Mario Aguilar found is confidence and discovered his passion behind a camera at Northwest College. That’s why after his death at age 44 from ALS, his wife, Darla, established a scholarship endowment to educate sophomore photography students. Darla shared, “As his...

Mary Elaine Bever Housel grew up as a Homesteader’s daughter in Garland, Wy. After graduating from Powell High School, she attended the University of Wyoming with degrees in Commerce and Education. She married Jerry Winters Housel in Cody where they resided...

Matthias Ambrose was a baby who lived a very short but precious life. The scholarship has been funded to continue his memory while helping those seeking to further their education. Matthias would not of been an honor student but he would have been a caring person...

From roots in Powell’s earliest homestead days, Max Murray went on to help pioneer this country’s space exploration program. But he never forgot where he came from or his humble beginnings. He was born in 1915 on the Shoshone Reclamation Project at Powell and grew up...

This scholarship endowment was created by his family to honor the life and legacy of Max Durney. A devoted family man, he believed in opportunity, perseverance, and the importance of education. Born on June 20, 1931, in Richmond Utah, Max lived a life grounded in...

Wrestling has always been a big part of the Metzler family. Wes Metzler, and all his boys competed in wrestling at various levels and points in their lives. It was a family passion. It was also important according to Coleen Metzler to promote Trapper wrestling to...

Established in 1998, this scholarship was created by friends and family to honor the memory of Mike Fleming, a non-traditional aged student who tragically passed away in a hunting accident. Much of the funding for the scholarship came via the Frannie Bar in Frannie,...

Robyn Fleenor and Troy Hissam met for the first time at Northwest College in 1986. Robyn was a member of the Trapper volleyball team and Troy worked as a line judge at games. They were introduced at a party two weeks before classes started their freshman year and...

Created in 2005, this scholarship was established to honor the life, compassion, and legacy of Michelle Marie Schwab – a devoted nurse, community member, and advocate for healthcare. Born and raised in Powell, Wyoming, Michelle was the daughter of James and Carlene...

This scholarship endowment, established in 2026, was created to support student athletes participating in collegiate rodeo at Northwest College. Rooted in a commitment to opportunity, hard work, and the western way of life, this scholarship reflects Michelle...

With a big, welcoming smile and engaging personality, Professor Emeritus Mike Masterson was a faculty fixture at Northwest College from 1977 to 2010. He served in a variety of positions at NWC over his 33-year career, including low brass instructor, director of vocal...

Mildred Robertson Parr was an educated, buckskin-wearing, shotgun-toting woman who played the piano and violin “like an angel.” A member of one of Cody’s founding families in the early 1900s, Mildred was known in her teen years as an accomplished riflewoman and...

Until she was 13, Minnie Wasden Blood attended a three-room rural school in Penrose, WY, and then her parents built a two-room home in Cowley so she and her brothers and sisters could attend the only school available in that part of the Big Horn Basin. Though...

This memorial scholarship was established to honor the legacy of Mitch Kelley by supporting students pursuing their passion for the outdoors through education at Northwest College. Mitch was a wrestler at NWC and an avid sportsman. He and fellow teammate, Darcey...

Montana-Dakota Utilities recognizes the academic achievement of students at Northwest College. MDU is proud to support by sponsoring this annual scholarship by providing financial assistance to students with a sophomore academic standing from communities served by...

Jessica’s commitment to education and community empowerment is at the heart of the Morales Veronica Nursing Scholarship. Born to parents who immigrated from Mexico in the 1980s, Jessica understands firsthand the challenges that come with being a first-generation...

This scholarship endowment honors the Moyer family’s enduring commitment to education. The scholarship was established through the Moyer Community Foundation which traces its roots to Willard Moyer, a long-time Powell pharmacist who established the foundation in 1997...

This scholarship award is given to honor the memory and legacy of Nellemay Gillett Blevins. She arrived with her parents and brothers and lived her entire life in the Big Horn Basin. She raised her family with Wyoming values, treating others with a graceful blend...

Nicholas Waln Morris Sr. was an avid pilot and a sought after flight instructor. Despite his personal regret for having dropped out of high school to pursue a career in aviation during the post-World War I era, he was a lifelong promoter of education. Nick was...

Dr. Nick Morris and his wife Madelyn, a registered nurse, dedicated their lives to the medical profession. With strong ties to the local community, its people, and its hospitals, they were committed to the sustainability of the medical workforce in the Big Horn...

Megan Woods, studied English at NWC, graduating in 1984. Megan transferred to the University of Wyoming and completed her bachelor’s degree in English. While pursuing a master’s degree in American Studies, she was working as a graduate teaching assistant when a young...

Nicole Rodriguez-Brown has proven to be truly invested in the Big Horn Basin, coming from a long-time Heart Mountain agriculture family who knows the value of hard work. She graduated from Powell High School in 2002 and attended the University of Montana, graduating...

This scholarship honors the life and legacy of Norman “Pete” and Ethel Wood, whose lives were defined by hard work, education, and a deep connection to Northwest College. As lifelong learners, Pete and Ethal dedicated their careers to education. Their love for...

NWC has a rich and successful rodeo history consistently performing well within the Big Sky Region winning numerous regional championships and at the national level, with multiple individual champions and team titles. This endowed scholarship fund was created in 2017...

Underpinning the Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment is the Board of Directors’ appreciation for the value of scholarships and how they help recruit and retain NWC students. The alumni directors’ individual commitment to scholarships is probably more deeply held...

This scholarship endowment supports students at Northwest College by helping make higher education more cost effective and available. Established with a gift of $2,013.83 from the club’s treasury when the organization disbanded, the endowment preserves the group’s...

After a few years in rainy Seattle, the Dawsons came to Cody in 1966 when a CPA business came up for sale. Oliver ran his tax and accounting business, and Goldy went to work as a 7th grade reading teacher. They never left. Both of the Dawsons are college...

Opal Jones and her husband, Earl, farmed in the Powell area at the inception of their marriage in 1940. After her children were nearly raised, she began employment with Dr. Lyle Haberland and enjoyed emplyment with him for nearly 30 years until her retirement. As a...

This scholarship honors the life and legacy of two incredible human beings. Larry Van Epps, a devoted educator, outdoorsman, and community servant whose compassion shaped the lives of countless students. And Paul Miller, whose passion for welding became his vocation....

Peg Frisby was born and raised in Cody by pioneering parents who had arrived in Cody before it was officially a town. She attended Cody High School and the University of Wyoming. She loved music and was a natural pianist who created a unique ragtime sound from even...