The Reece Schleich Wrestling Fund was started in 2002 by Reece’s parents Larry and TK Schleich after he lost his life in a dirt bike accident. NWC’s wrestling coach Jim Zeigler was a mentor and a good friend to Reece and Reece loved wrestling. He was the 2001 USA...

Robert James Barthell was a member of the Northwest College faculty in the 1970s and early 1980s, teaching literature, composition, and popular culture. He enjoyed people and embraced the intellectual and human diversity of the NWC campus. Some of the happiest and...

As part of America’s “Greatest Generation,” Bob Frisby was dedicated to his community, his state, and his nation. He served with distinction in World War II and was the first reservist called up from Park County when the Korean War broke out. Following his...

This annually funded scholarship was established to help provide quality, affordable education to students pursuing a degree at Northwest College with preference to students studying Engineering. The foundation is one of the nation’s largest utility-endowed...

Roger and Carolyn Kearns grew up in Ohio, and though they didn’t know each other well in high school Roger remembers being in a chemistry class with Carolyn. She was a lab assistant to whom he often recited lab experiments, and Carolyn impressed him with her...

In honor of her late husband, Amy R. Jacob decided to start a scholarship to help Ag students who may not have been able to attend college without financial help. Her husband, “Jake”, put himself through college to complete his animal husbandry degree. The college...

Mignon (Minnie) Murphy moved to the Powell area in 1916 where her family homesteaded on the Shoshone Irrigation Project. Roland Earhart’s family arrived in 1929 and homesteaded on the Willwood Division. He was able to file on a relinquished Willwood homestead of his...

Nursing care made a lasting impression on a Powell family and led to the creation of a scholarship program at Northwest College. Rose Cannon died of cancer in 2007. In the last weeks of her life, she was attended at home by nurses in hospice care. Rose Cannon was...

During the early days of British Petroleum’s exploration and pipeline construction in Alaska, Steve Nickles’s mother, Rosemary Nickles, helped build a Boeing 727 shuttle service for workers to and from Prudhoe Bay. For 35 years, she worked alongside those she...

After Sandy Rauch passed away, her husband Claude wanted a way for his wife’s legacy to live on. It just so happened that his granddaughter Sierra was planning on attending NWC to play volleyball. Sandy and Claude had always enjoyed following their children and...

Seth Dotson grew up in Powell, WY, and graduated from Powell High School. His father, Claude Dotson, taught Business at Northwest College. Seth attended Northwest College and received an Associate of Arts Degree in May 2000. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine...

Originally from Montana, ‘Bud’ Sherman stopped in Worland on his way home from leaving the Navy when he saw an advisement for a job. Worland is where he met his future wife and where the Sherman Family story began. Bud and Sharon made a wonderful life for their...

In the early 1980’s, Sletten Construction expanded into Wyoming opening a branch office in Cody, Sheridan and Laramie. This helped create deep community roots in the Big Horn Basin as Sletten became a tremendous supporter in the area. In 2017, Sletten continued that...

The Sweet family have been long time supporters of Northwest College athletics and specifically Women’s Volleyball. The family served as a host family for the team, creating special bonds with many players over the years. They even donated a van from their Autoworks...

In the mid 1990’s, Wes Metzler’s older sister moved back to Wyoming from California. She was a faithful and devout Catholic who was fighting cancer which eventually took her life. Wes and his wife Coleen had the idea to contribute the bulk of her inheritance to...

Steven Barry Smith was an Associate Professor of Mathematics and Physics at NWC from 1983 until his death in 1999. He was a U.S. Chess Federation rated Postel Chess Master and Six-time Wyoming State Chess Champion. In 1991, he designed, programmed and built a device...

This endowed scholarship fund created by the Student Senate supports a returning sophomore Northwest College student who demonstrates strong leadership, academic dedication, and a commitment to service. This scholarship also recognizes a student who not only excels...

When Alan and Linda Fischer lost their daughter to Ovarian Cancer, in 2004, her friends suggested that they start a scholarship fund in her memory. Tami had majored in Elementary education and graduated from the University of Arizona with a 4.0 while going through...

Established in 1997, this scholarship honors the legacy, service, and dedication of past and present telephone company employees of the Big Horn Basin. Created through a generous founding gift of nearly $16,000 from the Telephone Pioneers of America organization in...

The Intrepid Trapper Scholarship Endowment rewards students’ determination to explore ideas, grow academically and overcome obstacles on their passage to earning degrees and being successful in their careers. With skills of analytic reasoning, creativity, problem...

For decades, Dave Fink was a staple on the campus of Northwest College spending countless nights and weekends at Cabre gymnasium in support of the Trapper athletic teams. The scholarship is awarded annually to one male and one female athlete who have completed their...

Honoring Service. Supporting Education. This scholarship endowment was established to honor the service and sacrifice of Vietnam-era veterans while creating lasting educational opportunities. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide affordable education for...

The Vredenburg/Graham Scholarship honors the memory of Herfie Stuart Graham (1886-1968), a Powell homesteader who led by example to enhance educational opportunities and community development in Powell and the Big Horn Basin. That was a big job when you consider...

Higher education doesn’t have to be out of reach. Everyone deserves a chance to make their dreams a reality. Wells Fargo is proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding Northwest College students. This scholarship was established to help provide quality,...

Established in 2019, this scholarship was created by Booster Club supporter and good friend of Athletic Director Brian Erickson, Nathan Wiedenmann of Springfield Oregon. The scholarship fund was created to help provide quality, affordable education for full-time...

Education was a love and a cause for Noel D. Wilkie. He was committed to promoting higher education. Born and raised in Powell, he was the son of civic-minded parents, John D. and Gail L. Wilkie. After graduating from Powell High School, he spent one year at...

The military services places a great degree of emphasis on the value of military and civilian education. Education and training build leaders, not only in our military organizations, but in our communities and our state. The Wyoming National Guard is a community...