Scholarships awarded to 19 Navajo Prep students

Meet these talented, compassionate & committed scholars

Kierra Antonio, Junior
Hello, my name is Keirra Antonio. My clans are the Towering House People and Born for the Salt People. My maternal grandfather’s clan was the Cliff Dwellers clan, and my paternal grandfather’s clan was the Red House People. I come from the small community of Pueblo Pintado, New Mexico, located between Cuba and Crownpoint. Through education, I am expanding my knowledge throughout my school years, and this scholarship will help me succeed and become a role model for kids in my community and around the Navajo Nation. I also want to help my elders, who have given us so much, and now many of them need our help. Thank you, Eve’s Fund, for my scholarship to attend Navajo Preparatory School for my sophomore year. This scholarship was a big help to my mother and me. Thank you for all you do for me and the other scholarship recipient.

Laci Antonio, Senior
My name is Laci Antonio. My clans are the Towering House People, I am Born for the Salt Clan, my maternal grandparents are the Cliff Dwellers’ People, and my paternal grandparents are the Red House People. I am from the small community of Pueblo Pintado, New Mexico. My parents are Woodrow and Latonia Curley.  My maternal grandparents are Grace Antonio and the late Emerson Curley. I hope my education can positively impact my community by setting an example for the youth and inspiring the younger generation to continue their education and goals. Receiving this scholarship motivates me to stay committed and passionate about the studies I take at Navajo Prep. I believe my education will help me achieve my goals and help me become a better role model and leader to my peers. I want to say thank you to the Eve’s Fund Scholarship Committee, which has given me this opportunity to pursue my dreams using my education from Navajo Prep and the scholarship I have received.

Shundiin Antonio, Sophomore
Yá’át’ééh, my name is Shundiin Antonio and I am 15 years old. I am ‘Áshįįhi (Salt People clan) and born for Tótsohnii (Big Water clan). My maternal grandfather’s clan is Tábaaha (Water Edge Clan), and my paternal grandfather’s clan is Táchii’nii (Red Running Into Water clan). I come from Chi Chil Tah, New Mexico, a small community on the edge of the Navajo Nation and Zuni border.  Around my community, where younger generations fall into a cycle of drug and alcohol abuse, I strive to move beyond that by furthering my education so I may be successful in the future. My family’s academic standards are very high, and they’ve raised me to be who I am today. They taught me how to be hardworking, not to give up easily, and honor and value their cultural and noncultural teachings. I hope my education will positively impact my life by helping me unlock new opportunities and give me the skills to think more clearly and solve problems. It can help me learn more about what I enjoy and am good at, which can guide me in choosing a career. Education also teaches me to keep learning throughout life, which is important because things are always changing. I hope my education will positively impact my community by helping me learn new things and give back to others. Overall, I highly value my family’s academic and cultural standards because they have helped me to be where I am today. Thank you so much, Eve’s Fund, for selecting me for this scholarship. I will continue to work hard at Navajo Prep and make the most of this opportunity.

Danielle Becenti, Senior
Yáʼátʼééh! Hello! I am of the Sleeping Rock clan, born for theOne Who Walks Around Clan. My maternal grandfather is from the Jemez Coyote Pass clan, and my paternal grandfather is from the Hopi Red Running Into the Water clan. I come from White Rock, New Mexico, the smallest chapter on the Navajo Nation, but I currently reside in Kirtland, New Mexico. I was raised in a close-knit family where education is deeply valued, and hard work is a way of life. From a young age, I learned the importance of perseverance through my love for cross-country. Running has been more than just a sport for me, it has shaped my discipline, resilience, and connection to my culture. Some of my earliest memories involve running at my grandma’s house, sometimes even helping chase in the sheep. That same determination has carried me through my academic journey at Navajo Prep, where I have worked hard to excel and prepare for my future. This scholarship will have an immense impact on my education by helping me take the next step toward my goal of becoming a physical therapist. My parents have worked tirelessly to support my education, and I want to honor their sacrifices by pursuing my bachelor’s degree in emergency medical services with a minor in Navajo Language at the University of New Mexico. This will be the foundation for my journey to earning a doctorate in physical therapy, also at the University of New Mexico, where I hope to one day serve Indigenous communities by improving access to quality healthcare. I am deeply grateful to Eve’s Fund for this opportunity. Your support not only eases the financial burden of higher education but also empowers me to continue working toward my dreams. Thank you for believing in students like me and for investing in the future of Indigenous youth.

