2017 Clough Scholars
The list below shows all the Clough Recipients from 2017 in alphabetical order by last name. Those who have a ✪ next to the name will expand when touched to present more information about that Clough Scholar.
Rifle High School – Class of 2017 - Earned college credit while in high school - First generation
COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE – Certificate of Proficiency Early Childhood Education Teacher
COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY – Studying for her Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Cellular Molecular Development
LIFE AFTER CLOUGH
Marisela lives in Fruita and is attending CMU. She’s slated to graduate in 2025 and plans to apply to the CU Denver Dental program.
“The Clough Fellows program allowed me to attend college right after high school without the financial stress that comes with it. I was very fortunate to have that opportunity and will be forever grateful. After the Covid pandemic, I decided to change career paths and I am now attending CMU pursuing a degree in Biology. This is my first year attending school without working at the same time and this only makes me more grateful for all the help I received from the Clough Fellows Program.”
Coal Ridge High School – Class of 2017 - First generation
COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY – Bachelor of Science Construction Management.
LIFE AFTER CLOUGH
Luis lives in Glenwood Springs and works in Aspen with Regan Construction. He is a project engineer and does budgeting, scheduling and subcontractor coordination.
“The Clough Fellows program allowed me to attend college without going into heavy debt. The first year attending CMU, it provided food and a place to live. The support truly helped me to become the first person in my family to graduate from college while removing the worry and stress of large student loans. I love the Clough Fellows program and the people involved.”
Rifle High School – Class of 2017
COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE – Bachelor of Arts Education
LIFE AFTER CLOUGH
Kaylee lives in Parachute and teaches 3rd grade at Wamsley Elementary School.
“I was able to attend college with the funding I needed! I was very blessed to have the Clough Fellowship. It helped me afford living expenses while in college as well! I am now a teacher and so grateful for the opportunity they gave me and the grace during the interview process!”
Rifle High School – Class of 2017
FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Associate of Science
LIFE AFTER CLOUGH
Jesus lives in Denver and works at Otak Engineering.
“The Clough Fellows program assisted me through financial support which allowed me to pay for college and focus on my education without fear or worry if I could afford food or other necessities.”