Since 1987, the NTA and its member companies have helped dreams come true for outstanding students in Nevada. In high school, these students began their journey of academic excellence, positive leadership and dedication to service. They are continuing throughout their careers to serve others and realize their full potential to change the world and create an enduring legacy. We at the NTA are proud to be a small part of their success.
To help students complete their education, the NTA offers two scholarships, through which students can help to fund their studies. Please visit these links to learn more about our scholarship programs.
The John and Mary Louise Christian was established in 1987. The Scholarship honors John and Mary Louise Christian who owned the Lincoln County Telephone System until their tragic death in an automobile accident near Panaca, NV in November 1986. John and Mary Louise were active in operating their company as well as being involved in continuing efforts for the economic development of Lincoln County and their hometown of Pioche.
Established in 2014, the Nevada Telecommunications Association Member Companies Customer Scholarship is designed for dependent children of customers of the Association’s member local exchange telephone companies. Seniors graduating from a Nevada State high school and enrolling in an accredited college, vocational school or university are eligible for the Scholarship.
All scholarship recipients are selected by a committee of representatives from member companies based upon the committee’s review of four (4) criteria:
1. Academic achievement
2. Curricular and extracurricular activities
3. Financial need
4. Written essay
The NTA works closely with the Nevada Department of Education to disseminate our scholarship application. The scholarship application is sent out the first part of January each year. Completed applications are due no later than March 31st. If you are interested in applying please contact the career counselor office at your high school. They have the application and related material.
JOHN & MARY LOUISE CHRISTIAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Past John and Mary Louise Christian Memorial Scholarship Recipients
| 2020 | Mark Bernales, son of Michael Bernales – CenturyLink Zoe Dockery, daughter of Richard Dockery and Deborah Drayster-Dockery Ryan McMurray, son of Sean and Margaret McMurray Angelina Picone – daughter of Nick and Donna Picone | 2019 | Luke Knutson, son of Craig and Janet Knutson – Innovative Systems Gretchen Wulfekuhle, daughter of Patrick and Gina Wulfekuhle – CenturyLink |
| 2018 | Caitlyn Somers, daughter of Torry and Wendy Somers – CenturyLink Joshua Lee, son of Anthoni and Anjanette Lee – Moapa Valley Telephone | 2017 | McKenzie Feest, daughter of Mark and Racquel Feest – CC Communications Landry McIntosh, daughter of Shayne McIntosh and Tamara Morehouse – Innovative Systems Kyle Lyon, son of Aaron and Anita Lyon – Moapa Valley Telephone Jaret Tietjen, son of Josh and Heather Tietjen – Reliance Connects |
| 2016 | Kathryn Hansen, daughter of Karen and James Hansen – CenturyLink Rachle Lee, daughter of Anthoni and Anjunette Lee – Moapa Valley Telephone Sierra Shaver, daughter of Donald and Gina Shaver – CenturyLink Luke Collier, son of David Collier – AT&T – Nevada Brynne McMurray, daughter of Sean and Maggie McMurray – Moapa Valley Telephone Matthew Ramos, son of Hector and Carol Ramos – CenturyLink | 2015 | Kenneth Carter, son of Heidi Carter – Reliance Connects Alyssa Marlow, daughter of Scott Marlow – AT&T – Nevada |
| 2014 | Taylor Lauten, daughter of Phil and Karen Lauten – CenturyLink Grady Mayo, son of Jamie and Colleen Mayo – CenturyLink Shelby Lawry, daughter of Gary and Amy Lawry – CC Communications | 2013 | Danielle Lyon, daughter of Brad Lyon – Moapa Valley Telephone Robert Scholes, son of James Scholes – CenturyLink |
| 2012 | Haily Plumb, daughter of Lynne and Corey Plumb – CC Communications Kenia Jones, daughter of Ranese Merritt-Jones – CenturyLink Tyler Hilt, son of Paula Hilt – CenturyLink | 2011 | Alexis Booth, daughter of Cheryl Booth – CenturyLink Stephanie Lyon, daughter of Brad Lyon – Moapa Valley Telephone Mallory Morgan, daughter of Jim and Marion Morgan – CC Communications |
| 2010 | Hank Boone, son of Deborah Reyes-Boone, Reliance Connects | 2009 | David Tilley, son of David A. Tilley, Sr., CC Communications Lance Horner, Son of Diane Camacci, AT&T-Nevada |
