The NATAS Northwest Foundation
Scholarship Program
Since 1985, NATAS Northwest has awarded more than 100 scholarships totaling over $200,000 to aspiring television professionals studying at universities in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Alaska.
In 2022, NATAS awarded $15,000 to three deserving college students within our five-state region. Each recipient also is granted a year-long mentorship with a broadcast professional in their field of choice. NATAS Northwest is proud to have awarded 96 scholarships worth $159,600 since our scholarship program was established in 1985.
Congratulations to our 2024 Scholarship Recipients!
NATAS GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS 2024
Natalie Keller
GONZAGA UNIVERSITY
Natalie Keller is a freshman at Gonzaga University majoring in journalism and minoring in broadcast and electronic media studies with a goal of becoming a TV news reporter. While Natalie has always had a strong interest in both writing and public speaking, she didn’t realize how much she loved journalism and telling others’ stories until she wrote for the Yakima Herald-Republic through a teen journalism program in high school. Since then, Natalie has continued to hone her storytelling skills by working as an arts and entertainment editor for The Gonzaga Bulletin, her school newspaper. Outside of journalism, Natalie also enjoys dance and being involved in campus activities.
RACHEL MUSSELWHITE
UNIVERSITY OF ANCHORAGE ALASKA
Rachel Musselwhite is majoring in Journalism & Public Communications at the University of Alaska Anchorage. They previously were a columnist at the Daily Californian, and currently write for UAA's True North magazine. They are especially passionate about topics such as immigration, homelessness, and sex work. When not telling stories, Rachel can often be found figure skating, running, or exploring the Alaskan wilderness.
TRICIA MOEN SCHOLARSHIP 2024
MARIGOLD BALDONADO Oregon state university
Marigold "Gigi" Baldonado is a third-year student at Oregon State University, pursuing her BFA in Digital Communication Arts and a minor in UX Research. Gigi currently works as an Associate on Orange Media Network's Creative Video Team, as well as serving as Assistant Station Manager for KBVR-TV. In these roles, she has highlighted the diverse cultures and identities present on the college campus. Her focus in storytelling through video is to ensure that underrepresented communities have the opportunity to creatively and authentically share their truths.
2021
Caleb Payne
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Tricia Moen Memorial scholarship recipient:
Noah Daheim Gonzaga University
2022
Caleb Payne
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Mackenzie Mayhem Pacific Lutheran University
Tricia Moen Memorial scholarship recipient: Ciara Thomas Montana State University-Bozeman
2023
Cory Kwan
Caleb Payne
College of Western Idaho
Tricia Moen Memorial scholarship recipient:
Mackenzie Davidson
University of Idaho
2020
Emma Inge Linfield College
Jesse Garrard Brigham Young University - Idaho
Tricia Moen Memorial scholarship recipient: Travis Plunkett, Whitworth University
2019
Solen Aref
Pacific Lutheran University
Derek Roper Brigham Young University - Idaho
2018
Sam Ellefson
Pacific Lutheran University
Laura Freeman University of Montana
Tricia Moen Memorial scholarship recipient:
Giovanni Pulido University of Oregon
2017
Genavie Boots
Pacific Lutheran University
Spencer Vik
Washington State University
Maria Anderson
University of Montana
2016
Mason Birgenheier
University of Montana
Camille Adams
Pacific Lutheran University
Ethaniel Fitzgerald
University of Montana
2015
Andrew Anderson
University of Montana
Ariana Lake
University of Montana
Matthew Salzano
Pacific Lutheran University
2014
Herman Meier
Washington State University
Josh Worden
Oregon State University
Shane McKinnon
Oregon State University
2013
Storm Gerlock
Pacific Lutheran University
Todd Kaumans
University of Washington, Bothell
Rachael Trost
Washington State University
2012
Katrina Aamoth
Boise State University
Dallas Hammer
University of Idaho
Alexandra Schwier
University of Montana
2011
Alyssa Crawford
Gonzaga University
Steven Anderson
University of Oregon
2010
Mary (Molly) Riehl
University of Oregon
Daniel Schmidt
Montana State University
2009
Andriana Fletcher
Pacific Lutheran University
Ashley Korslien
University of Montana
2008
Melissa Campbell
Pacific Lutheran University
Rebecca Purice
University of Oregon
2007
Melanie Overcast
University of Montana
Shanelle Smith
University of Washington
2006
Ryan Coleman
University of Montana
Sasha Davis
University of Oregon
2005
Andrew Owens Atkins VanLieshout
University of Montana
Sarah Hubbard
University of Montana
Abby L. Lautt
University of Montana
2004
Andrew Owens Atkins VanLieshout
University of Montana
Lindsey Marshall
Pacific Lutheran University
Lori Ritter
Seattle Central Community College
2003
Aaron Flint
University of Montana
Jessica Hammer
University of Montana
Megan Katherine Freiling
Pacific Lutheran University
Marci Krivonen
University of Montana
2002
Kim Dobitz
University of Montana
Jennifer Karen Guay-Kuglin
University of Montana
McKenzie Martin
Washington State University
Troy Oppie
Pacific Lutheran University
2001
Kara Hendrickson
Pacific Lutheran University
Shawn K. Martin
Washington State University
Craig P. Newcomb
Washington State University
Cheryl Jeanne Richards
The University of Washington
2000
Traee Walters
Washington State University
Joleen Peterson
Washington State University
Destry Henderson
Washington State University
Cindy deHoog
Washington State University
1999
Euna Mary Nam
Washington State University
Taryn Tarver
University of Oregon
Sara Hauser
Pacific Lutheran University
Mathew S. Partney
University of Oregon
1998
Maureen M. Francisco
Pacific Lutheran University
LaTanya K. Eggleston
Washington State University
Nicole Sanchez
Washington State University
1997
Kelley Melissa Minty
Pacific Lutheran University
Andy Thacker
University of Idaho
Tamara L. Miller
Pacific Lutheran University
1996
Susan Etzler
Washington State University
Paul Breton
University of Oregon
Stephanie Merle
Pacific Lutheran University
Chris Seelye
Washington State University
1995
Ronald Scott Johnson
Washington State University
Mureen Monahan
Pacific Lutheran University
David Joseph Neil
Washington State University
Susan C. Youth
University of Washington
1994
Kimberlee A. Arctander
University of Washington
Dale Mack Dixon
University of Idaho
Travis C. Petershagen
Washington State University
Rachel Leigh Kerman
University of Oregon
1993
Alex Webster
Washington State University
Angela Wood
University of Washington
James K. Topping
University of Washington
Julianne Lamsek
Washington State University
1992
Melody Strickwerda
Washington State University
Colin Chase Pedersen
Washington State University
Michael S. Wilker
Western Washington University
1991
Matthew D. Halverson
University of Idaho
Tami Jackson Daniel
Washington State University
Randy T. Neves
University of Washington
1990
Loren Skaggs
University of Washington
Lisa Hong
University of Oregon
1989
Robert Alsphugh
Pacific Lutheran University
Trace Prewith
University of Washington
1988
Corinne Balisky
University of Washington
Kate Chan
University of Washington
1987
Kyp Gaybar
Washington State University
Lisa Griwell
University of Washington
1986
Marsha Beth Moore
University of Washington
Jim Snyder
University of Washington
1985
Leslie Foster
University of Washington
Perry Cooper
Washington State University