2026 CopperPoint Community Scholarship Recipients

At CopperPoint, we believe education changes lives. That belief is at the heart of the CopperPoint Community Scholarship Program, and today we are proud to announce this year's recipients.

In partnership with Scholarship America, we set out to support students as they continue their college journey across the communities we serve. Through the program, we are awarding eleven $5,000 scholarships to eligible rising college juniors and seniors in Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, and Washington. This includes ten CopperPoint Community Awards and the Sherry Isenberg Memorial Award, which honors the legacy of a valued Alaska National Insurance Company colleague.

These students represent a wide range of talents, backgrounds, and ambitions, from accounting and engineering to physics, business, and computer science. We could not be prouder to play a small part in their education, and we cannot wait to see all they will accomplish.

 Meet our recipients below and hear what the scholarship means to them. 

CopperPoint Community Awards

Each of the following students received a $5,000 CopperPoint Community Award to support their undergraduate education.

 Ellie Dryden 

 Wheaton College Physics 

“This truly means so much to me and my family, as I work towards completing my undergraduate degree with minimal debt. I sincerely appreciate your consideration of my application. Again, thank you so much, it truly makes a big difference in my ability to continue my education."

Rocco Fasula-Rieke

 Northern Arizona University  

“Thank you once again for this amazing opportunity to further invest in my education. Last year's funding from this scholarship was monumental for my expenses in Flagstaff and has been an incredible aid for my parents, and we are all ecstatic and thankful that I am recipient of this scholarship for my upcoming year's education. Again thank you! This funding will continue to be spent wisely in the near future."  

Tyler Hamm 

 Colorado State University 

“Receiving this scholarship is a meaningful investment in my future and will help me continue pursuing my educational and professional goals with greater confidence. CopperPoint’s commitment to supporting students and strengthening communities is inspiring, and I deeply appreciate the opportunities this award provides."

 Dylan Schoenbrod 

 Pepperdine University 

“Receiving this scholarship to support my studies at Pepperdine University means a tremendous amount to me and my family. Your support will help ease the financial burden of tuition and educational expenses while allowing me to continue focusing on my academic and professional goals. Thank you again for this generous award and for believing in my future. I am deeply appreciative of this opportunity."

 Kenneth Argueta 

 Skyline College 

“Receiving the CopperPoint scholarship acknowledges my hard work and inspires me to reach my full potential. This award allows me to focus on my studies and motivates me to help other students in the future just as you’ve helped me. Thank you.” 

 Maryjane Cervone

San Diego State University

“This award will help cover my education and keep me focused on my academic and career goals. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to supporting students and communities. It truly motivates me to give back.”

 Austin McAffee

Brigham Young University

"Because of your generosity, I can focus more of my energy on my studies and less on the financial pressures of tuition and living expenses. Thank you for your vote of confidence in my future and for making these opportunities possible for students like me."

Adyson Lundstrom 

 Oregon State University 

“I am deeply grateful for this scholarship as it provides support and opportunities towards my educational goals. Your generosity and investment towards my future allows me to fully focus on my goals and inspires me to continue working hard.” 

Maxwell Steele 

 University of Washington  

“Thank you so much for your investment in my education and belief in my success! This award reminds me to continue setting challenging goals for myself, and this summer I’ll be joining MongoDB as a Software Engineering Intern in New York City. I’m excited to use the 
skills I’ve developed at the University of Washington to make a real impact."

 Sebastian Ortega 

 Gonzaga University  

“I am looking forward to my next year at Gonzaga University in the Fall, where I am majoring in Kinesiology. I plan to use my degree to pursue an Occupational Therapy program in the future. You are part of why I can continue to attend Gonzaga University and focus on my degree. Thank you again for reviewing my application and awarding me the scholarship. You have helped me get one step closer to my future goals."

Sherry Isenberg Memorial Award

The Sherry Isenberg Memorial Award is presented to a student from Alaska in memory of Sherry Isenberg and her lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Hannah Goldman

University of Alaska Accounting

Sherry Isenberg Scholarship Recipient

“This award is helping me get one step closer to my ultimate goal of becoming a CPA. While I never met Sherry Isenberg she has already impacted me in such a meaningful way, and I hope to pay that forward. Thank you for believing in me.”