Iowa's 2014 Matthew Shepard Scholarship Brochure

Iowa’s Matthew Shepard Scholarship Program S

Investing in distinguished Iowa high school students who are openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer.

Photo and cover photo by Robert Whicker

Iowa’s Matthew Shepard Scholarship Program works with highly motivated students who are interested in advice and assistance from adult mentors to accelerate their academic experience and performance, improve their adjustment to professional standards of behavior, goals, ethics and success and out-perform their age group in transitioning to adult leadership roles. Scholarship awards are based on

Ella Daft Colfax

Daniel Kauble Iowa City West

Christopher Krebill Donnellson Central Lee

Connor Ferguson Wayland WACO

Keaton Fuller Clinton Prince of Peace

Hollie Wilson Altoona Southeast Polk

Ben Alley LeGrand East Marshall

Sean Hernรกndez Columbus Community

Quentin Hill Eagle Grove

Dane Buchholz Waverly-Shell Rock

Katie Grassi Anamosa

Molly Richardson Norwalk

Charles Banta Calamus-Wheatland

Charlie Poulson Johnston

Ryan Mickey Council Bluffs Jefferson

Thao Pham Urbandale Des Moines Hoover

Karla Quandt Carroll

Zeke Swim West Des Moines Valley

Will Bamber Cedar Falls

Corey Cox Burlington

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.

Silver Scholarships Iowa’s Silver Matthew Shepard Scholarship is an award Base Scholarship1 of up to $9,000 over 4 years. The initial scholarship of GPA Bonuses $500 per semester may be used for tuition, books or Internship Bonuses fees at any college or university in the US.

$4,000 $3,500 $1,500

Gold Scholarships Iowa’s Gold Matthew Shepard Scholarship is an award Base Scholarship1 2 of up to $40,000 over four years. The scholarship pays GPA Bonuses tuition, books and fees at one of Iowa’s three state Internship Bonuses universities:

$35,000 $3,500 $1,500

Iowa State University University of Iowa University of Northern Iowa

Briana McGeough Cedar Falls

Kay Walker Adel-Desoto-Minburn

Elliott Jensen Cedar Falls

Joshua Merritt Johnson

Amy Boitnott Fort Dodge Senior

GPA Bonuses

Internship Bonuses

Matthew Shepard Scholars may earn an additional $500 per semester for achieving exceptional academic results.

Matthew Shepard Scholars may earn an additional $500 for completing an approved internship each summer.

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.

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.

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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

students individual situation.

Matthew upon graduation.

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.

Dustin Amans LeGrand East Marshall

Cody Shafer Wapello

Amber Johnson Council Bluffs Lewis Central

Emily Frerichs Orange City MOC-Floyd Valley

Andrew Minard Waterloo West

Alison Mollman Cedar Rapids Prairie

Kris Langner Gilbertville Don Bosco

Chris Williams West Des Moines Valley

Jaclyn Duncan Iowa City City High

Matt Cornwall Dubuque Senior

Oliver Bendorf Iowa City City High

Joshua Anderson Des Moines Roosevelt

Tyler Clarey Le Mars Gehlen Catholic

Jenaleigh Dague Asbury

Adam Plendl Le Mars Community

Justin Hope Winterset

Julius Carter Des Moines Lincoln

Michael Bowser Waterloo East

Jerryn Johnston Gilbert

Scott Spilger Iowa City City High

Jonathon Darby Washington

Brett Burkhardt Knoxville

Josh Olson Storm Lake

Brian Dix Burlington

Jessica Brackett Dubuque Senior

Applicant Checklist

Code of Conduct

Graduating 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.

Matthew 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.

Galen Newton West Des Moines Valley

Paul Whannel Traer North Tama

Maggi Brown Osage

Allison Kayser Cedar Rapids Jefferson

Nadia Loeppke Dubuque Senior

Tyler Nyhus-Nelson Huxley Ballard

Samuel Pitt Williamsburg

Christopher Reising Le Mars

Jade Riley Sioux City East

Shelby Woolison Davenport Central

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2012 2013 2014

Joy Corning and Sally Pederson Silver Matthew Shepard Scholarship

Sponsored by Janet and Mark Rosenbury

2013 Wilson-Runyan Scholarship Presentation

Named Scholarships

Individuals or organizations may make either a one-time contribution, or a structured contribution, to be recognized with a named scholarship.

