Cowboy Spirit Scholars
Since its creation in 2008,the Cowboy Spirit Scholarship Fund has awarded 12 scholarships to deserving students thanks to the generous donations of their peers. Here are the stories of seven students whose lives have been impacted by the scholarship this year.
| "It is remarkable that students are raising funds for other students to finish school. I am honored that I have been chosen for this scholarship."
Stephanie Bowen |
| "The scholarship does so much for me in terms of, if nothing else, a peace of mind that others, even my peers, are here to help me, and I can turn to them if I’m ever struggling."
Nick Copeland |
| "Scholarships are the only and I mean ONLY way that I’m able to attend college. I thank those who gave for understanding the position of the struggling college student and doing what they can to help. "
Michael Mote |
"The Cowboy Spirit Scholarship helps me concentrate on my education, instead of having to worry about working. This will allow me to put my full efforts towards my education and making a difference here at OSU." Carrie Sanders |
| "Thank you for contributing to my education and my efforts to better myself and my life. Though my finances are still tight at the moment, this scholarship has inspired me to consider giving back to my fellow students "
Sebastian Paden |
"With such financial aid, I am able to concentrate more on college and all it offers rather than my financial position. In doing so, I can commit more time to my intellectual, social, spiritual, and mental maturity." Austin Rich |
"This scholarship helps me stay at the place I love because being an out-of-state student gets expensive." Anna Trice |
These are just a few of the many students whose lives have been impacted by the Cowboy Spirit scholarship campaign. Below is a link to the stories of past scholars.