Our Donors

David G. Shier

David G. Shier

Dave Shier always goes out of his way to help the people around him. The scholarship in his name is a way of honoring him and helping college students achieve their wildest dreams as Dave was able to do.

Ed & Judy Fuentes

Ed & Judy Fuentes

Ed and Judy have three endowed scholarships at Trinidad State to honor their parents. The Draper-Fuentes’ scholarships support nursing students, students interested in a career in education, and students pursuing a visual arts degree. “We feel that with an education...

Lucky Stone

Lucky Stone

The “Lucky Stone” legacy scholarship was born after attending a class reunion. James Luckett and Dennis Stone, the founders of the scholarship met at Trinidad State and continued their friendship for 40 plus years. They had a great time, reconnected with old friends...

Merrill & Beryl Jacobson

Merrill & Beryl Jacobson

Jay and Beryl Jacobson established their endowed scholarship for the Skilled Trades Programs at Trinidad State. Scholarship preference is given to students in the Nursing, Construction Trades and Line Technician Programs. “TSJC can give its students employable...