CURRENT SCHOLARS
Here you will find a listing of all scholars for the current academic year. The scholars have submitted basic information about themselves as well as a picture and a brief biography.
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Allison Monterrosa |
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Major: sociology
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: Junior
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Nora Lee |
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Major: Biology
Campus*: UCD
Grade: Senior
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I grew up on a small farm in rural South Dakota. I had already decided to trek 725 miles to the southwest when I found out I was pregnant with my son- at eighteen. It might have been easier to stay there, but I was in a quest for high quality education, so I decided I would attend UC Denver anyway; I began my studies here in the fall of 2006.
After a roller coaster of a semester, I decided I would go back home to have my son, Sheldon Joh, where I would have adequate support. I didn’t want to give up my role as a student, so I enrolled in a local University. It didn’t take me long to realize I would need to make my journey back to Denver to satisfy my mind, so in August of 2007 I returned to Denver to continue my education where I had started it. My mom came with me, leaving behind her husband of over forty years to make sure I would get all the opportunities she never had. It was a transition for all of us.
After two academic years and many trips home, it became apparent that it was time for another transition. My mother needed to go home to care for my father who suffers from diabetes. It seemed like it was going to be nearly impossible, having already been stretched thin financially, I had just learned that there were no funds available for the 2009-10 year for one of the loans I had been receiving to study as an out-of-state student. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that life is not predictable. In August I learned that I had received the Flying Solo Scholarship. It couldn’t have come at a better time.
Since the receipt of my scholarship, my mom was able to go back home. I have been able to cut a few hours at work so that I can spend more time with my son. I am able to take a slightly heavier course load to put myself in a better circumstance for timely graduation in May of 2011. Finally, I have been able to become more involved at school through extracurricular activities including volunteer work.
My ultimate goal is to attend graduate school to work in the healthcare field. Due in part to the financial support that I have received from the T & R Fund Flying Solo Scholarship, I am able to put myself one step closer to that goal.
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Lynn Elsberry |
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Major: Education
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: Junior
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I am a 21 year old junior at UCCS. I was recently accepted into the Teaching Education Program. I will begin my professional year this fall, and graduate in May 2011. I plan on teaching first or second grade.
This scholarship has helped lower my stress my level by paying for school and helping pay for my son's daycare tuition bill. Not only does this scholarship help me, but my son also benefits a great deal from the scholarship. It is because of this scholarship that I am able to continue my education at UCCS, and make a better life for my son, and myself.
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Chantel Coney |
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Major: Communication
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: Senior
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I would like to thank you for allowing me to be a part of this scholarship program because it has brought me closer to my goals. This scholarship has been a blessing to my family. Sometimes it can be overwhelming because I have so many people who believe in me and I do not want to do anything to be a disappointment to anyone so I push myself to produce exemplary quality of work. My mother once told me "they never said getting there was easy, they just said it would be worth it.” |
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Pauline Cobb |
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Major: Biology
Campus*: DCC
Grade: Junior
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Nicole Haines |
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Major: Biology
Campus*: UCD
Grade: Senior
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Vanessa Manzanares |
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Major: Business
Campus*: UCD
Grade: Junior
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Chelsey Johnson |
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Major: Human Resource Managment
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: Junior
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Nidia Vivanco |
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Major: Biology
Campus*: UCD
Grade: SENIOR
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Erik Garrido |
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Major: Pre-Med
Campus*: DCC
Grade: Sophmore
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Kelli Peterson |
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Major: Economics
Campus*: UCB
Grade: Senior
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Jessica Walters |
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Major: pre-pharmacy
Campus*: UCD
Grade: senior
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Hello, my name is Jessica Walters and I am a recipient of the Flying Solo Scholarship 2009-2010. I would like to thank all of those who have contributed to the process and funding of the scholarship. Being a recipient of the scholarship has benefited me and my family in several ways. The education gained at the University of Colorado at Denver is impeccable and priceless; however, the education comes at great cost. I feel extremely blessed to have the financial support given to me through this scholarship. The funding has helped purchase books, supplies, school fees, and paid for my classes. However, and more importantly, the funding has given me a chance to break the cycle of poverty and change my life for myself and my children. The opportunity that the scholarship is allowing me to accomplish is greater then the purchase of any material thing. Thank you again for all the support. |
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Casey Pearce |
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Major: History and Secondary Ed
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: Junior
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Martin Hodgin |
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Major: Business (Info. Sys.)
