2018 Clough Scholars
The list below shows all the Clough Recipients from 2018 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.
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 - Earned college credit while in high school - First generation
COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE – Certificate of Proficiency Nurse Aide - Associate of Applied Science Nursing
LIFE AFTER CLOUGH
Makayla lives in Silt and works in the emergency department at Grand River Health.
“The Clough Fellows program played a monumental role in my college career by enabling me to obtain my nursing degree without having any additional financial stress. Nursing school is taxing, so not having to worry about the financial side of things played a huge part in my success. Because of the Clough Fellows program, I can serve and improve the health and well-being of my community as an RN.”
Coal Ridge High School – Class of 2018
COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE – Student in 2nd 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 2nd 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 5th 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!”
Rifle High School – Class of 2018
COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE – Certificate of Proficiency, Phlebotomy, Nurse Aide - Associate of Science
LIFE AFTER CLOUGH
Rose lives in Rifle and works at Grand River Health.
“Thank you to the Clough Fellowship program for providing me with financial stability. Without your help, I wouldn’t be able to work in the medical field and do what I love, which is helping others.”
Grand Valley High School – Class of 2018 - Earned college credit while in high school - First generation
COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE – Associate of Arts
COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY – Bachelor of Science Social Work
LIFE AFTER CLOUGH
Elizabeth lives in Parachute and works in Child Welfare at the Garfield County Department of Human Services. She is currently studying for her master’s degree in social work at CMU.
“The Clough Fellows program provided me the opportunity and privilege to take my education to the next level after high school and start my professional career. With the Clough Fellowship support, I was able to graduate with my bachelor’s in social work without the stress and worry of paying significant amounts of student debt.
This has allowed me to truly focus on my career in helping my community and surrounding communities as a Social Worker. I was recently accepted to graduate school to get my master’s in social work and I don't know that I would have had the courage to apply had The Clough Fellows program not given me a generous amount of support to take on this new academic journey, as I would likely be too worried about continued student debt. Thank you, Clough Fellows!”
Rifle High School – Class of 2018 - Earned college credit while in high school
COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE – Associate of Science - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
LIFE AFTER CLOUGH
Karly is married, lives in Rifle and teaches 4th grade at Wamsley Elementary School.
“The Clough Fellows program allowed me to focus on my school rather than working. This enabled me to be successful and achieve my educational goals.”