| 2008 | Jennifer Neil, daughter of Larry & Angela Neil, Moapa Valley Telephone Cynthia Jean Gubler, daughter of Warren R. Gubler, Embarq | 2007 | Alexandra Rene’ Pearce, daughter of Lynn Pearce, CC Communications Nicholas Cruz Blevins, Son of Genevieve Ramirez, Embarq |
| 2006 | Leigh Erin Armijo, daughter of Tony & Helen Armijo, AT&T-Nevada Rebecca Clair White, daughter of Dale and Gail White, CC Communications | 2005 | Lena Chaihorsky, daughter of Alex & Natasha Chaihorsky, SBC Ted Walker, son of John & Lucinda Walker, Rural Telephone |
| 2004 | Amanda Mae Kretschmar, daughter of Kristine Kretschmar, Sprint Darcie Lee Green, daughter of Ken Green, Rio Virgin Telephone | 2003 | Chenay Michele Pointer, daughter of Sharon & Dennis Pointer, Sprint Chelsea Marie Ward, daughter of David & Lorna Ward, Nevada Bell retired |
| 2002 | Krystal Hoover, daughter of Jerry Hoover, CC Communications Emerald Gipson, daughter of Frankie Dickens, Sprint Amy Lynn Walker, daughter of John & Lucinda Walker, Rural Telephone | 2001 | Brian Lee Boydstun, son of Emily Boydstun, Nevada Bell Sierra Louise Ward, daughter of Dave & Lorna Ward, Nevada Bell |
| 2000 | Lindsay Michelle Menes, daughter of Wendy Menes, Nevada Bell Dallas Marie Howard, daughter of Brenda Grimes, Nevada Bell Amy Lynn Walker, daughter of John & Lucinda Walker, Rural Telephone | 1999 | Leah Barta, daughter of Sherry Barta, Nevada Bell Kelly Dawn Soper, daughter of Walter Soper, Rio Virgin Telephone |
| 1998 | Jamie A. Laguzza, daughter of Lyn Laguzza, Nevada Bell Arantza Ugalde, daughter of Judy Ugalde, Citizens Communications | 1997 | Janna C. Austin, daughter of Jerry Austin, Sprint Jeremy Bunker, son of Luana Dolfin, Citizens Communications |
| 1996 | Lisa B. Shaffer, daughter of Jim Shaffer, Sprint Tiffany J. Yuill, daughter of Lynell Meecham, Nevada Bell | 1995 | Jera S. Austin, daughter of Jerry Austin, Sprint Jennifer D. Hinker, daughter of Donna Hinker, Nevada Bell |
| 1994 | Janarah Jensen, daughter of Kelly Bundy Jensen, Rio Virgin Telephone | 1993 | Leslie Lundberg, daughter of Dennis Lundberg, Sprint Jill Oliver, daughter of John Oliver, Sprint |
| 1992 | Daniel Fitzgerald, son of Judy Fitzgerald, Centel Paul Genesse, son of Rosemary Forsyth, Nevada Bell | 1991 | Mikalee Byerman, daughter of James Byerman, Nevada Bell Ann Constantino, daughter of Angelo Constantino, Centel |
| 1990 | Michele Duke, daughter of William Duke, Contel of Nevada Annette Perkowski, daughter of Charles Perkowski, Centel | 1989 | Stacie Hemmerling, daughter of Ann Hemmerling, Nevada Bell Sean Woyciehowski, son of Ron Woyciehowski, Nevada Bell |
| 1988 | Stephanie Trakas, daughter of Nick Trakas, Nevada Bell Jerry Hendershot, son of Carol & Jerry Hendershot, CP National |
Past Customer Scholarship Recipients
| 2021 | 2020 | Leah Schemenauer, daughter of Jeff and Cindy Schemenauer – AT&T Nevada Maria Whitaker, daughter of Brad and Kathryn Whitaker – CC Communications | |
| 2019 | Sabrina Jaynes, daughter of Robert Jaynes – AT&T-Nevada Kieth Mason, guardian of Lewis and Cynthia Mellott – CC Communications Melanie Sanchez, daughter of Robert and Martha Sanchez – AT&T-Nevada Elizabeth Stephens, daughter of Bert and Summer Stephens – CC Communications Anna White, daughter of Mark and Janeen White – Frontier Communications | 2018 | Emmy Thompson, daughter of Greg and Carolyn Thompson – Moapa Valley Telephone Liberty Johnson, daughter of Robert and Marianne Thompson – Frontier Communications Macy Morgan, daughter of Michael and Diana Morgan – Moapa Valley Telephone |
| 2017 | Mattie Johns, daughter of Mike and Debra Johns – Frontier Communications Jarod Pieller, son of Mike and Kim Pieller – Frontier Communications Michael Richards II, son of Michael and Susan Richards – CC Communications Larissa Siqueira, daughter of Ricardo and Amanda Siqueira – CenturyLink | 2016 | Andrea Leavitt – Moapa Valley High School – Moapa Valley Telephone |
| 2015 | Jacob Jones – Carson City High School – AT&T – Nevada | 2014 | Adam Peterson – Carson City High School – AT&T – Nevada Kimberly Lewis – Pahranagat Valley High School – Lincoln County Telephone Kelsey Viana-Wittwer – Mineral County High School – AT&T – Nevada Kennedy Huntsman – Pahranagat Valley High School – Lincoln County Telephone Vada Ortiz – Moapa Valley High School – Moapa Valley Telephone Sariah Baine – Pahranagat Valley High School – Lincoln County Telephone |