Several area residents received merit scholarships to attend Fort Lewis College for the Fall 2013 semester.

These merit scholarships are renewable for up to 120 credits if criteria are met. Fort Lewis College also offers several other scholarships, including grants, the Finish in Four! Scholarship, FLC Foundation scholarships, alumni scholarships, departmental scholarships, Native American scholarships, and outside scholarships.

The following students received Merit Scholarships: Abigail Engel, Rachel Faught, Marlyn Chavez, Jaye Jones-Daves, Dashell Meredith-Wilson and Tori Tucker, all of Cortez; Aryanna Lee, Leah Starr, Johnathan Cannon, Branson Mitchell and Matthew McGuire, all of Mancos; and Darcie Holgate, Michelle Kline, Robinson Merillat and Ray Retherford, all of Dolores.