Grand Valley High School – Class of 2009 – Earned college credit while in high school – First generation

COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE – Associate of Applied Science, Veterinary Technician

LIFE AFTER CLOUGH

Tiffany lives in Arvada and works at Foothills Animal Shelter.

“I am still in the field for which I went to college. I love my job! It is a career that doesn’t pay well and I would not be able to continue in it, had I been stuck with student loans.”

Coal Ridge High School – Class of 2018

COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE – Student in 2^nd grade (Pottery for Kids age 8-10)

VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE –  Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering (minor in Mathematics)

LIFE AFTER CLOUGH

Couy lives in Virginia and is a nuclear test engineer for a subcontractor to the US Navy. He is studying for his master’s degree.

“VMI is a state-supported military college, so we do have to pay tuition and I very much used the Clough scholarship! It set me up to have almost no student loans coming out of college.

I graduated in May 2023 with a Mechanical Engineering degree and a minor in Mathematics and got a job with HII, which owns Newport News and Ingalls Shipbuilding. I am currently a nuclear test engineer, testing nuclear systems on submarines for the Navy. I am going to Virginia Commonwealth University getting a master’s in Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering through their online program. I will then be transferred to a Department of Energy site within the next year or so.”

Rifle High School – Class of 2018 – Earned college credit while in high school

COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE – Bachelor of Science, Education

LIFE AFTER CLOUGH

Jocelyn lives in Rifle and teaches 2^nd grade at Highland Elementary School. This is her teacher profile on the school website. “I love working with students and I am so happy to be a part of their lives. Second grade is the best and I can’t wait to watch my students grow and reach their academic and personal goals!”

“The Clough Fellowship helped me stay focused on my higher education and not have to worry about my financial situation. The support from this foundation really helped my wishes as a first-generation student come true. It was such an honor to be a Clough scholar through my college career.”

Rifle High School – Class of 2018 – Earned college credit while in high school – First generation

COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE – Bachelor of Science, Education

LIFE AFTER CLOUGH

Melissa lives in Rifle and teaches 5^th grade at Highland Elementary School.

“The Clough Fellows Program impacted my life because it gave me the opportunity to go to college without having to worry or stress about how I was going to pay for it. I went to a community college, and it gave me the best experience locally as well as helping me get my dream job. Thank you!”