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Online Scholarships Available at LCC
Online students at Lamar Community College may be eligible for $1000 in scholarship funds to help them pursue a degree. Applicants for the Online Scholarship must be degree-seeking students enrolled in at least twelve online credit hours. LCC offers a wide range of online courses through a partnership with the Colorado Community College System and […]
Apply for County Sheriffs of Colorado Scholarship Program
Sheriff Sam Zordel announced today that County Sheriffs of Colorado, Inc. (CSOC), the state Sheriffs Association, will award a $500 scholarship to a deserving Prowers County student next spring, 2016. CSOC established the scholarship program in 1978. Since then, this effort has continued as a meaningful expression of the sheriffs’ confidence in and […]
Celebrating Lamar’s Youth
Lamar High School’s Amber Comer is the 2014-2015 Prowers Conservation District scholarship recipient. Congratulations and continued success to Amber! Amber won a $500 dollar scholarship for her hard work, involvement in 4 H & FFA, excellent community service, high grade point average and ACT scores. While in FFA she won a Greenhand Award, State Chapter […]
James “Red” Heath Scholarship Winner Announced
Prowers County Farm Bureau is pleased to announce the recipient of its James “Red” Heath scholarship for high school seniors in Prowers County To be eligible for the scholarships, high school seniors filled out an application and submitted it to the Prowers County Farm Bureau. On the application the seniors included a list of their […]
Holly High School Scholarships 2014
HOLLY, CO – “Nothing builds self-esteem and self-confidence like accomplishment.” Thomas Carlyle’s words hold true as the Class of 2014 graduated from Holly High School on Sunday. As the class prepares for the next step in their lives, they do so having earned more than $240,000 in scholarship funds as a collective group. Post-secondary plans […]
Foundation Links with Kaiser Permanente for Scholarships
(Lamar, Colorado; April 7, 2014) Thanks to a challenge grant from Kaiser Permanente and matching funds from generous area contributors, the Lamar Community College Foundation is now offering $19,650 in Health Science scholarships for the 2014-15 academic year. The scholarships will be split between Emergency Medical Services, Nurse Aide, and Nursing program students. Students who plan to […]
Cole Burns Awarded Rod Crum Memorial Scholarship
Cole Burns, son of Dwight and Jackie Burns of Holly was recently awarded the Rod Crum Memorial Scholarship for 2014. The Scholarship was established in 2006 in honor of the late Rodney Kent Crum who farmed and ranched in the southeast Colorado area. It was his thought that a student might finish their college education […]
County Sheriffs of Colorado Scholarship Program
Prowers County Sheriff Jim Faull announced that County Sheriffs of Colorado, Inc. (CSOC), the state Sheriff’s Association, will award a $500 scholarship to a deserving Prowers County student this spring. CSOC established the scholarship program in 1978. Since then, this effort has continued as a meaningful expression of the sheriff’s confidence in and respect […]
LCC Names Presidential Scholars
Every year the Lamar Community College Foundation awards Presidential Scholarships to worthy students. The scholarships fund standard tuition and fees for up to 15 credits for four semesters or two years. The students were recognized at the LCC Foundation’s September board meeting on Tuesday, September 17. Recipients honored at the event include: (first row, left […]
Affordable Online Pilot Program at Lamar Community College
(Lamar, Colorado; June 13, 2013) Lamar Community College is launching an Online Pilot Program this fall. A $1000.00 scholarship is available to those who enroll in the program and meet all of the requirements. The program is designed for students who like the flexibility of online courses and are seeking to complete a college degree […]
LCC Ketcham Memorial Scholarship Recipient
The Lamar Community College Foundation is proud to announce Clint Buringa as its Spring 2013 John E. Ketcham Memorial Scholarship recipient. Karen Ketcham presented Clint with his $1,000 scholarship. A freshman from Golden, Colorado, Clint is completing an Ag Transfer (Associate of General Studies) degree and competes on the LCC Rodeo Team in team roping […]
Credit Union Foundation Names New Scholarship Recipient
HOLLY, Colo. (June 6, 2012) – The Credit Union Foundation of Colorado and Wyoming named a new recipient for their Brayman-Beach College Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to credit union members who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in business and is a unique opportunity to celebrate their commitment to our community by investing in our […]
Lamar FFA Scholarship Winners Announced
Thirty Colorado FFA members collectively received over $34,000 in FFA Scholarships this week! Congratulations to Lamar FFA member, Remington Stocking, for receiving the Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa scholarship for $1500! Selections were based on the applicant’s academic record, FFA and other school and community activities, supervised agricultural experience program in agricultural education […]
PTK Inducts 25 New Members
(Lamar, Colorado, April 3, 2012) Lamar Community College’s Beta Eta Gamma chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honorary recognized 25 new members during the spring induction ceremony held last week. This is one of the largest groups ever to be inducted in the chapter. New inductees in attendance included: Jerica Talcott, Laura Rueda, Sami Hourieh, […]
Obituary – John Ketcham
PRCA gold card member and past NFR team roper John Ketcham passed away unexpectedly at his home in Wiley, Colorado, on April 16. He was 66. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service, conducted by long-time friend, Rod Ahlberg, was held at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 22, 2011, at the Peacock Funeral Home in […]
Walter Ely Memorial Scholarship
Southeastern Developmental Services will be awarding a $500 scholarship in memory of Walter Ely. Anyone who wishes to further their education is encouraged to apply. There are no age restrictions. To enter, please submit a 1000 word essay as to why you should be awarded the scholarship. The deadline for entries is June 3, […]
FFA Works For Wiley
Grady Rogers – Wiley FFA Reporter The Wiley FFA Chapter is having their annual Hired Hand Auction on Wednesday April 6, 2011 in the school cafeteria. The Wiley FFA Alumni is hosting a free spaghetti dinner that will be served at 6:30pm and the auction will begin at 7pm. During the auction, some members will […]
Prowers County 4-H News
The next 4-H Council meeting is Sunday, March 28 at 2pm at the mezzanine at the Social Services Annex. Business will include club reports, concession stand guidelines, fundraisers, games and reports from LDC. The council has set a goal of 250 members this year, up from the 20 membership last year. Applications for the Prowers […]