Barr, Robert M. and Roberta Armstrong Scholarship: Mrs. Roberta Barr established this scholarship to help potential teachers gain the education they need to be successful. Mrs. Barr was an educator, over several decades, and understood the importance of well-trained, dedicated teachers.

Birkholz, John and Rosalie Scholarship: For full time students with a declared or plan to declare an Education major. Recipients will be expected to volunteer their time with the Western Foundation, to help with special projects, fundraising events, ect. as a learning experience to advance their practical education

Brennecke/Elkins, Magdalene Scholarship: Students with junior standing or above at the end of term in which he/she applies. Must plan to teach either elementary or secondary level. Award depends on funds available.  

Dr. Jerrold Hanson Scholarship: Studying in Western’s Education Program with plans to become a teacher. Preference given to those with financial need. Award depends on funds available.  

Haefeli, Delia Fay Scholarship: For female education students majoring in K-12 Teacher Education. Applicants must have graduated from Colorado Western Slope High School and be a first generation college student. 

Hansen, Dr. Kenneth H. and Mary Alice Memorial Education Scholarship: Preference given to non-traditional students in Western’s education program with demonstrated financial need. Award depends on funds available.

Knight, Sophie Hamrick Memorial Scholarship: For Western students who have established a financial need and a positive attitude. Preference will be given to freshmen. 

Lorena A. Casebier Memorial Scholarship: For promising future teachers (merit-based) who are passionate, committed to and focused on their teaching career. Preference given to female applicants with financial need. Awards depend on funds available.

Nyluend, Jnnie & Fritz Memorial Scholarship: Graduates of Nucla High School attending Western full time who intend to pursue a career in teaching. If no candidate from Nucla High applies, any Education major is eligible. Award depends on funds available.

Owen Kuhn McWilliams Memorial Scholarship: Has been established by Raylene Owen to provide scholarship assistance to Western Colorado University students who plan to become science or mathematics teachers.

Randall, Edwin H. Memorial Scholarship: Seniors at Western who are active members of intercollegiate sports teams who also plan to teach are awarded $500 per academic year.

Randall, Edwin H. Memorial Scholarship: Seniors at Western who are active members of intercollegiate sports teams who also plan to teach are awarded $500 per academic year.

Rouse, Roberta M. Scholarship: For full-time Western students planning a career in elementary education. Preference given to students returning to college to continue their education. Award depends on funds available (approximately $500). 

Tredway, Dan Memorial Education Scholarship: For full-time, motivated, high-achieving seniors obtaining a teaching license. Preference given to Western Slope residents. Award depends on funds available.  

Tutor, Dr. Charles R. Scholarship: Full-time Western undergraduate and/or graduate juniors or seniors with an Education emphasis. Preference given to seniors and to those of underrepresented populations. Award depends on funds available.  

Zugelder, Ann Award Fund: Full-time sophomore or junior students pursuing certification in elementary education with 3.5 GPA or higher. Award depends on available funds.