Dayvonna Chee, Freshman
In the Navajo culture we all have four clans that represent ourselves, our family, and our family relations. My four clans are áshįihí (Salt clan), Tó adheedlíínii (The Water Flow Together clan), Hooghan łaní (Many Hogans clan) and Tsé nahabiłnii (Sleep Rock People clan). I am from Sanostee, New Mexico, where my mom’s side of the family comes from. Most of my grandmas live nearby. We are related to most of the people in Sanostee. My relatives are all encouraging and we love and care for each other. They always talked to me in Navajo, but I never picked it up. I hope that my education can lead me to a good future. I want to be successful in life and for my family and be there for them whenever possible. I want to show them I picked up good values from them and contribute to creating and maintaining a positive environment for all of us. I want to thank Eve’s Fund for this scholarship that helps me attend Navajo Prep. I will continue to push through my education so I can have a successful future and life for myself, my family, and my community. This will show how much Eve’s Fund has helped me and my family!

Cheyenne Davis, Freshman
My name is Cheyenne Davis. I am born of the Towering House People and the Black Streak Wood People. My grandparents are the Big Water clan and the White Mountain Apache clan. I was raised in Bluewater, New Mexico, and now I reside in Thoreau, New Mexico. Growing up in a small town has taught me that the best things in life are worth working hard for and that even in a small community, there is always help around the corner. As I go forth as a Navajo Prep student, the teachings of this school can help me and my family learn and grow. The academic teachings will help me thrive in my life as I finish high school and then move on to college. The Navajo teachings will help guide me through anything and everything put in my path as I continue to grow as a child of traditional teachings. The Eve’s Fund scholarship will help support me and allow me to keep learning every day in Navajo Preparatory School. With my education, I can provide for my family and get a good job that will support me all my life. This important step in my education journey will have a big impact on my goal to become a lawyer. Becoming a lawyer takes a lot of focus and determination, and support from Eve’s Fund will help me continue to achieve my goal. This is a big “thank you” to Eve’s Fund for this scholarship that will fund my academic standing for the rest of the year.

Ryan Dona, Freshman
My name is Ryan Dona. My clans are Folded Arms People clan, Salt People clan, Red Water clan, and Black Mountain Apache clan. I am from Shiprock, New Mexico, and live near a hogback, a long, narrow series of hills. Shiprock is a small town in the Four Corners area. It’s very dry and desolate and filled with drug addiction and other social problems. I plan to continue my education and build a stronger future for myself. I also wish to come back to Shiprock and help solve major issues, so Navajos aren’t stereotyped as abusers and drug users. Addressing these problems will help people obtain better opportunities at school and achieve their goals. I want to thank Eve’s Fund Scholarship because it helps my family out a lot. This was an amazing opportunity to give me and my family some financial relief.

Karmella Irving, Senior
My name is Karmella Irving. I’m a female Navajo Native American born into the Towering House clan and descended from the Water’s Edge people. I’m originally from and live in Beclabito, New Mexico, a little community close to the Four Corners region. My town is well known for the Carrizo Mountains, a beautiful mountain range that lies on the east side of our community. With the help of this scholarship, I will be able to fulfill my ambition of graduating from Navajo Preparatory High School and acquiring the skills and information I will need for my future college years. I intend to earn a degree in psychology to aid my local community and other regions across the United States. This degree will help me better understand how people feel and know certain things, enhancing my community and my life. I am grateful to Eve’s Fund for providing me with the opportunity to complete my high school education at Navajo Preparatory.

