2024-25 University and TBCC scholarship Recipients

The AAUW Tillamook branch awards two different scholarships each year. One is for University students who are already attending at least their first year. The other is an endowed scholarship for students attending Tillamook Bay Community College. We are proud to announce this year’s recipients. Thank you to both scholarship committees for your work to select these outstanding students.

Emily Skaar – University Scholarship Recipient

Emily grew up in Tillamook and graduated from Tillamook High School. She is currently attending Queens University of Charlotte, majoring in Exercise Science and minoring in Spanish. She plans to go into physical therapy with a specialization in neurological rehabilitation. At Queens she is a member of the track & field team as well as a member of the executive board for the Student-Athlete Advisory Council. Emily is a member of the Alpha Omicron chapter of Kappa Delta and is the VP of Events and Programming for her chapter. She also volunteers for Heart Math Tutoring as a tutor to help elementary students learn fundamental math skills. Emily was also recently awarded the ASUN Winners for Life award for her performance in athletics and academics

Yin Yin Tan – University Scholarship Recipient

Yin Yin is currently studying Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of California, Berkeley. As she prepares to enter her junior year this fall, she is driven by a strong interest in artificial intelligence and the front-end aspects of design. Her academic pursuits are focused on exploring innovative solutions through technology. Recently, she was honored as a winner of the S1XT33N Bee Design Contest, awarded by the EECS Department in May 2024. Her project, the Smart PPG Heart Rate Monitor Car (SIXB3AT), earned the “Real-World Impact” distinction for its potential in emergency medical settings. Upon completing her program, her aim is to work in environments that prioritize impactful engineering solutions, contributing significantly to the fields of AI and design.

Marissa Valencia Godinez – Tillamook Bay Community College Recipient

Marissa is a first-generation college student and the daughter of two immigrant parents. She is studying towards a career in Elementary Education and currently works at the Tillamook Early Learning Center as a Teacher Assistant where she absolutely loves her job. She was born and raised in Tillamook County, and is entering her second year of college this upcoming fall term.

Previous Scholarships Recipients

The Tillamook branch of AAUW provides thousands of dollars worth of scholarships for local students attending 2- and 4-year higher educational institutions. This year’s winners are Shelby Porter and Allison Wilkes (L to R in photos). Not shown, but our additional winner is Alaina Holm. Congratulations!

AAUW Tillamook is proud to announce the 2019 scholarship winners; the most ever presented. These amazing young women are Dixie Esplin, Morgan Queen, Alaina Holm, Brooke Reibach, Rebekah Hopkins, Baelie Werner, Brooklyn McKillip, McKenzie Main, Kestrel Bailey, Savanna Crabtree, and Erika Llamas-Delgado. Scholarship money is raised at our annual Chocolate and Wine Affaire and through donations.

	Our scholarships make a difference in women’s lives. Fundraising efforts are ongoing throughout the year. Outright donations are eagerly accepted. Contact our Finance VP to donate.
In 2011, scholarships were awarded to Lisa Forester, ($4,000) and Helen Rogers ($1,000). Rogers will be attending TBCC and Forster will be going to Oregon State University. Rogers will be working toward a degree in Psychology and Forster homes to become a veterinarian with her own clinic.	Winner of the 2008 college scholarship award of $2,500 was Jessica Kosinski.
Recipients of the AAUW of Tillamook County $600 Tillamook Bay Community College scholarships in 2008 were Bobby Trotter and Chelsey Mackrill.	Pictured: Samantha Ferber, graduating senior/scholar at Neah-Kah-Nie High School, and mother. Samantha won the $2000 scholarship in 2007. Sadly, the $700 community college, Tillamook Bay Community College, scholarship received no applicants this year so it went unused.

2006 scholarship award winner Katherine Ouzounian (center) with (left to right) Jane Frost, newly installed branch president; Betsy McDowell, state president; and Susan Pierce, out going branch president.	Katherine with her parents, Bob Ouzounian and Carol S. Mahoney, talking with AAUW of Oregon President Betsy McDowell. Katie and her parent were honored at the Installation Dinner on May 11, 2006. Leah Grosulak also won a scholarship in 2006, but she was unable to attend this event.

Tillamook (OR) Branch

Scholarship Recipients

2024-25 University and TBCC scholarship Recipients

Previous Scholarships Recipients

Winner of the 2008 college scholarship award of $2,500 was Jessica Kosinski.

Recipients of the AAUW of Tillamook County $600 Tillamook Bay Community College scholarships in 2008 were Bobby Trotter and Chelsey Mackrill.

Pictured: Samantha Ferber, graduating senior/scholar at Neah-Kah-Nie High School, and mother. Samantha won the $2000 scholarship in 2007. Sadly, the $700 community college, Tillamook Bay Community College, scholarship received no applicants this year so it went unused.

2006 scholarship award winner Katherine Ouzounian (center) with (left to right) Jane Frost, newly installed branch president; Betsy McDowell, state president; and Susan Pierce, out going branch president.

Katherine with her parents, Bob Ouzounian and Carol S. Mahoney, talking with AAUW of Oregon President Betsy McDowell. Katie and her parent were honored at the Installation Dinner on May 11, 2006. Leah Grosulak also won a scholarship in 2006, but she was unable to attend this event.