2021 MTA Scholarship Recipients
Each year the MTA Foundation provides scholarships to Alaskan students who shine in our community. We are proud to present the 2021 scholarship recipients.
2021 Scholarship Program
Recipients
Aria Beames
Recipient
Academic Mission Graduating Senior
With an interest in entrepreneurship, Aria plans to explore the world of real estate either as a broker or real estate lawyer.
Benjamin Brown
Recipient
Academic Mission Graduating Senior
With his interest in problem-solving, creating, and understanding new technology, Benjamin plans to obtain his degree in computer science.
Sierra Brown
Recipient
Academic Mission Graduating Senior
Sierra is pursuing a degree in Business Information Systems, where she will learn to use technology to her advantage and make companies as efficient as possible.
Jillian Holland
Recipient
Academic Mission Graduating Senior
With her love for the outdoors and her community, Jillian hopes to improve water quality by designing and developing water solutions as a civil engineer.
Kyle Ivacic
Recipient
Academic Mission Graduating Senior
Kyle is pursuing a career in public policy with a focus on diplomacy to make a positive and meaningful impact in the world.
Jacob Cook
Recipient
Academic General Graduating Senior
With a passion for life sciences, Jacob plans to become a traveling veterinarian serving interior Alaska. He intends to manage his own business while serving small farm entrepreneurs and animals of all sizes.
Margaret Ludwig
Recipient
Academic General Graduating Senior
Following college, Margaret’s goal is to return to the Mat-Su Borough to practice as a pathologist and conduct valuable research on the mechanisms of infectious disease.
Kayla Reifel
Recipient
Academic General Graduating Senior
Wanting to give back to her community and help others, Kayla is pursuing a career in science and medicine with her goal to become a physician.
Samuel VanderWeele
Recipient
Academic Mission Graduating Senior
Samuel wants to study mechanical engineering and the human body to design stronger, lighter, more cost-effective prosthetic devices for people.
Emily Escapule
Recipient
Academic Mission Continuing Education
While she’s gaining hands-on experience with accounting principles, Emily plans to serve her community in Palmer as a Certified Public Accountant and tax specialist following graduation.
Jewel Fleckenstein
Recipient
Academic Mission Continuing Education
Upon earning her master’s degree in athletic training and working in physical therapy, Jewel will be providing health benefits for residents of the Mat-Su Valley.
Lucas Graupmann
Recipient
Academic Mission Continuing Education
After acquiring a dual major in economics and political science, Lucas intends to further his education in law school and focus on business law in the Mat-Su Valley.
Chloe Hartman
Recipient
Academic Mission Continuing Education
With a passion for art and creativity, Chloe is pursuing a degree in art language to further her technical understanding of art and graphic design.
Jake Macey
Recipient
Academic Mission Continuing Education
With his background in staffing, Jake is looking to further his career following his degree by helping other companies realize their potential by hiring the best Alaskan talent.
Racheluz Tooyak
Recipient
Academic Mission Continuing Education
Racheluz envisions a center for vocational rehabilitation to help others return to work and develop comprehensive strategies in the realm of social services.
Phuong Green
Recipient
Academic General Continuing Education
Phuong’s goal of becoming a legal professional will allow her to serve as a victim advocate and help those gain back their independence and self-sufficiency.
Lily Sessom
Recipient
Academic General Continuing Education
Lily plans to become a physician and work in underserved areas for Alaskans to think honestly and creatively about their physical, emotional, and mental health.
Sophie Paterson
Recipient
Academic General Continuing Education
With aspirations to be involved in the medical field, Sophie plans to work in obstetrics and gynecology as a registered nurse.
Dylan Duffield
Recipient
Trade & Technical General
With his private pilot’s license, Dylan is looking to pass on his knowledge of aeronautics to the next generation of pilots as he works towards his commercial and flight instructor rating.
Hailey Olson
Recipient
Earl Lackey Designation
After being involved in competitive robotics for over 10 years, Hailey is looking to attain a bachelor’s degree in the STEM field.
Aria Beames
Recipient
Academic Mission Graduating Senior
With an interest in entrepreneurship, Aria plans to explore the world of real estate either as a broker or real estate lawyer.
Benjamin Brown
Recipient
Academic Mission Graduating Senior
With his interest in problem-solving, creating, and understanding new technology, Benjamin plans to obtain his degree in computer science.
Sierra Brown
Recipient
Academic Mission Graduating Senior
Sierra is pursuing a degree in Business Information Systems, where she will learn to use technology to her advantage and make companies as efficient as possible.
Jillian Holland
Recipient
Academic Mission Graduating Senior
With her love for the outdoors and her community, Jillian hopes to improve water quality by designing and developing water solutions as a civil engineer.
Kyle Ivacic
Recipient
Academic Mission Graduating Senior
Kyle is pursuing a career in public policy with a focus on diplomacy to make a positive and meaningful impact in the world.
Jacob Cook
Recipient
Academic General Graduating Senior
With a passion for life sciences, Jacob plans to become a traveling veterinarian serving interior Alaska. He intends to manage his own business while serving small farm entrepreneurs and animals of all sizes.
Margaret Ludwig
Recipient
Academic General Graduating Senior
Following college, Margaret’s goal is to return to the Mat-Su Borough to practice as a pathologist and conduct valuable research on the mechanisms of infectious disease.
Kayla Reifel
Recipient
Academic General Graduating Senior
Wanting to give back to her community and help others, Kayla is pursuing a career in science and medicine with her goal to become a physician.
Samuel VanderWeele
Recipient
Academic Mission Graduating Senior
Samuel wants to study mechanical engineering and the human body to design stronger, lighter, more cost-effective prosthetic devices for people.
