2024's UGiving Day
This year, we are recognizing our Scholarship Champions!!
This amazing team of alumni each received a transformative scholarship from the Hinckley Institute during their time as a student. Today, they have generously committed to pass the baton to the next generation of talented students!
Abrelia Clarissa Hinckley Graduate Scholarship:
Wife of Robert H. Hinckley, Abrelia was a strong advocate and supporter of the Hinckley Institute’s creation. This scholarship lives on in her name to recognize exceptional women who value political engagement and public service.
Laverne Alves-Snow
1983, Abrelia Clarissa Hinckley Graduate Scholarship Recipient
Megan Anderson-Houdeshel
2006, Abrelia Clarissa Hinckley Graduate Scholarship Recipient
"I remember opportunities in undergrad to hear different perspectives on political issues through presentations at the Hinckley Institute, which helped me understand that there are always two sides to every issue! My participation in the Hinckley Institute has certainly been a building block for my career in law."
Kellie Daniels
1998, Abrelia Clarissa Hinckley Graduate Scholarship Recipient
Jennifer Falk
1983, Abrelia Clarissa Hinckley Graduate Scholarship Recipient
Amy Gibbons
2003, Abrelia Clarissa Hinckley Graduate Scholarship Recipient
Xanthe Larsen
1996, Abrelia Clarissa Hinckley Graduate Scholarship Recipient
Suzanne Marelius
1978, Abrelia Clarissa Hinckley Graduate Scholarship Recipient
Renee Morita
1983, Abrelia Clarissa Hinckley Graduate Scholarship Recipient
Dallis Nordstrom Rohde
1994, Abrelia Clarissa Hinckley Graduate Scholarship Recipient
Elizabeth Pulsipher
2020, Abrelia Clarissa Hinckley Graduate Scholarship Recipient
"The Abrelia C. Hinckley scholarship made a big difference in my graduate studies and helped me get where I am today. Being a part of the Hinckley Institute's work has changed my life in very positive ways! Thank you."
Jennifer Robinson
1999, Abrelia Clarissa Hinckley Graduate Scholarship Recipient
Amy Sanchez Raaz
2002, Abrelia Clarissa Hinckley Graduate Scholarship Recipient
Ellesse Sorbonne-Balli
2013, Abrelia Clarissa Hinckley Graduate Scholarship Recipient
Kelly Vance
1982, Abrelia Clarissa Hinckley Graduate Scholarship Recipient
Nancy Mary Vu
2010, Abrelia Clarissa Hinckley Graduate Scholarship Recipient
"I have very fond memories of my internship with the Hinckley Institute as a graduate of the College of Engineering. It broadened my views in ways I still think about to this day."
Robert H Hinckley Graduate Scholarship:
Named for the Hinckley Institute’s founder, this graduate scholarship was established to encourage students to follow Robert H. Hinckley’s example of public service and political engagement. It is awarded to students with significant experience in community involvement and a commitment to a career in public service.
James Bergstedt
2005, Robert H Hinckley Graduate Scholarship Recipient
Matthew Durham
1990, Robert H Hinckley Graduate Scholarship Recipient
"The Hinckley Institute facilitated my education, broadened my horizons, and added immeasurably to my college experience. I am very grateful for my association with the Hinckley Institute."
W. Brett Graham
1997, Robert H Hinckley Graduate Scholarship Recipient
Michael Gehrke
1991, Robert H Hinckley Graduate Scholarship Recipient
Mark Hindley
1992, Robert H Hinckley Graduate Scholarship Recipient
Dennis Jolley
1993, Robert H Hinckley Graduate Scholarship Recipient
"The student internship, leadership opportunities and the scholarship I received from the Hinckley Institute were foundational to my career - although I had no idea how it would influence me at the time."
Taylor Morgan
2009, Robert H Hinckley Graduate Scholarship Recipient
Don Willie
2011, Robert H Hinckley Graduate Scholarship Recipient
John and Anne Hinckley Scholarship:
John & Anne Hinckley demonstrated great love for the Hinckley Institute and created a scholarship for outstanding students whose academic and community pursuits promote active citizenship and public service.
