iowa's 2014 matthew shepard scholarship brochure
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Iowa’s Matthew ShepardScholarship Program
Investing in distinguished Iowa high school students whoare openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer.
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Iowa’s Matthew Shepard Scholarship Program works with highly motivated studentswho are interested in advice and assistance from adult mentors to accelerate their academic experience and performance, improve their adjustment to professional
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Photo and cover photo by Robert Whicker
Corey CoxBurlington
Ryan MickeyCouncil Bluffs Jefferson
Dane BuchholzWaverly-Shell Rock
Keaton FullerClinton Prince of Peace
Will BamberCedar Falls
Charlie PoulsonJohnston
Quentin HillEagle Grove
Connor FergusonWayland WACO
Zeke SwimWest Des Moines Valley
Charles BantaCalamus-Wheatland
Sean HernándezColumbus Community
Christopher KrebillDonnellson Central Lee
Karla QuandtCarroll
Molly RichardsonNorwalk
Ben AlleyLeGrand East Marshall
Daniel KaubleIowa City West
Thao PhamUrbandale Des Moines Hoover
Katie GrassiAnamosa
Hollie WilsonAltoona Southeast Polk
Ella DaftColfax
All scholarships are renewable each semester for up to four years upon successfully maintaining a 3.0 GPA, continued service to the LGBTQ Community and an interview with the Scholarship Committee.
Base Scholarship1 $4,000GPA Bonuses $3,500Internship Bonuses $1,500
Base Scholarship1 2 $35,000GPA Bonuses $3,500Internship Bonuses $1,500
Silver ScholarshipsIowa’s Silver Matthew Shepard Scholarship is an award of up to $9,000 over 4 years. The initial scholarship of $500 per semester may be used for tuition, books or fees at any college or university in the US.
Gold ScholarshipsIowa’s Gold Matthew Shepard Scholarship is an award of up to $40,000 over four years. The scholarship pays tuition, books and fees at one of Iowa’s three state universities:
Iowa State UniversityUniversity of IowaUniversity of Northern Iowa
Amy BoitnottFort Dodge Senior
Joshua MerrittJohnson
Elliott JensenCedar Falls
Kay WalkerAdel-Desoto-Minburn
Briana McGeoughCedar Falls
Internship BonusesMatthew Shepard Scholars may earn an additional $500 for completing an approved internship each summer.
GPA BonusesMatthew Shepard Scholars may earn an additional $500 per semester for achieving exceptional academic results. 7R�TXDOLI\��ƓUVW�\HDU�VFKRODUV�PXVW�DFKLHYH�a 3.25 GPA, second year scholars must achieve a 3.5 GPA and third and fourth year scholars must achieve a 3.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale for 12 or more hours.
1 Matthew Shepard Scholars are required to maintain a GPA of 3.0 of better with 12 or more credit hours per semester to remain eligible for scholarship
funding and renewal.
2 Iowa’s Gold Matthew Shepard Scholarship covers in-state tuition, books and fees at Iowa State University, the University of Iowa or the University of
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The award of Iowa’s Matthew Shepard Scholarships are publicized, and presented at scholarship recipients’ school awards program and at Iowa’s
Matthew Shepard Scholarship Awards Dinner. Scholarship recipients are required to attend all scholarship events, including Scholarship Orientation, the
Scholarship Awards Dinner and College Prep Seminar.
Andrew MinardWaterloo West
Emily FrerichsOrange City MOC-Floyd Valley
Amber JohnsonCouncil Bluffs Lewis Central
Cody ShaferWapello
Dustin AmansLeGrand East Marshall
Jessica BrackettDubuque Senior
Scott SpilgerIowa City City High
Adam PlendlLe Mars Community
Matt CornwallDubuque Senior
Brian DixBurlington
Jerryn JohnstonGilbert
Jenaleigh DagueAsbury
Jaclyn DuncanIowa City City High
Josh OlsonStorm Lake
Michael BowserWaterloo East
Tyler ClareyLe Mars Gehlen Catholic
Chris WilliamsWest Des Moines Valley
Brett BurkhardtKnoxville
Julius CarterDes Moines Lincoln
Joshua AndersonDes Moines Roosevelt
Kris LangnerGilbertville Don Bosco
Jonathon DarbyWashington
Justin HopeWinterset
Oliver BendorfIowa City City High
Alison MollmanCedar Rapids Prairie
Applicant ChecklistGraduating Iowa high school senior.GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.ACT of 22 or better.Openly Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Queer.Demonstrable LGBTQ activism and community service.High moral and ethical standards and conduct.
Shelby WoolisonDavenport Central
Nadia LoeppkeDubuque Senior
Jade RileySioux City East
Allison KayserCedar Rapids Jefferson
Christopher ReisingLe Mars
Maggi BrownOsage
Samuel PittWilliamsburg
Paul WhannelTraer North Tama
Tyler Nyhus-NelsonHuxley Ballard
Galen NewtonWest Des Moines Valley
Code of ConductMatthew Shepard Scholarships are awarded to students with a reputation for honesty, integrity
and community service, who respect themselves and others and who conduct themselves in
such a way as to demonstrate moral and ethical leadership in their own lives and inspire
others in kind.
Named ScholarshipsIndividuals or organizations may make either a one-time contribution, or a structured
contribution, to be recognized with a named scholarship.
