2026
Aaron DavisMSU
Anna GravesUNC
Genevieve MillierUNC
Gloria GonzalezCU - Boulder
Katrina SmootCU - Boulder
Madeline (Maddie) NelsonCU - Boulder
Margaret PfeifferUNC
Paula EspinozaMSU
Victoria WatsonUNC
Scholarship Legacy
Past Scholarship Recipients
Celebrating the graduate students whose dedication to speech-language pathology has helped carry the Foundation's mission forward.
Dwight A. Hamilton Graduate Scholarship
Investing in the next generation of professionals.
The Scottish Rite Foundation of Colorado has awarded graduate scholarships to students pursuing speech-language pathology in Colorado for more than two decades. These recipients represent a lasting investment in professionals committed to helping children with speech, language, and communication needs.
Dwight A. Hamilton Scottish Rite Foundation Graduate Scholarship in Speech-Language Pathology
The current graduate scholarship program was initiated in 2005. Recipients below are listed by award year and university as provided in the Foundation's scholarship records.
The current graduate scholarship program was initiated in 2005. Recipients below are listed by award year and university as provided in the Foundation's scholarship records.
2025
Sarah BoothCU - Boulder
Madeline DannewitzUNC
Catrina HarrellMSU
Joe HooverMSU
Sara JenkinsMSU
Monica KavenUNC
Sara KurutzCU - Boulder
Emerald VacaUNC
Sophia WonnebergerCU - Boulder
2024
Michaela CroteauUNC
Lauren GalbreathUNC
Richard HayesCU - Boulder
Emma KurtzUNC
Kaley RuarkCU - Boulder
Cassidy WilsonMSU
2023
Lorena CannonCU - Boulder
Tara DoehringUNC
Lilly KahnCU - Boulder
Madison LofthusMSU
Jasmin ValadezCU - Boulder
Carlie WildersUNC
2022
ShayLee BunkersCU - Boulder
Alexis SmithCU - Boulder
Emma WileyCU - Boulder
Courtney JensonCU - Boulder
Rachel BinderCU - Boulder
Aichel Campos SuarezCU - Boulder
2021
Emma CapraCU - Boulder
Laurelle FosterCU - Boulder
McKenzie KesselCU - Boulder
Kaitlin EngeUNC
Liza FateUNC
Kallie HaritopoulosUNC
2020
Amanda BarkleyCU - Boulder
Jennifer BjoinCU - Boulder
Celia HorowitzCU - Boulder
Laura PettyCU - Boulder
Jessie ObrianUNC
Blair WhitesideUNC
2019
Hanna BreckinridgeUNC
Lucia CordovanoUNC
Gina MatrangaUNC
Mackenzie SaenzUNC
Samantha MelloCU - Boulder
Stephanie SzfranskiCU - Boulder
2018
Amanda CastanuelaCU - Boulder
Tatum GomezCU - Boulder
Kelsey WadeCU - Boulder
Rebecca AutreyUNC
Shyanne HeiseUNC
Leslee SmithUNC
2017
Emily GuttmannUNC
Carly HintonUNC
Jennifer KiskinCU - Boulder
Emilie ScharfUNC
Chloe StoraciCU - Boulder
Kaitlyn WeldenCU - Boulder
2016
Rosemary McKnightCU - Boulder
Anna MeihausCU - Boulder
Hannah MellmanCU - Boulder
Jenah NewmanCU - Boulder
Chloe ShawCU - Boulder
Saï RajopadhyeUNC
2015
Tammi S. HarnanUNC
Jillian N. LauciusCU - Boulder
Toini MorganCU - Boulder
Becca RuskeUNC
Rachel SauterCU - Boulder
Jenica WardUNC
2014
Caroline Elizabeth ConnerCU - Boulder
Molly Elizabeth Ann FeiderCU - Boulder
Cassie MeyerUNC
Rachel PattermannCU - Boulder
Amber M. ReaUNC
Julie WernerUNC
2013
Miranda Alexa AragonCU - Boulder
Alexandra BreslerUNC
Sarah E. GyoryCU - Boulder
Noelle MitchellCU - Boulder
2012
Madison L. AtkinsCU - Boulder
Sheryl L. SchallerCU - Boulder
2011
Jocelyn R. EsslerCU - Boulder
Loriann SchwartzCU - Boulder
2010
Rebecca L. McNeilCU - Boulder
Hannah L. ShippeyCU - Boulder
2009
Kimberly A. TurnerCU - Boulder
Meghan K. FitzgeraldCU - Boulder
2008
Laura K. JordanUNC
Jennifer M. LeggetteCU - Boulder
2007
Danielle K. CavallaroCU - Boulder
Amanda VargoCU - Boulder
2006
Amy M. MulliganCU - Boulder
Laura M. WilsonCU - Boulder
2005
Joni M. OldroydCU - Boulder
Rachael E. GlustromCU - Boulder
Previous Scholarship Program
Sam and Millie Hilburn Scholarship
This scholarship program has ended. The following recipients are preserved as part of the Foundation's scholarship history.
2013
Angela A. WuellingCU - Boulder
2012
Melissa A. KlaerCU - Boulder
2010
Rebecca L. McNeilCU - Boulder
Christina D. WilkinsCU - Boulder
2005
Marybeth AmesPh.D. Candidate & Speech Pathologist at Children's Speech & Reading Center in Fort Collins
2001
Vindi WellsUNC
Previous Scholarship Partnership
Colorado Masons' Benevolent Fund Association Graduate Scholarship
This scholarship program has ended. Between 2003 and 2012, the Colorado Masons' Benevolent Fund Association partnered with the Scottish Rite Foundation of Colorado to provide funds for scholarships awarded to UNC students.
2012
Carrie M. ArensmeyerUNC
Bethany K. LevinUNC
2011
Catherine C. FinkenstaedtUNC
Adriane N. ZacharyUNC
2010
Natasha MariaUNC
Elisabeth A. RobertsonUNC
2009
Kristin M. MichieUNC
Alyssa J. WinbourneUNC
2008
Sara N. RobinsonUNC
Jennifer WiedmeierUNC
2007
Lindsey GreerUNC
Adrianna AckermanUNC
2006
Kristine D. LeedyUNC
Rachel K. MooreUNC
2005
Jill EmesonUNC
Sara E. RodeUNC
2004
Brianne LayUNC
Marie R. PechousUNC
2003
Kyle R. WeberUNC
Mandy J. HansenUNC
Historical note: During the 2003–2012 partnership period, 20 $5,000 speech-language pathology graduate scholarships were awarded at the University of Northern Colorado.
Interested in becoming a scholarship recipient?
Learn more about the current Dwight A. Hamilton Graduate Scholarship, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.