. I also like being out East. It is has a mountain like environment (if you can call these mountains) but the colors are more brilliant and I love the new environment. I felt accepted immediately at WVU and was relieved with all the help other students have given me. It's also not a bad idea to go to WVU to be able to see Slaton and White tear it up on the field! The music department has been my main drive here so I would also mention all the great events that WVU draws to West Virginia. The Pittsburgh Symphony comes to WVU's Creative Arts Center three times a year now and other groups, such as Canadian Brass, are also invited to play at the CAC." Jessica considers herself a "career student" and has big plans to continue her education in pursuit of a Masters and PhD. "I have high goals for my education and I do not believe that any of this would be possible if I was not attending WVU at this time. I feel this school has been a necessary stepping stone to my goals." Jessica has discovered what those of us that went to WVU already know. It is a great University where you can have the time of your life and get an education that will serve you for a lifetime. We are very proud to have Jessica as our very first recipient of our scholarship, and we know that no matter where her studies take her she will always be a member of the Mountaineer family. |