Alisia Abegg-Essig
2003, John and Anne Hinckley Scholarship Recipient
Yelena Ayrapetova-Caputo
2001, John and Anne Hinckley Scholarship and Scott M. Matheson Leadership Scholarship Recipient
Lisa Hawkins
2012, John and Anne Hinckley Scholarship and Scott M. Matheson Leadership Scholarship Recipient
Marko Mijic
2006, John and Anne Hinckley Scholarship Recipient and Scott M. Matheson Leadership Scholarship Recipient
"The Hinckley Institute of Politics has played a pivotal role in my life and my career trajectory. I can say without a doubt that I would not be where I am today if it was not for the Hinckley Institute of Politics and these two scholarships. They played a major role in my ability to attend the University of Utah as an immigrant and a first-generation college student. More importantly, my Washington, DC internship at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Hinckley Institute of Politics gave me an opportunity that ultimately paved the way to where I am today. The Matheson Leadership Scholarship is especially important to me. Mrs. Norma Matheson stayed in touch with me throughout the years. She was an extremely special person who really cared about the students she interacted with. "
Douglas Petersen
2008, John and Anne Hinckley Scholarship Recipient
Monica Shelton-Call
1999, John and Anne Hinckley Scholarship Recipient
"My experiences with the Hinckley Institute gave me wonderful opportunities and taught me so much."
Truman Foundation Scholarship
The Truman Foundation is the nation’s official living memorial to the thirty-third president and takes the form of a prestigious and highly competitive scholarship.. It is awarded to candidates with a strong record of public service and a desire to make a difference.
Earl Brigham Daniels
1994, Truman Foundation Scholarship Recipient
Kirk Jowers
1990, Truman Foundation Scholarship Recipient
Meredith Moss
1995, Truman Foundation Scholarship Recipient
Stephen Owens
1989, Truman Foundation Scholarship Recipient
Brandon Peart
2011, Truman Foundation Scholarship Recipient
Patrick Salazar
1984, Truman Foundation Scholarship Recipient
Samantha Thorne
2019, Truman Foundation Scholarship Recipient
Janice Ugaki
1990, Truman Foundation Scholarship Recipient
Scott M. Matheson Leadership Scholarship:
The Matheson Leadership scholarship was established in honor of the late governor. It rewards scholarships to distinguished students who exemplify extraordinary leadership potential in the tradition of Scott M. Matheson.
James Coles
1996, Scott M. Matheson Leadership Scholarship Recipient
(pictured as a student in 1996)
Ben Lowe
2002, Scott M. Matheson Leadership Scholarship Recipient
Maxine Margaritas
1995, Scott M. Matheson Leadership Scholarship Recipient
Paige Petersen
1993, Scott M. Matheson Leadership Scholarship Recipient
Senator Pete Suazo Leadership Foundation Scholarship:
The Senator Pete Suazo Leadership Foundation was founded to honor the legacy and commitment of the Senator, who is remembered as a heroic role model with a strong social conscience. This scholarship is awarded to University of Utah students who demonstrate strong academic success and commitment to public service.
Monica Allen
2014, Senator Pete Suazo Leadership Foundation Scholarship Recipient
“I think about my time at the Hinckley and I have the best memories of those internships and the Suazo scholarship helped me so much at that time because I was not working. It had gotten to the point that I needed to stop working so I could take my last courses and graduate. Now I am a mom to three kids and I secretly wish they stay in state when their time comes to go to college.. we still have time to make them UTES”
Megan Daigneau
2016, Senator Pete Suazo Leadership Foundation Scholarship Recipient
"As a junior at the U, I worked more than full time to pay for school while still needing to take out student loans and receiving departmental scholarships...The Suazo scholarship coupled with the paid internship through the Hinkley Institute with Utah Health Policy Project made a huge impact on my studies and future career. It was game changing. The paid internship and scholarship resources gave me enough room to breathe financially so I could focus on school and my internship work while also building a foundational love for public sector work. I graduated with honors in Spring 2017 and have been working in the public sector ever since. "
Elizabeth Espinoza-Johnson
2016, Senator Pete Suazo Leadership Foundation Scholarship Recipient
Hans Liu
2016, Senator Pete Suazo Leadership Foundation Scholarship Recipient
Leo Masic
2014, Senator Pete Suazo Leadership Foundation Scholarship Recipient
"My scholarship was instrumental in making my internship experience accessible."