Emily Escapule
Recipient
Academic Mission Continuing Education
While she’s gaining hands-on experience with accounting principles, Emily plans to serve her community in Palmer as a Certified Public Accountant and tax specialist following graduation.
Jewel Fleckenstein
Recipient
Academic Mission Continuing Education
Upon earning her master’s degree in athletic training and working in physical therapy, Jewel will be providing health benefits for residents of the Mat-Su Valley.
Lucas Graupmann
Recipient
Academic Mission Continuing Education
After acquiring a dual major in economics and political science, Lucas intends to further his education in law school and focus on business law in the Mat-Su Valley.
Chloe Hartman
Recipient
Academic Mission Continuing Education
With a passion for art and creativity, Chloe is pursuing a degree in art language to further her technical understanding of art and graphic design.
Jake Macey
Recipient
Academic Mission Continuing Education
With his background in staffing, Jake is looking to further his career following his degree by helping other companies realize their potential by hiring the best Alaskan talent.
Racheluz Tooyak
Recipient
Academic Mission Continuing Education
Racheluz envisions a center for vocational rehabilitation to help others return to work and develop comprehensive strategies in the realm of social services.
Phuong Green
Recipient
Academic General Continuing Education
Phuong’s goal of becoming a legal professional will allow her to serve as a victim advocate and help those gain back their independence and self-sufficiency.
Lily Sessom
Recipient
Academic General Continuing Education
Lily plans to become a physician and work in underserved areas for Alaskans to think honestly and creatively about their physical, emotional, and mental health.
Sophie Paterson
Recipient
Academic General Continuing Education
With aspirations to be involved in the medical field, Sophie plans to work in obstetrics and gynecology as a registered nurse.
Dylan Duffield
Recipient
Trade & Technical General
With his private pilot’s license, Dylan is looking to pass on his knowledge of aeronautics to the next generation of pilots as he works towards his commercial and flight instructor rating.
Hailey Olson
Recipient
Earl Lackey Designation
After being involved in competitive robotics for over 10 years, Hailey is looking to attain a bachelor’s degree in the STEM field.
Aria Beames
Recipient
Academic Mission Graduating Senior
With an interest in entrepreneurship, Aria plans to explore the world of real estate either as a broker or real estate lawyer.
Benjamin Brown
Recipient
Academic Mission Graduating Senior
With his interest in problem-solving, creating, and understanding new technology, Benjamin plans to obtain his degree in computer science.
Sierra Brown
Recipient
Academic Mission Graduating Senior
Sierra is pursuing a degree in Business Information Systems, where she will learn to use technology to her advantage and make companies as efficient as possible.
Jillian Holland
Recipient
Academic Mission Graduating Senior
With her love for the outdoors and her community, Jillian hopes to improve water quality by designing and developing water solutions as a civil engineer.
Kyle Ivacic
Recipient
Academic Mission Graduating Senior
Kyle is pursuing a career in public policy with a focus on diplomacy to make a positive and meaningful impact in the world.
Jacob Cook
Recipient
Academic General Graduating Senior
With a passion for life sciences, Jacob plans to become a traveling veterinarian serving interior Alaska. He intends to manage his own business while serving small farm entrepreneurs and animals of all sizes.
Margaret Ludwig
Recipient
Academic General Graduating Senior
Following college, Margaret’s goal is to return to the Mat-Su Borough to practice as a pathologist and conduct valuable research on the mechanisms of infectious disease.
Kayla Reifel
Recipient
Academic General Graduating Senior
Wanting to give back to her community and help others, Kayla is pursuing a career in science and medicine with her goal to become a physician.
Samuel VanderWeele
Recipient
Academic Mission Graduating Senior
Samuel wants to study mechanical engineering and the human body to design stronger, lighter, more cost-effective prosthetic devices for people.
Emily Escapule
Recipient
Academic Mission Continuing Education
While she’s gaining hands-on experience with accounting principles, Emily plans to serve her community in Palmer as a Certified Public Accountant and tax specialist following graduation.
Jewel Fleckenstein
Recipient
Academic Mission Continuing Education
Upon earning her master’s degree in athletic training and working in physical therapy, Jewel will be providing health benefits for residents of the Mat-Su Valley.
Lucas Graupmann
Recipient
Academic Mission Continuing Education
After acquiring a dual major in economics and political science, Lucas intends to further his education in law school and focus on business law in the Mat-Su Valley.
Chloe Hartman
Recipient
Academic Mission Continuing Education
With a passion for art and creativity, Chloe is pursuing a degree in art language to further her technical understanding of art and graphic design.
Jake Macey
Recipient
Academic Mission Continuing Education
With his background in staffing, Jake is looking to further his career following his degree by helping other companies realize their potential by hiring the best Alaskan talent.
Racheluz Tooyak
Recipient
Academic Mission Continuing Education
Racheluz envisions a center for vocational rehabilitation to help others return to work and develop comprehensive strategies in the realm of social services.
Phuong Green
Recipient
Academic General Continuing Education
Phuong’s goal of becoming a legal professional will allow her to serve as a victim advocate and help those gain back their independence and self-sufficiency.
Lily Sessom
Recipient
Academic General Continuing Education
Lily plans to become a physician and work in underserved areas for Alaskans to think honestly and creatively about their physical, emotional, and mental health.
Sophie Paterson
Recipient
Academic General Continuing Education
With aspirations to be involved in the medical field, Sophie plans to work in obstetrics and gynecology as a registered nurse.
Dylan Duffield
Recipient
Trade & Technical General
With his private pilot’s license, Dylan is looking to pass on his knowledge of aeronautics to the next generation of pilots as he works towards his commercial and flight instructor rating.
Hailey Olson
Recipient
Earl Lackey Designation
After being involved in competitive robotics for over 10 years, Hailey is looking to attain a bachelor’s degree in the STEM field.
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