The Trashmasters Scholars
Because of the support of our generous donors, in 2026 the Trashmasters
was able to award 4 scholarships to local college bound students.
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Trashmasters Scholar Survey
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Mykenzie Roy
Florida Institute of Technology – 2030
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Max Lowsky
Columbia University – 2029
“I want to express my sincere gratitude to the Trashmasters for helping to alleviate some of my college financial pressure. I will be studying political science, hoping to become more engaged with communities of all scales: local, national, and global."
Ela Stevenson
“I was born and raised in the Roaring Fork Valley. I love spending time outdoors and participating in many sports. I also enjoy exploring my academic interests and learning as much as I can about my passions.”
Liam Heath
UC Berkeley, California – 2029
“I’ll be attending UC Berkeley to study Mechanical Engineering, with a focus on automotive and motorsports innovation. I’ve been active in my community through Scouting, mountain biking, and STEM outreach."
Lawson Kreiling
“I am so grateful to Trashmasters for lifting this financial burden from my shoulders. This will allow me to pursue my education in Civil Engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder.”
Schanae Dolores
“Thank you so much to Trashmasters. I am beyond grateful for this opportunity as I’m a first-generation student going to pursue a degree in biological sciences at Chapman University."
Charlee Fishman
CalPoly San Luis Obispo– 2028
“I plan on studying architecture focusing on sustainability and I am beyond grateful for this scholarship. I hope to design buildings that not only help people but also the environment. ”
Ambler Henderson
Baylor University – 2028
“I want to thank everyone so much for making this scholarship possible. I am so greatfull to have won it and the money will be put to great use as I go on to study Accounting at Baylor University. "
Owen Lambert
Purdue University– 2028
“Thank you so much for this generous scholarship! It will help me reach my dream of becoming a neurosurgeon and attending medical school with as little debt as possible!”
Kimberly Sosa
Colorado School of Mines – 2027
“Words cannot express how grateful I am for this opportunity. I hope to one day be able to give back to my community in the same way you have given me. Your support and generosity mean a lot to me."
Claire Anderson
Washington University – 2027
“I wanted to reach out and thank you personally for the incredibly generous scholarship! This truly impacts my family so much and I cannot thank you enough for your help and your time.”
Gabriella Yturri
Loyola Marymount University – 2027
“Thank you again for this amazing opportunity and the incredible generosity. I am beyond grateful."
Jessie Spires
University of Colorado, Boulder – 2027
“I plan to study communications with an emphasis in information science. I want to be able to use my education to make a difference in the community of the Roaring Fork Valley.”
Grace Petersen
Hamilton College – 2026
“Thank you so much again for this incredible opportunity. I plan on attending college where I will study biology or neuroscience with a minor in environmental science."
Robin Muse
Boston University – 2026
“Thank you for the scholarship. I am so grateful. It will help me pursue my career in environmental studies to provide for a better future for generations to come.”
Calla Diemer
Washington University – 2027
“Thank you so much to Trashmasters. Following a gap year, I will attend Washington University in St. Louis to study Neuroscience on a pre-med track.”
Tyger Campisi
University of Colorado, Boulder – 2026
"Thank you so much Trashmasters for this amazing scholarship. I'm excited to be going to the University of Colorado and studying engineering."
Caden Klein
University of Colorado, Boulder – 2025
“Thank you for awarding me with this amazing scholarship! This means so much to me and my family and I can't wait to see you all at the tournament.”
Samantha Johnston
University of Colorado, Boulder – 2025
“Thank you for the scholarship, I am so grateful. It will help me pursue my career in environmental studies to provide for a better future for generations to come.”
Jocelyn Carreno
Colorado State University - 2025
"Thank you Trashmasters for allowing me to pursue my passion for helping people. I'm majoring in Psychology and Political Science to help educate the world around me and create change."
Gabby Narby
University of Colorado, Boulder – 2025
"Next year I plan on attending CU Boulder to study Biology on a Pre-Med track."
Ruby Fuller
University of Southern California - 2024
"Thank you for giving me the scholarship. I appreciate it so much. It means a lot to have the support of the community helping me on my next journey. I couldn't be more excited."
Jonathan Woodrow
Baylor University - 2024
"Thank you so much!! I am so honored to have been chosen for this scholarship. It means so much for me and will help my family tremendously! I plan to study Finance and Entrepreneurship."
Conrad Noel
University of Minnesota, Twin-Cities - 2024
"Thank you very much for choosing me for the scholarship award. I'm incredibly grateful for you and your organization. Now I can go to my dream school and pursue the career I've dreamed of."
