Nickles Family Music Scholarship

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 man in one of her English classes caught her eye. Eventually, she followed Steve Nickles back to his home state of Alaska where they married and started their family.

After moving back to Powell, Megan volunteered time to support NWC, joining the Foundation Board of Directors. Their children participated in music camps and festivals and the family enjoyed the variety of activities Northwest College offered to area communities.

The Nickles’ children would each go on to graduate from NWC: Josey in pre-professional studies; Monte with degrees in Music Technology and Multimedia; and Grant in Outdoor Education and Recreational Leadership. Reflective of the family’s love, the common ground for all three was participation in various music ensembles, so it was only natural for them to support music students.

The Nickles Family Music Scholarship notes a preference for music technology students, representing son Monte who works as the audio and technology systems manager at Tippet Rise Art Center in Montana.