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2021 Scholarship Celebration celebrates and honors our students and supporters

On Sept. 17, over 100 faculty, staff, donors, and students and their families gathered virtually to honor scholarship and fellowship recipients and supporters at the 2021ÌýSchool of Education Scholarship Celebration.

Watch our scholarship recipent slideshow: [video:https://youtu.be/dvZ_J0evs3Q]

"We are learning many things from these unusual times, and we recognize supporting transformative educators, our students, and in turn, their students and communities is more important than ever," said Dean Kathy Schultz.

"As our scholarship offerings continue to grow with the growing needs to support students, we are incredibly grateful for our donors. The generosity of our supporters makes the future a bit brighter for our students and our school."

Warmest congratulations to all our scholarship award recipients and to the supporters who make so much possible.


Future Teacher Scholarships


A Queer Endeavor Kelley Therese Wylder Anderson Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýJessica Valadez Fraire, Elementary Education and Ethnic Studies

Mary Kay Brown Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýHailey Ettinger, Elementary Education

DiStefano Family Endowed Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýNatalia Garayoa de la Maza, Elementary Education

DiStefano Honor Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýAlise Arata, Elementary Education

Ìý ​ÌýMakylah Garcia, Elementary Education

Jacqueline Frischknecht Endowed Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýIsabel Greenhut, Neuroscience, Secondary Mathematics Teacher Licensure

David & Margaret Grohne Education Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýBritt Bowersox, Elementary Education, International Affairs

Ìý ​ÌýAxel Duran-Mendoza, Elementary Education

Ìý ​ÌýSofia Kantola, Elementary Education

Ìý ​ÌýAneissa Rivera, Elementary Education

Lillian Gutierrez Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýCharity Luce, Elementary Education

Ìý ​ÌýAnalise Schultz, Elementary Education

ACS-Hach Scientific Foundation Chemistry Teaching Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýRichard Sandoval, Biochemistry

Ìý ​ÌýAndrea Vargas, Chemistry, Secondary Science Teacher Licensure

Carol F. Holzer Scholarship Fund

Ìý ​ÌýAnna Hadjiyiannis, Elementary Education

Moody-Funston Endowed Science Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýMelissa Nichols, Elementary Education

New Teacher Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýNatalia Garayoa de la Maza, Elementary Education

Steve Ollanik Endowed Scholarship Fund for Teachers

Ìý ​ÌýAlise Arata, Elementary Education

Katinka Ponce Clough Elementary Spanish Teaching Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýArlet Campuzano, Elementary Education

Sawyer-Ratliff Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýLorelei McKeon, Elementary Education

Virginia L. Sakala Memorial Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýIsabel Greenhut, Neuroscience, Secondary Mathematics Teacher Licensure

Lorrie Shepard Endowed Fund

Ìý ​ÌýMylie Lanier, Elementary Education

Siegel Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýMylie Lanier, Elementary Education

Charlotte Spengler Westfall Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýRachel Burke, Elementary Education

Ìý ​ÌýRylee McAvoy, Elementary Education

Emery and Evelyn Stoops Scholarship Fund

Ìý ​ÌýShannon Thompson, Psychology, Secondary Social Studies Teacher Licensure

Student Teaching Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýCharlotte DeAntonio, MA in Curriculum & Instruction, Secondary Science Teacher Licensure

Ìý ​ÌýIsabel Greenhut, Neuroscience, Secondary Mathematics Teacher Licensure

Ìý ​ÌýJasmine Hameedy,ÌýElementary Education

Carolyn L. and James R. Topping Endowed Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýKelsey Shaver, Elementary Education

Fayne I. and Edward E. Weant Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýLila Crank, Ethnic Studies, Secondary Social Studies Teacher Licensure

Ìý ​ÌýKelsey Shaver, Elementary Education

Elizabeth Anne Wilson Memorial Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýKaty Murphy, Elementary Education

