Rifle High School – Class of 2021 – Earned college credit while in high school

COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE – Certificate of Proficiency, Early Childhood Education, teacher - Associate of Arts

COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY – Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education, emphasis in Special Education

LIFE AFTER CLOUGH

Emily is a student teacher at Chipeta Elementary in Grand Junction.

“The Clough Fellows program has significantly influenced my life in a positive manner. With the invaluable support extended by the Clough Fellows, I successfully realized my aspirations of earning a degree in Early Childhood Special Education from Colorado Mesa University, ultimately fulfilling my dream of becoming a teacher. Genevieve Clough's vision in establishing this scholarship, with the intent of providing students "the chance to succeed," resonates deeply with my experience.

Coming from Garfield Re2, a small town with inherent resource limitations, the Clough Fellowship has emerged as a beacon of opportunity. The program prioritizes ensuring that every individual is heard and afforded a fair chance, particularly crucial for students in communities like mine. I credit the realization of my academic and professional ambitions to the unwavering support of the Clough Fellows. Without their assistance, my journey toward graduation and my career as a teacher would not have materialized, and for this, I am eternally grateful.”

Rifle High School – Class of 2021 – Earned college credit while in high school

COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE – Certificate of Proficiency Nurse Aide - Associate of Arts, Social Work

METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY – Still in school, will complete her bachelor’s degree in Social Work in 2025.

LIFE AFTER CLOUGH

Casandra lives in Rifle and works at Rib City Grill when she’s home. She’s attending Metro State in Denver.

“The Clough Fellows program has made a great contribution towards my educational career. Without financial support, I wouldn’t be able to have school as my priority. This program has impacted my life by reducing that financial stress, which has led to an improvement in my overall academics. I’m very grateful for the opportunity.”

Coal Ridge High School – Class of 2021 – Earned college credit while in high school - First generation

COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE – Certificate of Proficiency, Early Childhood Education, teacher

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY – In school studying Human Development and Family Studies with 2 concentrations in pre-health and intervention sciences.

LIFE AFTER CLOUGH

Perla lives in Ft. Collins, CO and is still in school. She expects to graduate in December 2024.

“I am deeply grateful for being selected as a recipient of the Clough Scholarship. Being the first in my family to go to college, I wasn't sure how I'd afford it, but the Clough funding made it possible for me to pursue higher education. The financial support I have received has allowed me to pay for tuition, textbooks, and other living expenses. Without this scholarship, I wouldn't have been able to fulfill my dreams of attending college.”

Rifle High School – Class of 2021 – Earned college credit while in high school - First generation

COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE – Certificate of Proficiency Nurse Aide

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO COLORADO SPRINGS – Will complete her BSN with a minor in American Sign Language in May 2025.

LIFE AFTER CLOUGH

Jessica is still in school pursuing her degree in nursing.

“Clough Fellows has made a huge opportunity for me. I was able to leave the valley and go study in a city like Colorado Springs. Without it, I wouldn’t have found one of the most incredible nursing programs in Colorado!”

Rifle High School – Class of 2021 – First generation

COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE – Associate of Arts

METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY – Studying nutrition and dietetics.

LIFE AFTER CLOUGH

Karely lives in Denver and is still in school.

"The Clough Fellows program impacted my life by taking a load off my shoulders financially and allowing me to focus on my career and what I wanted to do with school. My time at CMC was precious because I was able to explore careers that led me to becoming very passionate about nutrition.”