Matthew Mason

2014 Scholar

Institution: Colorado State University
Year: Freshman
Scholarship Recipient: 1st Year
Home Town: Aurora, Co
Major: Undeclared

Matthew is a twin and attended Gateway High School. Matt has encountered significant life challenges, and is nevertheless an exceptionally positive and enthusiastic student. He is a member of the Key Explore Community and is involved with the Presidential Leadership Program. He is currently undeclared, but is considering majoring in international relations and or political science.

Matthew is self-directed, bright and well liked by those who know him. He is committed to learning as maturing in his academic studies. Matthew is excited to translate his knowledge to the betterment of mankind. He wants to make this world a better place for all.

Ayesha Khan

2012 Scholar

Institution: Colorado State University

Ayesha is full of personality, committed to the ideals of the scholarship, and has a strong record of leadership and service on the CSU campus and in the community. Ayesha is an excellent representative of the scholarship and all it stands for, and that scholarship means more than words can express.

"I have not just earned a scholarship; I have also earned the privileged to carry Javad and Vivian's memory"

Charles "CJ" Wilson, Jr.

2010 Scholar

Institution: Colorado State University
Year: Sophomore
Scholarship Recipient: 1st - 2nd Yr.
Home Town: Aurora, Colorado
Major: Undeclared

CJ is a Sophomore at Colorado State University, currently with undeclared major and business interest. He is a first generation student who has distinguished himself by setting his own path and following it with dedication.

He admires Javad and Vivian for their "sense of integrity, dedication, and faith." “These individuals are role models for me and a reason to do my best every day and to do the right thing because I know that they would have.” His activities in high school included basketball, an African-American male leadership program, and the 2010 Beautillion. In his first year at CSU, he is a member of the Key Academic Community.

Janeshwar 'Janu' Cambrelen

2008 Scholar

Institution: Colorado State University
Year: Senior
Scholarship Recipient: 1st - 4th Yr.
Home Town: Aurora, Colorado
Major: Communications/Business

Ms. Nicole Thompson

Institution: Colorado State University
Scholarship Recipient: 1st - 5th Year
Home Town: Aurora, Colorado
Major: Ethic Studies

Nicole Thompson graduated from Colorado State University in December 2009 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Ethic Studies with a Minor in Spanish. She is the first recipient of the Javad Marshall Fields and Vivian Wolfe Scholarship and has received financial support each since her freshman year in 2005 to her December graduation in 2009.

Sophia Velez

2011 Scholar

Institution: Colorado State University
Year: Freshman
Scholarship Recipient: 1st Yr.
Home Town: Aurora, Colorado
Major: Political Science and Sociology

Sophia is a one of nine children, she attended Central High school in Aurora where she was a member of the Thespian Society and a member of the women's soccer team. She also contributed many hours of community service, raising funds for a community garden and volunteering with the Dolores House, a shelter for abused women and children.

She saw many around her not succeeding, dropping out of school and involved in destructive activities. "I wanted to prove that children in my community are worth our school system's believing in them. I was motivated to take an academic stand, to choose a different path and set my goals on earning a diploma and college degree, and to encourage those around me to do the same." Sophia is inspired by Javad and Vivian. "They wanted more out of life, and were not afraid to take a stand for what they believed in.

"I want to serve those who have fallen victim to crime. I plan to double major in political science and sociology, with the hope of pursuing a degree in law just as Javad had dreamed. With a degree in law, I plan to give back to those around me and to help those in need. I plan to use my education to open a shelter for victims of abuse, to help them see light at the end of the tunnel.

"I come from the same community as Javad, a community where violence has become tolerated because it happens on a regular basis. Javad and Vivian took a stand against violence but were wrongfully taken before they could take the final step in their stand. It is because of the aspirations I have of following in Javad's and Vivian's footsteps, by taking a stand for what is right and becoming an advocate to end abuse, that I am proud to be a recipient of the scholarship."

Raven-Syamone Theus

2009 Scholar

Institution: Colorado State University
Year: Junior
Scholarship Recipient: 1st - 3rd Yr.
Home Town: Aurora, Colorado
Major: Human Development and Family Studies

Raven is a Junior majoring in Human Development and Family Studies. She is a first generation student who has been active on campus, including her involvement with the Black Student Alliance, Project Victory, Africans United, the National Honor Society of Collegiate Scholars. She has volunteered with CSU’s Black Issues Forum and in the community with the La Familia organization.

Raven hopes to become a teacher to motivate and inspire students. True to this goal, she speaks at schools, telling her story of overcoming obstacles and reaching goals. Of the Fields-Wolfe Scholarship, she says: "Everyone that is involved with the scholarship has already inspired me so much that hopefully one day I can inspire others the same way they did for me." She has been a member of the Key Service Community at CSU, as well as a Key Ambassador and now a member of the Key Plus Community.

DeAngelo Jones

2007 Scholar

Institution: Colorado State University
Year: Graduate Student
Scholarship Recipient: 1st - 5th Yr.
Home Town: Aurora, Colorado
Major: Sociology

Ms. Loren Benavente

Institution: Colorado State University
Scholarship Recipient: 1st - 4th Yr.
Home Town: Aurora, Colorado
Major: Business


Loren graduated in May 2010 with a degree in Business and has has been admitted to the Master of Management and Practice graduate program at CSU for this fall!