Scholarship Recipients
Olivia Hayden Colorado Mesa - $2500
Cameron Johnson University of Utah - $1250
Kyleen Kelsey University of Montana $2000
Bryce Street Montana State - $1250
Haley Barker Montana State - $2500
Clara Miller University of Arizona - $2500
Paul Corrand Poly Tech. Canada - $2000
Gabby Hayden University North Colorado - $2000
Aften Peterson Casper College- $2000
Mariah McGinnis Montana State- $2000
Dustin Arnold Georgia Tech. - $2000
James Burton University of Arizona - $2000
Carson Averill University of Wyoming - $2500
Congratulations!
Since inception the DRA Educational Trust has awarded over $250,000 in scholarships to well deserving students who have a desire to help perpetuate this great industry. Here’s what they are saying:
I would like to thank you for providing me with this scholarship to aid me with the costs of tuition and books as I enter into my sophomore year of college. I am currently a business major at the University of Wyoming, studying to increase my opportunities in the dude ranching industry. This scholarship will benefit me tremendously as I work my way through my college career.
I worked on our family guest ranch, the Vee Bar, again this summer as a wrangler, and it was another one that I will never forget. I greatly enjoy working on the ranch, and I sincerely thank you for giving me the opportunity to continue my love for the dude ranching industry, in college and beyond. I assure you the money you gave me will be put to good use throughout the next year and hopefully following that. Thank you again for choosing me to receive the scholarship, I appreciate it very much and your generosity is not going unnoticed. Thank you!
I was so excited to learn that I was selected to receive the Dude Rancher's Association Scholarship for the 2014-2015 academic year. I am so thankful for your supporting me in pursuing a degree in agriculture so that I can continue the operation of our family dude ranch in the future.
I completed my first year at Montana State University - Bozeman and am looking forward to my sophomore year this fall. While attending MSU, I ws able to be a part of the polo team and was an active member of the Collegiate Young Farmers & Ranchers club.
Due to my interest in learning more about dude ranching, I wanted to explore working for another reputable ranch in our industry. I am pleased to be working with the Kelsey family of the Nine Quarter Circle Ranch this summer.
Thank you again for choosing me an for providing financial assistance. Without support like this, it would be very difficult for me to be able to finance my college education. I am very appreciative of your generosity.
