About the scholarship
The Dean and Vay Lousberg Scholarship Fund was established to help aid in the financing of continuing education for graduating students from Northeastern Colorado high schools.
Scholarship amount: $2,000
Number of awards: 3
Scholarship awards are one-time awards. The amounts awarded to a selected recipient may be used for tuition and fees. All scholarships will be paid directly to the recipient’s school and must be used for the upcoming academic year. Award disbursement is contingent upon the outside scholarship policies of a recipient’s college or university.
Eligibility
- Be a student who is graduating or has graduated from one of the following high schools: Haxtun High School, Sterling High School, Caliche High School, Fleming High School, Merino High School, or Prairie High School.
- Applicants do not have to be current graduating seniors; students who have graduated from one of the aforementioned high schools and are already enrolled in continuing education may still apply.
- Have financial need
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or above
About Dean and Vay Lousberg
Dean and Vay Lousberg, both hailing from farming families in Northeastern Colorado, have deep-rooted connections to their community. Vay’s career as a teacher and her extensive volunteer work exemplifies her commitment to serving others. In their dedication to education and community support, they created this scholarship to provide financial assistance to graduating students from Northeastern Colorado high schools. The scholarship aims to assist these students in pursuing further education, empowering them to achieve their academic and career goals.
2023 Dean and Vay Lousberg Scholarship Recipient