Scholarship Summary
Vista Verde Ranch’s mission is to grow leaders. The Elk River Kipper Scholarship supports Vista Verde employees in advancing their professional skills as they leave the ranch to pursue their next endeavor.
Eligibility
- A current or former employee of Vista Verde Ranch. Continued or future employment is not an expectation or requirement of the scholarship.
- The proposed course of study will help the recipient launch themselves professionally and can be used for trade school, higher education or professional certifications.
- The education environment must be conducive to a healthy lifestyle and healthy relationships.
Amount
$1,000 – $5,000
One of the driving forces at Vista Verde is the mission to create an employment experience that allows for growth and a positive lifelong impact for our staff. A fierce supporter of this mission has been Charlie Cammer, who worked at the ranch from 1999-2022. During his time at Vista Verde, Charlie was committed to helping the many young staff he mentored learn and grow into leaders who serve their community, are environmentally aware, and are paying it forward out in the world. He firmly believed in investing and providing guidance to the future generations so they would carry these lessons with them long after they’ve left the ranch. In 2019, in honor of his 20th anniversary at VVR, the Elk River Kipper Scholarship was created, and each Spring one recipient is selected to receive up to $5,000. In Charlie’s retirement the scholarship continues as a tribute to his legacy of dedication, mentorship, and care for the young staff who call the ranch home.
To donate to the Elk River Kipper Scholarship by check, mail to:
Yampa Valley Community Foundation
348 Oak Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
* Please make the check out to YVCF and note the name of the Fund in the memo line.
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