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To a generous man Over the years, the College of Business and its students have been supported by the generosity of many great alumni and friends. One of these sources is the unstinting support of alumnus Peter C. Kole. Throughout the years, Kole and his wife Nancy have established and funded eight scholarship endowments for the College’s students. “This year, we were able to award over $16,000 in scholarship funds to thirteen College of Business students thanks to their generosity,” said Director of Development Catherine Rider.
Several of those students wanted to share their gratitude for Kole’s support and
comes to Idaho State from Nepal and has been able to maintain a 4.0 grade
the difference it has made in their lives, including healthcare administration
point average. Shrestha explained that in Nepal, free public education was not
student, Maya Tillotson. Tillotson is a first-generation college student who was
available to him. “It was really hard for my parents to pay for my education.”
raised by a single mother of five. “She has worked so hard for us her entire life
Shrestha’s parents were unable to pay for his secondary education, so earning
and I wanted to do right by her and earn my degree,” said Tillotson. “Through
scholarships has been essential for him to earn his degree.
this scholarship, I have been able to do that.” For Tillotson and the other scholarship recipients, the Kole scholarships have made it possible for them to
Nancy and Peter’s scholarships have also made a huge difference this year in
focus more closely on their academic success rather than working more hours
the education of Jaxon Chapman, an economics and finance major, and Amber
to afford their education.
Phillips, an accounting major. For Chapman, adapting to a college atmosphere was challenging. “I didn’t feel prepared for college and working while going to
“This scholarship has helped me to stay motivated and focus on my studies
school has been difficult.” Chapman said that thanks to scholarships like the
more than ever,” said finance and management student Saugat Shrestha, who
one he received from Kole; he has remained debt free thus far. Continued on page 15...