Ìý ​ÌýPriscilla Palos, Elementary Education

Ìý ​ÌýHannah Vest, Elementary Education

Dorcas Diana Wolf Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýRachel Burke, Elementary Education

Zola Family Endowed Scholarship for Social Studies Teachers

Ìý ​ÌýLila Crank, Ethnic Studies, Secondary Social Studies Teacher Licensure


Community Leadership Scholarships


James Downton Community Leadership Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýAreyana Proctor, Journalism

Ìý ​ÌýFabiola Longoria Rodriguez, Leadership and Community Engagement, Political Science

Grieder Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýJadyn Mill, Leadership and Community Engagement

Hubert L. "Hooks" Jones Chapter Tuskegee Airmen Endowed Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýNydia Strohm-Salazar, Leadership and Community Engagement


Graduate Scholarships


Ceal Barry Education Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýDaniel Garzon, PhD in Equity, Bilingualism and Biliteracy

Edythe V. Billingslea Memorial Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýMonica Herzog, MA in Curriculum & Instruction, Secondary Science Teacher Licensure

Ìý ​ÌýAlexis Linback, MA in Curriculum & Instruction

Jeanette L. Dooley Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýNicholas Searls, MA in Educational Equity & Cultural Diversity

Luke Dunivant Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýCharlotte DeAntonio, MA in Curriculum & Instruction, Secondary Science Teacher Licensure

Michael Gendron Scholarship Fund

Ìý ​ÌýMatt Garcia, PhD in Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice

Clifford Houston Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýStephen Sommer, PhD in Learning Sciences and Human Development

Professor Janette Kettmann Klingner Doctoral Fellowship

Ìý ​ÌýElizabeth Silva, PhD in Educational Equity & Cultural Diversity

Carol Robinson Reynolds & Charles L. Reynolds Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýKelsey Taylor, MA in Curriculum & Instruction

Martha Reilly Smith Education Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýStephanie Drake, MA in Curriculum & Instruction

Miramontes Doctoral Fellowship​

  • Jackquelin Bristol
  • Diego Escobar-Garcia
  • Kachine Kulick
  • Derek LeFebre
  • Victor Leos
  • Ashieda McKoy
  • Revaline Nez
  • Jennifer Pacheco
  • Adria Padilla-Chavez
  • Marlene Palomar
  • Nelia Pena
  • Medjy Pierre-Louis
  • Joshua Prudhomme
  • Page Regan
  • Robbin Riedy
  • Maria Ruiz-Martinez
  • Christopher Saldana
  • Ashley Scroggins
  • Elizabeth Silva
  • Katia Zamorano

Pearl McPherson Spencer Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýKendall Newell, MA in Curriculum & Instruction

Women Investing in the School of Education (WISE) Scholarship

Ìý ​ÌýFrancisca Santini, MA in Curriculum & Instruction


Cohort Scholarships

The following scholarships are offered in partnership with other units across campus to support programs and students in the School of Education. Students often study together as part of a learning community and cohort.


Education Diversity Scholars

The Education Diversity Scholars scholarships are awarded to students who are supportive of educational diversity and leadership on the CU Boulder campus. Funded by the CU LEAD Alliance and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement (ODECE).

  • Enya Bayaraa
  • Arielle Brown
  • Isabel Brown
  • Chel Burke
  • Arlet Campuzano
  • Zayra Cardoza
  • Mali Chavez-LopezÌý
  • Laura Collantes
  • Amanda Coy
  • Carlos Diaz
  • Aiyanna Gonzales
  • Ella Grijalva
  • Emmanuel Hakiza
  • Elizabeth Natividad HenryÌý
  • Prasu Kaini
  • David Kwei
  • Molly Lee-Dodson
  • Jojo Locicero
  • Hailee Martinez-Harris
  • Kyle McClainÌý
  • Jadyn Mill
  • Sara Musani
  • Kaela Rivera
  • Hannah Roehm
  • Iliana De La Rosa
  • Evani Ruíz
  • Richard Sandoval
  • Manuel Burgos Soto
  • Aliah Steele
  • Nydia Strohm-SalazarÌý
  • Nicole Takacs
  • Adair Teuton
  • Bella Thomas
  • Madi Trujillo
  • Andrea Vargas