Jack Halferty
University of Wisconsin, Madison - 2024
"I vow to proceed with academic excellence these next 4 years to ensure that your money is well spent! Thank you so much again and I look forward to shaking your hands once this is all over!"
Jaydon Richardson
Colorado School of Mines - 2023
"I am committed to my education in the engineering field and I am one step closer to becoming an Environmental Engineer, thanks to your generosity."
Josef Lloyd
Belmont University, Nashville - 2023
"I am so grateful... These funds will be instrumental (no pun intended) in allowing me to pursue my passion for music by studying Music Business at Belmont next year."
Alex Ilic
University of Colorado, Boulder – 2023
"I plan on studying engineering... and participating in club tennis, club ski racing, engineering internships and volunteering/community outreach. "
Julia Mulhall
University of Colorado, Boulder – 2023
"I would enjoy anything math/science based because it’s intriguing and makes sense."
Heidi Millard
Eckerd College, Florida - 2022
"I'm interested in pursuing a major that can help me to preserve the environment and influence social change toward conservation and sustainability, especially in terms of marine life."
Avery Nieslanik
University of Arizona - 2022
"First and foremost, I would like to thank you for considering me for this wonderful award. I am so grateful that you have chosen me as a recipient, I am excited to begin my studies!"
Sophia Mitchell
University of Colorado, Boulder - 2022
"I want to thank the donors wholeheartedly for helping me in achieving my goals. As I progress through my college career, I hope to participate in an intellectually diverse environment. I am excited to see what my future holds."
Albert Marquez
Colorado State University - 2022
"I will make you proud. Like any incoming freshman into college, I don’t know what lies ahead. I know it will be difficult. However, I won't forget you and why you chose me; why you believe in me. Once again, thank you."
Larry Flores
Texas Christian University - 2021
"When I graduate from Texas Christian University, I aspire to be a tax attorney and own my business. Thank you for the scholarship!"
Jackson Ernst
California State Polytechnic - 2021
"I plan to attend a four-year college to receive a major in Aerospace engineering and a minor in business economics."
Kaia Vresilovic
Chapman University - 2021
"This fall I will be attending Chapman University and will be majoring in Political Science. I am so excited to be pursuing my dreams and furthering my education there. This would not have been possible without your support. Thank you!"
Claire O'Sullivan
Villanova University - 2021
"You all have really changed my future and have made my education possibilities endless. I cannot wait to show you where this award has taken me and prove to you that I am an investment that will never go unnoticed."
Patricia Rose Pettit-Blair
Humboldt State University - 2020
"With your help I am able to attend my dream school, Humboldt State University. I am so grateful for this scholarship. I promise to do my best in college."
Mackenzie Langley
Denver University - 2020
"Thank you so much for helping me along on my educational journey. After studying at the University of Denver my goal is to work in the non-profit world so that I can help others as you have helped me."
Diana Flores
Colgate University - 2020
"As Thoreau says “There is something in the mountain air that feeds the spirit.” Wherever I go, and whatever I chose to do, I will never forget the lessons and experiences that I have gained from my time in Aspen."
Melissa Thrun
Colorado School of Mines - 2019
"The money that you give really does change the lives of many and I am so grateful that I was chosen to receive this scholarship. You have truly changed my life and provided me so many great opportunities."
Jack Dresser
Fordham University - 2019
"Thank you very much for honoring me with your scholarship; it means a lot to me and my family. This award will help fund my education in New York City and that means more to me than I could hope to describe."
Alice Furlong
University of Colorado, Boulder - 2019
"As a college student, my goal is to learn from as many people as possible, ultimately finding a career that will help to improve people’s lives and the world."
Jessica Tyler
Cornell University - 2019
"Thank you so much for this insanely generous scholarship. I was shocked when I was asked to interview, and I had no expectation of receiving the scholarship. Thank you so much and I will see you at the tournament."
Max Marolt
Trinity University - 2018
Max grew up in Snowmass Village and is a fifth generation area resident whose great-great grand parents matriculated here during the silver rush to mine Colorado's mountains.
Tayler Quist
University of Colorado, Boulder - 2016
"Thank you… Trashmasters for making it possible… for the incredible opportunities to work with NASA and the National Solar Observatory (NSO). I may see you this year, otherwise home will always be Snowmass."
Katie King
Lafayette College - 2016
"My four years at Lafayette College were everything I hoped for for my college experience, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the support from Trashmasters. I graduated with a degree in Biology and I am back in the valley for the summer."