The Vail Board of Realtors Foundation (VBRF) recently awarded $35,000 to dedicated students through its annual scholarship program. 2020 is the third year of the VBR Foundation scholarship fund, with 21 recipients receiving funds. The honorees will attend a mix of institutions around the United States.
Bridgett Courtois: Regis University
Bronwyn Crick: Suffolk University
Caleb Dennis: California Polytechnic
Aynsley Gehman: Colorado State University
Luke Grimaldi: University of Oklahoma
Lillian Johnson: University of Wisconsin
Emma Judge: University of Colorado
Saphira Klearman: Oberlin College
Claire Krueger: University of Notre Dame
Davis Krueger: University of Colorado
Kingston Lindner: University of Colorado, Denver
Saroja Manickam: University of Denver
Katherine Mitchell: University of Colorado
Addison Nothnagel: Ithaca College
Samantha Nothnagel: SUNY Cortland
Arianna Pena: Colorado Mesa University
Taylor Petrowski: University of Oklahoma
Carlos Taal: University of Colorado
Diana Trifonova: University of Colorado
Brooklyn Vargas: Colorado School of Mines
Karsen Williams: Elon University
Scholarship recipient Bronwyn Crick aims to work toward a law degree. “The overall goal is to work for the United Nations and work internationally,” said Crick. “Money from the VBR scholarship will help me finish with my undergraduate degree with less overall debt, and will help me minimize the cost of getting an education with the amazing faculty and facilities that Suffolk offers.”
“The VBRF Scholarship is going to help me study my passions of journalism,” said University of Denver student Soroja Manickam. “This scholarship money will make it easier for my family to help me get career ready and live on campus during these difficult and unexpected times.”
Bev Trout, Realtor and VBR Foundation Scholarship Committee chair, expressed her congratulations to the recipients on behalf of the committee. “In addition to your outstanding academic achievements, you are being recognized for your volunteerism and lofty goals. Best wishes for your continued success in the upcoming academic year.”
The scholarship qualifications are based on academic merit, volunteer and philanthropic involvement, and residency in Eagle County. Each recipient was awarded up to $2,000 to attend a college, university, or accredited educational institution of higher learning.
The Vail Board of Realtors Foundation was established in 1996 to help promote community efforts for the Vail Board of Realtors. Today their mission is to assist the community and association members with need-based financial assistance, not-for-profit support, education, and disaster relief.