2024 Scholarships

Legacy West Chapter 66
AZ & NM 2024 Scholarships

2024 Legacy West Chapter 66 Pioneer Scholarship and the PTCC/SACC Scholarships – CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS

Connor Di Maria was awarded a $1000 scholarship from Legacy West Chapter 66. Connor will be a freshman studying Exercise Physiology at the University of Arizona. He has been an avid volunteer for many years. Connor has been in the Scouting program since grade school and earned his Eagle Scout rank. He planned and lead a project at Saguaro National Park for his Eagle project. Before that, he volunteered many hours for various organizations in the community. Along with scouting, Connor was also a member of the National Honor Society and ran in Cross Country. Connor is still a competitive runner and will continue to train while in college.

Sophia Le was awarded a $1000 scholarship from the Chapter 66 Legacy West PTCC Scholarship.  Sophia will be a freshman at the University of Arizona studying medicine and public health with an emphasis on service and promotion of health in her patients and the community at large. She started her volunteering experiences with the Strides Against Breast Cancer walks which inspired her to become more involved in her community through organizations such as the Maricopa County’s Empowered Youth Leaders Coalition and Banner Thunderbird Medical Center. Whether giving back to her community via large scale community events or helping out in a one-on-one setting, Sophia will continue to fulfill her purpose as an individual, community member and leader through her volunteer activities.

Karla Wilkins was awarded a $1000 scholarship from the Chapter 66 Legacy West SACC Scholarship. Karla will be a senior at Northern Arizona University finishing her Bachelors degree in Social Work. While volunteering at Flagstaff Family Food Center, Karla understood the need for visitors to feel respected and to receive trust and compassion from her as a representative. Her long term goals include opening her own practice and providing free to low-cost mental health services for low-income and vulnerable children and teens. Karla understands it is imperative to spread empathy throughout their community, especially through continued acts of community service.

2024 Legacy West Ch66 Madalyn Rollins Scholarship

Congratulations to the 2024 winners of $1000 scholarships provided by the Madalyn Rollins bequest, through Legacy West Pioneers’ Chapter 66. These students are graduating seniors from Apache Junction High School. Madlyn Rollins was a Pioneer in Arizona, and at her passing her husband set up the bequest as an ongoing fund for students from the Apache Junction High School, Apache Junction, Arizona. Each year students are selected by the chapter scholarship committee. Congratulations to these winners! Arizona Chapter 66, part of Legacy West Pioneers, wishes them success in their future endeavors.

  • Ben Valenzuela
  • Hailey Heim
  • Emilia Rhinehart
  • Tiffany Hutchenson
  • Anna Smith
  • April Guadalupe Flores
  • Aralyn Brennan
  • Gwendalyn McVicker
  • Benjamin Martinez
  • Allie Pride

2024 New Mexico Combined Club Scholarship – Congratulations to our Winner

Daniel Raper was awarded a $1000 scholarship from the Chapter 66 Legacy West NMCC Scholarship. Daniel will be a junior at Michigan Technological University pursuing his Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering. Daniel has volunteered in his local communities of Houghton and Hancock by assisting residences with yard work of all levels. He has learned to never judge someone by their situation and to always keep an open mind when helping others. By using his experience he has gained through volunteering and internships, Daniel plans on taking his strong leadership skills along with his public relationship building and have it guide him into a successful career in the near future.