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: Senior
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Jaime Garcia |
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Major: Ed Leadership
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: senior
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Julia Bullock |
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Major: Sociology
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: Junior
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Jones Lefae |
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Major: Anthropology
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: Senior
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Havilah Rogers |
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Major: Secondary Science Teacher Licensure
Campus*: DCC
Grade: Senior
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JESSICA ROWELL |
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Major: Dietician
Campus*: Pikes Peak CC
Grade: Senior
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Jennifer Guajardo |
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Major: Sociology
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: Senior
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I am a single mom to two sons, Kyle, 13 and Nathan, 11. In May 2009, I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Pikes Peak Community College with my AA. I am currently a junior at UCCS, and working on a bachelor's degree in History as well as my teacher's certification. I plan to be a high school History teacher and eventually obtain my master’s in History so that I can teach at the community college level. I am still undecided on whether I want to go for a Doctorate or not. I love reading and learning and am fully enjoying my college career. My T & R Flying Solo Scholarship has helped me become more financially stable as a student and parent, and ultimately, helped my family overcome homelessness. |
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Caroline Smith |
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Major: Business
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: Sophmore
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Jennifer Cooper |
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Major: Nursing
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: Sophomore
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Sarah Lang |
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Major: Nursing
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: Junior
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Kathleen Holcombe |
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Major: Engineering
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: Sophomore
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Inez Angulo |
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Major: Political Science
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: Junior
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Carmen Gutierrez |
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Major: psychology
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: Junior
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eric copprue |
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Major: Business
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: junior
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Yulia Aiden |
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Major: BFA-Fine Arts/BA-Film, TV and Theater
Campus*: UCD
Grade: Junior
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tahereh akbari |
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Major: international studies
Campus*: UCD
Grade: junior
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Maria Freyta |
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Major: Unknown
Campus*: UCD
Grade: Junior
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Courtney Camelin |
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Major: Econ
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: Sophmore
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Roxanne Blevins |
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Major: Nursing bachelors Degree
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: senior
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Rose Glanton |
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Major: bachelors of sociology
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: Junior
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Hello, my name is Rose Glanton and I am a single mother of two children. I have a 7 year old son and a 3 year old son. I have been attending Pikes Peak Community College and I am now going to transfer to UCCS and finish my Bachelors degree. I enjoy writing poetry and spending time enjoying my children. I would like to be a social worker or do something involving children or young adults. |
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Danielle Trujillo |
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Major: Communications
Campus*: UCD
Grade: Senior
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Lisa Burkhart |
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Major: Health and Wellness Promotion
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: Senior
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Rachel Haddock |
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Major: ENGLISH/EDUCATION
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: JUNIOR
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Melissa Cornett |
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Major: Accounting
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: Junior
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Megan McLean |
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Major: Paralegal
Campus*: DCC
Grade: Sophomore
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Justin Hosler |
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Major: Accounting
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: Sophomore
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Ruth Ortiz |
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Major: Electrical Engineering
Campus*: UCD
Grade: Junior
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Misty Casias |
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Major: Psychology
Campus*: UCD
Grade: Junior
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Denise Fortune |
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Major: Communications
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: Senior
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magda turner |
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Major: Business Administration
Campus*: DCC
Grade: freshman
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David Jorgens |
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Major: Business
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: Junior
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Hello, my name is David Jorgens. I am a Junior at the UCCS business school with a focus on finance and accounting. I am a single parent of a beautiful 5 year old named Isabella. We are both work very hard at staying as busy and active as possible. My goal is to graduate from UCCS in May of 2013. I plan on going into corporate benefits and helping companies set up their retirement plans etc. The T&R Flying Solo Scholarship has helped me stay focused on the many tasks of being a single parent in school full time and eased the burden of creating a stable environment for my daughter. I don't know how I could have been as successful in school or made it this far without the help from the T&R Flying Solo Scholarship!! Thank you!! |
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Jingjing Wang |
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Major: BUSINESS
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: Junior
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Melissa Moffett |
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Major: psychology
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: Junior/sen
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Christal Davis |
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Major: Biology and Chemistry
Campus*: UCD
Grade: Junior
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Katrina Beard |
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Major: Public Health
Campus*: UCD
Grade: junior
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I am Katrina Beard, studying for a Public Health degree with double minor in Sociology and Ethnic Studies at University of Colorado, Denver. I am also a single parent of a child with special needs. I am embracing my college experience to its fullest and excited at all the new possibilities in store for us. |
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jonni phillips |
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Major: Pre-med
Campus*: Pikes Peak CC
Grade: sophomore
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Jennifer Wilder |
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Major: Mechanical Engineering
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: Graduate S
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My name is Nicole Wilder. I am a single mother of three children, Aaron (age 12), Noah (age 11) and Avery (age 9). I am a graduate student at UCCS perusing my concurrent BS MS degree in Mechanical Engineering. My goal is to successfully be a mother and succeed in achieving my degrees in Spring 2014. I hope to be the example to all single parents that need encouragement to stand on their own and become self sufficient for their family. If I can do it, it can be done. |
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Jennifer Allen |
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Major: BS in nursing
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: senior
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Major: DBL Major: BUSINESS MARKETING & HUMAN RESOURCE MAN
Campus*: UCCS
Grade: JUNIOR
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* UCB - CU Boulder, UCD = CU Denver, UCCS = CU Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak = Pikes Peak Community College
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