Joy Corning and Sally Pederson Silver Matthew Shepard ScholarshipSponsored by Janet and Mark Rosenbury
Drake Diner Silver Matthew Shepard Scholarship
Sponsored by the Drake Diner
Wilson-Runyan Silver Matthew Shepard Scholarship
Raised by James Wilson and Mike Runyan
David and Trudy HurdSilver Matthew Shepard ScholarshipSponsored by the David and Trudy Hurd
2013 Wilson-Runyan Scholarship Presentation
2013 Corning Pederson Scholarship Presentation
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Sara PufferMarion Linn-Mar
Fabio VidalDes Moines Lincoln
Nick MuntzLeGrand East Marshall
Derek SteinauerCedar Rapids Linn-Mar
Sarah MowitzDes Moines Roosevelt
Michelle RobinsonMarshalltown
Carter CollinsHampton-Dumont
Chanse DunnSioux City West
Alex AndersonDes Moines East
Arianna DahlinAinsworth
Matthew McCartyCarroll Kuemper Catholic
Jesse ClemenNew Vienna Western Dubuque
Damon JareckiWaukee
Zachary BirdDubuque Hempstead
Cairo HerrickLogan Woodbine
Benny TremmelMason City
Allyssa DriscollClinton
Nolan ReisenDubuque Hempstead
David PopeClear Lake
Stormy O’BrinkWaterloo West
Aaron JenningsDes Moines Lincoln
Chris CelaniaOttumwa
Kyle WoollumsBettendorf Pleasant Valley
Kyle BennettCarroll
Shelby LongMarshalltown East Marshall
Lucas StrombeckDavenport West
Ryan JamiesonDenver
Crystal SmithClinton
Matthew ShepardThe life and death of
Matthew changed the way we talk about
and deal with hate worldwide. His life
has challenged and inspired millions to
erase hate in all forms.Photo by Gina Van Hoof
Tyler ParkerHiawatha Cedar Rapids Kennedy
Jared MitchellMarshalltown
William HamiltonUrbandale
Tyler MooersCarlisle
Lisa HansenClinton
Michael TallonDavenport North
Amber SheelyIowa City West
Heather WalkerWaterloo West
Turk PiersonDavenport Central
Ben SchnurrJohnston
Key DatesMarch 1, 2014
Application DeadlineApril 5, 2014
Finalist Interviews
April 26, 2014Scholarship Orientation + Photo Shoot
June 6, 2014Scholarship Awards Dinner
July 18-20, 2014College Prep Seminar
Scholarship Awards Dinner
Scholarship recipients and their parents
or guardians will be honored guests at
Iowa’s 2014 Matthew Shepard Scholarship Awards Dinner in Des
Moines.Additional tickets for
other family members, community members
and friends will be available at normal ticket prices. Learn more at mssad.org.
2014 Special Guests
Judy and DennisShepard
Friday, June 6, 2014Community Choice CreditUnion Convention CenterDes Moines, Iowa
Photo by Joe Bielawa
Robert SharfSolon
Amanda RichardsonDubuque Hempstead
Joshua SheridanDes Moines Hoover
Miranda WelchStratford Webster City
Patrick SchrodtAltoona Southeast Polk
Lance PembertonMarshalltown
Daniel HefelAltoona Southeast Polk
Robert Perrin-HayesClutier North Tama
Tanya EnglingDubuque Senior
Nicholas AltIowa City City High
Britney TonningIowa City City High
Sarah DunnWaterloo West
Charles ShieldsAmes
Annie MyersDes Moines Roosevelt
Justin DeweyOelwein
Kollan KolthoffAlden Iowa Falls-Alden
Matthew StehlyCouncil Bluffs Lincoln
Sarah HenriksenWaterloo West
Andrew DanielsNewton
Lauren MattisonDubuque Senior
Gina RussellAmes
Jayne SwiftCedar Rapids Washington
Andria KochDubuque Senior
Daniel BradleyDes Moines Hoover
Katie McKiernanAmes
Julie VoightsWest Des Moines Valley
Tyler HaufDes Moines East
Lauren RipleyDubuque Hempstead
Emily PullenDes Moines
Michael Lokken-HopkinsEldora
Victoria SampleDes Moines Hoover
Jonathan HagueWaukee
Adam BeadelEldridge North Scott
Brian DaileyCedar Falls
Maria KoeppelIowa City City High
Zachary MortonCedar Rapids Prairie
Tommy RussellWest Des Moines Valley
Todd SchockemoehlCascade
Jared KrogmannClinton
Joshua MitchellMcClelland Underwood
College Prep SeminarAll scholarship recipients will participate in our pre-college mentoring program at the Matthew
Shepard Scholarship College Prep Seminar.
Learn about LGBTQ support services and student organizations on campus.
Meet previous Matthew Shepard Scholarship recipients.
Build friendships and support networks with LGBTQ students
Learn college adjustment tips and skills from other LGBTQ students.
Network with LGBTQ community members.
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with LGBTQ and minority youth. The foundation invests in distinguished students through Iowa’s Matthew Shepard Scholarship Program and the
Howard and Mildred Eychaner Minority Scholarship in De Kalb, Illinois. The Eychaner Foundation also focuses on safe schools issues for all students.
$2,000,000of scholarships awarded
152scholarships awarded
15years
Eychaner FoundationPO Box 1797Des Moines, Iowa 50305-1797
[email protected] 800-866-1245
Apply Online Nowmatthewshepardscholarship.com
Applications are due March 1, 2014!