Established to honor and to celebrate James T. Morrissey and his love for the outdoors. He was an environmentalist and had a deep love for trees, mountains, autumn, and winter. His true passion was forestry, although growing up during the Great Depression and serving...

The scholarship was created by the family of Mary Jane McClaskey. Mary Jane worked at the Children’s Hospital in Washington DC during WWll. Throughout her entire life was showed great compassion and dedication to her nursing career and those in need. This...

The family of Zeke Pierce created this scholarship in his honor. Zeke was an athletic, engaged high school student, living life to the fullest in the Vail Valley. The valiant acts of the local paramedics, after his on-mountain biking accident, led to the creation of...

This scholarship was established by Debi’s best friend, former CMC colleague, and “sister for life” Mariana Velasquez-Schmahl, along with Debi’s family and many loving friends. They honor her legacy of diversity, inclusion and access to education for all.

This scholarship has been created in honor of Ethan Turner who loved everything about the outdoors. Some of his fellow students called him “The Wizard,” because he brought so much previous knowledge and experience to the program with him. He died just a few months...

This scholarship was created as a positive way to remember and celebrate a life gone too soon. It was important to our family to find a way to do some positive and life-changing things in the face of losing Kevin. This scholarship was a way for us to honor him and to...

The Gallegos Corporation was founded in 1970 by Gerald G. Gallegos as a specialty stone masonry company. In 1980, The Gallegos Corporation was integral in building the Village of Beaver Creek. Gerald Gallegos was committed to local philanthropic needs, especially...

The Kelton Family Foundation Scholarship was created to enable an Eagle County student to pursue higher education, creating opportunity in their lives to develop the next generation of leadership here in Eagle County. Elaine and Art Kelton’s involvement in Eagle...

This scholarship was originally created in 2011 by Dennis and Joy Swanson in memory of Wayne Swanson, co-owner of Glenwood True Value Hardware and Steamboat Ace Hardware. The next generation of Swanson donors, Marc Swanson and Grant Swanson, will continue to support...

Robin Theobald is a fifth generation resident of Summit County, Colorado; Patty Theobald came to Summit County in 1969. Together the Theobald’s established the Saddle Rock Society, a non-profit foundation that restored and opened the Barney Ford House Museum and Tin...

The Tolles family established the George Tolles Memorial Scholarship for Cross-cultural Understanding in memory of George Tolles, who was one of the original faculty members at CMC Steamboat. George taught courses in International Studies, as well as many popular...

This scholarship was created by the generosity of a tightly knit group of CMC students who attended the Steamboat Springs Campus between 2004 and 2006 and their family members. While attending CMC, the students spent many hours on the mountain nurturing their passion...

Joe and Joyce Yob moved to Summit county 15 years ago to enjoy the mountains and the small town way of life. They were both born and raised in a small mountain community in New Mexico. Both are very active in nonprofit and philanthropic efforts, as well as...

*Donald P. Thoren was a respected and valued member of the Leadville, Colorado community. The Thoren family established the Pathways Endowed Scholarship in Donald�s memory with the purpose of providing assistance to students who are finding a way to their future...

Tom and Clarisa McMahon have spent a lifetime making a difference in their home state of Iowa. From mentoring students, running a successful business, volunteering with community organizations, and providing scholarships, the McMahons are involved with providing...

Laurie and Tom Mullen both moved to the Vail Valley in 1988 seeking new and unknown opportunities in this mountain community. They had careers in hospitality and retail and owned a prominent business in Vail. They have both been involved in many civic and nonprofit...

Tom and Verna Howard believe education is the key to the future; they are committed to supporting it. It is out of this commitment, and a clear desire to make an impact locally, that they established the Howard Scholarship for CMC Edwards. The Howards recognize that...

In 2013, the Town of Minturn created an endowed scholarship at Colorado Mountain College, allowing any Minturn resident the chance to start, continue, or finish their college career while remaining at home in the Vail Valley. The Town’s generous gift will go on for...

Ursa Operating Company employs top tier Energy Professionals and is proud to fund a scholarship in order to promote industry knowledge and educated individuals so that they may enter the work force and continue Ursa’s high standard level or operations

“Much like the living world, social responsibility is inherently essential to Vail Resorts. We created EpicPromise to nurture and enliven social responsibility in our company and to connect stakeholders in a new way to the diverse and growing elements that make up...

In 1991, a group of local churches formed Vail Valley Cares to assist people in need in the community. Since then, Vail Valley Cares has come to the aid of many residents by working in partnership with a host of other benevolent organizations in the valley. This...

WE POWER MOVEMENTS OF SUSTAINABLE AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLES FOR THE BETTERMENT OF PEOPLE AND OUR PLANET. As this statement shows the mission of the VF Foundation is to support non-profit organizations focused on work that improves people and the planet. Their emphasis...

Walter and Cathy Isaacson believe strongly in community college education and the future of CMC as a “destination college” in the Aspen/Roaring Fork Valley. With this in mind they have created this scholarship to benefit out-of-state students enrolled in/planning to...

Walter and Cindy Kaczynski have established the Stephan W. Kaczynski Memorial Scholarship for Resort Management in loving memory of their son, a CMC student who passed away in January 2022. Stephan’s lifelong dream was to live and work in the Colorado Rockies. The...

As part of an international organization, the Western Eagle Valley Rotary Club works to provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. As a long-standing pillar of the Eagle Valley,...

The West Vail Liquor Mart started in 1972 and part of its mission is to provide support for arts, education, recreation and conservation causes within Eagle County. The Chip Bartsch Memorial/West Vail Liquor Mart Scholarship continues that tradition by honoring one...

Will St. Germain, a former CMC student, and brother Drew St. Germain, together with a matching gift from Will’s employer, Microsoft, established the Alligator Juniper Endowed Scholarship for Sustainability Studies. This scholarship supports CMC Steamboat Springs...

Through philanthropy, education, and networking, “Women in Philanthropy” was formed in 2012 to inspire and empower accomplished women to become visionary donors. The philanthropic powerhouse has created a collective, significant force while supporting Colorado...

Before Colorado Mountain College Steamboat Springs existed, the citizens of Steamboat Springs, inspired by Lucy Bogue’s vision of a college in their community, worked to establish Yampa Valley College, a four year degree granting, accredited, college. Welcoming...

The Young Professionals Network of Steamboat Springs Is a community development program of the Steamboat Springs Chamber that Is building a better community by empowering the next generation of leaders through philanthropy, professional development and networking....