Charlie Dockendorf ’25 Awarded Prestigious Morehead-Cain Scholarship

Colorado Rocky Mountain School senior Charlie Dockendorf has been awarded the prestigious Morehead-Cain Scholarship to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Established as the first merit scholarship program in the United States, the Morehead-Cain is one of the most respected and valuable scholarships in the country. The scholarship covers full tuition, books, room and board, and offers an transformative four-year Summer Enrichment Program. These summers focus on outdoor leadership, community service, global experiences, and professional internships. Scholars also receive special funds for educational opportunities outside the classroom and can choose to take a gap year.

Charlie credits CRMS for providing the unique experiences that helped him stand out during the tough selection process. As student body president, dorm head, and Wilderness leader, Charlie developed strong leadership skills that matched perfectly with what the Morehead-Cain looks for.

"CRMS literally lets you do anything and take off with it," Charlie shared. "It gives you this experience that a lot of people don't get until they're in college or in the workforce."

As Charlie joins a worldwide network of scholars and leaders, his achievement shows the CRMS approach in action—where students are given both challenges and freedom to grow in the classroom, wilderness, and community.