Multicultural Leadership Scholars

The Multicultural Leadership ScholarsÌýprogram is for highly motivated students who want to study leadership from a multicultural perspective. Funded by the CU LEAD Alliance and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement (ODECE).Ìý

  • Adela Aguirre
  • Ushmi Akruwala
  • Hyun An
  • Charlie Candela ArellanesÌý
  • Hala Bulifa
  • Maya Contreras
  • Jose Cortez
  • Desiree Dsouza
  • Melia Reyther Espinoza
  • Daira Gallegos
  • Faith Gerweck
  • Sadaf Ghiasy
  • Citlalli Vazquez GomezÌý
  • Mikaela Gonzalez
  • Ashtyn Gruidel
  • Vanessa GuerecaÌý
  • Angelica Gutierrez
  • Heaven Harrigfeld-Chacon
  • Jazmyn Her
  • Taylor Johnson
  • Brandon Le
  • Japhia Long
  • Xitlaly Longoria
  • Monse Estrada MartinÌý
  • Maria J. Martinez
  • Sujei Perla Martinez
  • Nijaa McClain-ElliottÌý
  • Gabriela Mejia
  • Joanna Mendy
  • Marwa Mommandi
  • Ornella Musinguzi
  • Diego Osvaldo NajeraÌý
  • Juan Lomeli Ortiz
  • Lily Prestien
  • Areyana Proctor
  • Veronica Estrada RamirezÌý
  • Minya Ravisankar
  • Alexia Renteria
  • Jaeda Rodriguez
  • Julie Ruiz
  • Annie Santana-Buenfil
  • Sarah Suliman
  • Nicolas Tamayo
  • Jasmine Tensun
  • Christina Uphoff
  • Kamberli Urbina
  • Cassy Garcia Vega
  • Rachel VelaÌý
  • Anel Villalobos
  • Avery Young

Noyce Teacher Scholarship

The Noyce Scholarship is an award supported through a collaborative National Science Foundation (NSF) funded project that focuses on recruiting and retaining new teachers in K-12 Math, Science, and Engineering.Ìý

  • Eli Bacher
  • Renee Curry
  • Charlotte DeAntonio
  • Lauren Esler
  • Monica Herzog
  • Sam Hoeffel
  • Jake Masterson
  • Katherine Rainey
  • Sarah Sego
  • Levi Simon
  • Ellen Teags (Zulauf)

Harry L. & Eva J. Puksta Memorial Scholarship

Founded in 2001 and named after Harry and Eva Puksta, the Puksta Foundation provides scholarships, mentorship and experiential community engagement training for undergraduate Colorado students.

  • Rokaya Abdulameer
  • Emily Rodriguez AguirreÌý
  • Lluvia Macias Arellano
  • Mariajose Baca
  • Tiffany Rivera Campos
  • Fernanda Maria CerrosÌý
  • Fabiola Flores
  • Sara HagosÌý
  • Adriana Iturbe
  • Edwin Mendoza Olea
  • Anthony Salazar
  • Cristal de la Torre
  • Mateo Vela
  • Sana Zulali

Stribic-Martin Scholarship

This scholarship was created in 1990 by Professor Emerita Dorothy Martin to provide scholarships for CU Boulder students pursuing math or science through secondary teacher licensure in Education or Arts & Sciences.

  • Isabel Greenhut
  • Spoorthy Reddy

Thank YouÌý

On behalf of our students, staff and faculty, we would like to thank all our scholarship donors for their generous support, including those who contribute to the general School of Education Scholarship Fund. We could not accomplish this amazing student support without you!

There are many ways to make gifts to benefit the mission and programs of the School of Education and we feel strongly that our scholarships need to be larger in order to recruit students. If you would like to learn more about making a gift to the School of Education, please contact our Assistant Dean for Advancement Mia Axon.