Congratulations to our 2017 NWCU scholarship recipients!
As part of our commitment to our members and community, we are proud to provide support each year to new and continuing students by awarding college scholarships to students who demonstrate dedication to creating a positive impact in their community.
Larry Levine Memorial Scholarships
The Northwest Community Larry Levine Annual Scholarship is a memorial scholarship in the name of writer and educator Assistant Professor Larry Levine, who was killed along with eight Umpqua Community College students in 2015. The Larry Levine Memorial Scholarship assists Douglas County students attending Umpqua Community College in completing their education and developing career opportunities even in the face of challenge.
Two scholarships have been awarded. Scholarships cover tuition, books, and fees up to $5,000 for the 2017 - 2018 school year.
The 2017 Larry Levine Memorial Scholarship recipients are:
Jenna Anderson, Winchester, OR 2016 graduate, Roseburg High School College/University: Umpqua Community College
Samantha Winters, Roseburg, OR 2016 graduate, Roseburg High School College/University: Umpqua Community College
Northwest Community Scholarships
Twenty $1,000 Northwest Community Credit Union scholarships have been awarded.
The 2017 Northwest Community Scholarship recipients are:
Hayle Artz, North Bend, OR 2007 graduate, North Bend High School College/University: American University
McKenna Barnum, Medford, OR 2013 Graduate, St. Mary's High School College/University: Oregon State University
Cordell Clark, Junction City, OR 2014 graduate, Willamette High School College/University: University of Oregon
Makenna Crocker, Eugene, OR 2016 graduate, North Bend High School College/University: University of Oregon
Erin Foreman, Cottage Grove, OR 2017 graduate, Cottage Grove High School College/University: George Fox University
Tyler Guyer, Redmond, OR 2016 graduate, Redmond High School College/University: Oregon State University
Maya Jenkins, Springfield, OR 2016 graduate, Thurston High School College/University: Northwest Christian University
Kourtney Lomica, Roseburg, OR 2017 graduate, Roseburg High School College/University: Concordia University
Venessa Lopez, Eugene, OR 2017 graduate, South Eugene High School College/University: Lewis and Clark College
Olivia Normand, Gresham, OR 2017 graduate, Sam Barlow High School College/University: University of Oregon
Kylee O'Brien, Portland, OR 2014 graduate, Centennial High School College/University: Oregon State University
KC Perley, Winston, OR 2013 graduate, Douglas High School College/University: Oregon State University
Mayra Rangel, Coos Bay, OR 2014 graduate, Myrtle Point High School College/University: Southwestern Oregon Community College
Bryan Roark, Roseburg, OR 2017 graduate, Roseburg High School College/University: Corban University
Gabrielle Sarao, Bend, OR 2017 graduate, Bend High School College/University: Chapman University
Taylor Smallwood, Springfield, OR 2016 graduate, Carondelet High School College/University: UC Davis
Ambrosia Snapp, Burns, OR 2017 graduate, Burns High School College/University: Central Oregon Community College
Taylor Steinhauer, Blachly, OR 2016 graduate, Triangle Lake Charter School College/University: Oregon State University
Anna Swanson, Eugene, OR 2017 graduate, Willamette High School College/University: Lane Community College
Jae Viles-Erdelt, Eugene, OR 2017 graduate, Academy of Arts & Academics College/University: Oregon State University