2013 Corning Pederson Scholarship Presentation

2012 2014 Drake Diner Silver Matthew Shepard Scholarship Sponsored by the Drake Diner

2013 2014 Wilson-Runyan Silver Matthew Shepard Scholarship

Raised by James Wilson and Mike Runyan

2012 David and Trudy Hurd Silver Matthew Shepard Scholarship Sponsored by the David and Trudy Hurd

Arianna Dahlin Ainsworth

Chanse Dunn Sioux City West

Michelle Robinson Marshalltown

Derek Steinauer Cedar Rapids Linn-Mar

Fabio Vidal Des Moines Lincoln

Alex Anderson Des Moines East

Carter Collins Hampton-Dumont

Sarah Mowitz Des Moines Roosevelt

Nick Muntz LeGrand East Marshall

Sara Puffer Marion Linn-Mar

Nolan Reisen Dubuque Hempstead

Benny Tremmel Mason City

Zachary Bird Dubuque Hempstead

Jesse Clemen New Vienna Western Dubuque

Allyssa Driscoll Clinton

Cairo Herrick Logan Woodbine

Damon Jarecki Waukee

Matthew McCarty Carroll Kuemper Catholic

Stormy O’Brink Waterloo West

David Pope Clear Lake

Matthew Shepard

Photo by Gina Van Hoof

The 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.

Crystal Smith Clinton

Lucas Strombeck Davenport West

Kyle Bennett Carroll

Chris Celania Ottumwa

Ryan Jamieson Denver

Shelby Long Marshalltown East Marshall

Kyle Woollums Bettendorf Pleasant Valley

Aaron Jennings Des Moines Lincoln

Key Dates

April 26, 2014 Scholarship Orientation + Photo Shoot

March 1, 2014 Application Deadline

June 6, 2014 Scholarship Awards Dinner

April 5, 2014 Finalist Interviews

July 18-20, 2014 College Prep Seminar

Ben Schnurr Johnston

Heather Walker Waterloo West

Michael Tallon Davenport North

Tyler Mooers Carlisle

Jared Mitchell Marshalltown

Turk Pierson Davenport Central

Amber Sheely Iowa City West

Lisa Hansen Clinton

William Hamilton Urbandale

Tyler Parker Hiawatha Cedar Rapids Kennedy

Friday, June 6, 2014 Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center Des Moines, Iowa

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 Dennis Shepard Photo by Joe Bielawa

Lauren Mattison Dubuque Senior

Kollan Kolthoff Alden Iowa Falls-Alden

Sarah Dunn Waterloo West

Robert Perrin-Hayes Clutier North Tama

Miranda Welch Stratford Webster City

Andrew Daniels Newton

Justin Dewey Oelwein

Britney Tonning Iowa City City High

Daniel Hefel Altoona Southeast Polk

Joshua Sheridan Des Moines Hoover

Sarah Henriksen Waterloo West

Annie Myers Des Moines Roosevelt

Nicholas Alt Iowa City City High

Lance Pemberton Marshalltown

Amanda Richardson Dubuque Hempstead

Matthew Stehly Council Bluffs Lincoln

Charles Shields Ames

Tanya Engling Dubuque Senior

Patrick Schrodt Altoona Southeast Polk

Robert Sharf Solon

Joshua Mitchell McClelland Underwood

Zachary Morton Cedar Rapids Prairie

Jonathan Hague Waukee

Lauren Ripley Dubuque Hempstead

Daniel Bradley Des Moines Hoover

Jared Krogmann Clinton

Maria Koeppel Iowa City City High

Victoria Sample Des Moines Hoover

Tyler Hauf Des Moines East

Andria Koch Dubuque Senior

Todd Schockemoehl Cascade

Brian Dailey Cedar Falls

Michael Lokken-Hopkins Eldora

Julie Voights West Des Moines Valley

Jayne Swift Cedar Rapids Washington

Tommy Russell West Des Moines Valley

Adam Beadel Eldridge North Scott

Emily Pullen Des Moines

Katie McKiernan Ames

Gina Russell Ames

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.

College Prep Seminar All scholarship recipients will participate in our pre-college mentoring program at the Matthew Shepard Scholarship College Prep Seminar.

15 years 152 scholarships awarded

$2,000,000 of scholarships awarded

Apply Online Now matthewshepardscholarship.com

Applications are due March 1, 2014!

Eychaner Foundation

PO Box 1797 Des Moines, Iowa 50305-1797 info@eychanerfoundation.org 515-262-0000 800-866-1245

T committed to promoting tolerance and non-discrimination especially 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.