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. This endowment reflects a commitment to expanding access to higher education,...

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 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...

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...

P.E.O. Sisterhood Chapters exist primarily to help provide a quality, affordable education for students. The idea for establishing this scholarship was presented to our chapter by one of our sisters, Carrie Gasch. At that time Carrie was employed at the Northwest...

Pinnacle Bank’s long-standing partnership with Northwest College began when the bank first established roots in Park County in 1982. We believe education is vital for individual, business and community growth and share NWC’s vision of equipping students to make a...

Pinnacle Bank’s long-standing partnership with Northwest College began when the bank first established roots in Park County in 1982. We believe education is vital for individual, business and community growth and share NWC’s vision of equipping students to make a...

The Powell Lions Club was part of the Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest service organization dedicated to meeting humanitarian needs locally and globally. Guided by the motto “We Serve”, Lions focus their efforts on vision care, youth support, education...

Volunteer work for Powell Valley Healthcare began in 1957, when a group of women trained by the Red Cross and known as the “Gray Ladies” began reading aloud to patients, visiting with them, and writing letters for them. Since those early years, Powell Valley...

Created in 2006, this endowed scholarship was funded by the Russ Wiedekamp Scholarship Foundation in memory of Ray Karst, Albert Scott, and Bruce and Josh Honstain. Applicants must be permanent residents of Powell Fire District No 1. Preference will be given to...

The Powell Youth Club has long served as an important resource for young people in the community of Powell, providing programs and a supportive environment designed to promote academic success, leadership, mental health, safety, belonging and workforce...

The namesake of the Nelson Performing Arts Center, R.A. Nelson is known for many things at Northwest College. He was the founder and first president of the Northwest College Foundation. His unsolicited gift of stock started the endowment program that has supported...

Maggie Newell was born and raised on a ranch in Wyola, MT. She attended college at Eastern Montana College in Billings where she met and married Ralph Newell. They were married before she could finish her degree, and so it wasn’t until their 3 children were in...

This scholarship honors the life and legacy of Rand Carlson who tragically passed away in an accident in July 2025. Rand was a member of the ESPORTS team at Northwest College. He was a gifted young man whose creativity, passion, and joy touched all who knew him. Rand...