Committed to higher education and academic success, the Greeley Stampede Foundation has been supporting Weld County students with scholarships since 2001. Initially, as the Foundation was first becoming established, scholarships were only $500. As the Foundation grew, they eventually were able to award $2,500 scholarships with twenty students receiving this amount in 2025. To continue expanding the impact of the Foundation, a new scholarship was established in 2025 called the All-Around Champion Impact Scholarship valued up to $100,000. This new scholarship is a major milestone for the Foundation and students of Weld County with this incredible life changing opportunity. For the inaugural year of the All-Around scholarship, the Greeley Stampede Foundation is proud to announce this year’s recipient, Yaelyn Chavez of Roosevelt High School.
“It is truly an honor for the Foundation to be able to support the course of a student's academic future in such a big way,” commented Tracy Damrell, Greeley Stampede Foundation President. “We know that Yaelyn will be achieving great things in her future and we are privileged to be a part of her story.” Currently getting ready to graduate from Roosevelt High School, Yaelyn has been an active member in FBLA as a state officer, serving the community through Interact Club, and a leader at her school through Student Council. In recognition of her commitment to community and service, Yaelyn has been awarded the Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America Cohort 20 Scholar Award, Collegeboard Rural/Small Town First Generation and Hispanic Recognition Award, and the YMCA/Rotary Club Teen Character Award. Her passion for community and involvement as well as her heritage is undeniable.
Currently, Yaelyn is planning a career in healthcare administration. “Drawn by the intricate workings of the human body and the principles of effective business, I sought a career that would blend these passions, finding healthcare administration,” said Yaelyn describing her interest in the field. “The administrative details of healthcare are often what impact patients the most, affecting not only medical treatment but also the quality, effectiveness, and availability of care. Managing the details— the finances, employees, and resources is a crucial contribution to getting people the medical support they deserve. I want to support bringing effective business solutions that enhance patient care, streamline operations, and ensure that quality health services are accessible to everyone.”
The Greeley Stampede Foundation would like to congratulate Yaelyn on being selected as the inaugural All-Around Champion Impact Scholarship recipient. Initial funds to help get the All-Around Champion Impact scholarship started have been provided through community support, the Greeley Stampede, and the Greeley Stampede Foundation. To help support and donate to the scholarship to keep providing this life changing opportunity to our Weld County Students, contact Justin Watada at justin@greeleystampede.org.