Kaleb Jones, Sophomore
Hello, my name is Kaleb Jones. First, I want to thank you for awarding me the Eve’s Fund Scholarship. This is the first time I ever received a scholarship, and my family and I are grateful. My clans are the Many Goats clan, and I Am Born for the Salt Water clan. Salt People clan is my maternal grandfather’s clan, and White Mountain Apache-Start of the Red Streak People is my paternal grandfather’s clan. I was raised in Rock Point (Tsé Nitsaa Deez’áhí), Arizona, and currently reside in Upper Fruitland (Doo Alk’ai), New Mexico. Rock Point is a small town, and everyone knows everyone and their relatives. In fact, my 4th-grade teacher taught my stepfather, and my Navajo teacher knew my nalí. I want to become involved in the political or medical field to advocate for all Indigenous peoples. Indigenous peoples are underrepresented in most fields, and I want to become successful so I might represent my people to bring attention to us. Education is important; I have always recognized that and will continue to do so. I will continue to do well and thank Eve’s Fund for helping me be able to continue attending Navajo Prep.

Aspyn Kaskalla, Junior 
My name is Aspyn Kaskalla, and I am honored to be a recipient of the Eve’s Fund Scholarship. My clans are Clamp Tree and Anglo. The Zuni Pueblo People (Dashicheii) are my maternal grandfather’s clan, and Anglos are my paternal grandfather’s. I was raised in Nenahnezad, New Mexico, and currently reside nearby. The area where I live has few residents with higher levels of education. There is also a lack of music education, which I hope to change through my education. I realize that my education is a privilege, and I want to use it to the best of my ability to improve things. I am looking forward to the challenging academics at Navajo Prep for my junior and senior years.

Nevaeh Lewis, Junior
My clans are Tódich’ii’nii (Bitter Water clan), Kinyaa’áanii (The Towering House clan) and Hashtł́ishnii (Mud clan). I am from Torreon, New Mexico, located between Cuba and Crownpoint, but I live in Albuquerque now. I am the oldest of three siblings, and I try to be a good role model for them and show them what Navajo Prep has to offer. I want to show them you can succeed in anything if you set high standards and work hard. I applied for this scholarship because I strongly believe that Navajo Prep will greatly impact my education. Not only will this influence my learning, but it could also allow me to make positive changes in my community. In my hometown, few people understand the importance of education, and few have good jobs. I want to be one of the first to make a difference in my area and to achieve something important in my life. I want to be able to attend college and receive a degree that will allow me to achieve my career goals. After accomplishing that, I’d like to help my community, especially our elders in great need and lacking necessities. Education is a good discipline and very important in life, and with it, you can accomplish anything. Lack of education can interfere with your goals for a job, family, house, etc. I believe Navajo Prep will prepare me well for success in college and beyond. I’d like to thank Eve’s Fund for this scholarship that has allowed me to be a Navajo Prep student. Ahéhee! Yá’át’ééh shí eí Nevaeh Lewis yíníshye.

Brooke Martin, Junior
I am Black Streak Forest People and Born for Salt clan. My paternal grandparent is the Towering House Clan, and my maternal grandparent is the Bitter Water clan. I live in a rural area, Mulholland Well, which is about 15 miles away from Crownpoint, New Mexico. My community is very small, and almost everyone knows the other families. Knowing my grandparents, when they run into neighbors, eventually, the talk of their grandchildren comes up and how they’re doing at school. I know that when my grandparents get to talk about their grandchildren’s education, they share how proud they are of us. The importance of higher education has been stressed to each of us in my family. We believe education does matter. With my education from Navajo Preparatory School and college, I want to be someone my community sees as a role model, especially for young people. I want to show them that someone from a small community can succeed at a challenging college, in or outside the Navajo Nation, and that our education will pay off and allow us to return home and help our community with our knowledge. The Eve’s Fund scholarship will benefit my family, me, and my community’s youth. I want to express my gratitude because this scholarship benefits my future in many ways that I can’t express.

Madilynn Mora, Junior
Yá’át’ééh, my name is Madilynn Mora. My maternal clan is the Big Water clan, and my paternal clan is the Mexican clan. My maternal grandfather’s clan is the Mexican Clan, and my paternal grandfather’s is the One Who Walks Around clan. I live in Arizona in the small community of Round Rock. My options for high school in Round Rock were not ideal, as my hometown schools were overcrowded, and I felt I wouldn’t get the best education possible. At Navajo Prep, the education offered is beyond what I wished for. Coming here was a good decision, not just for me but for my family. I hope I have started a new generation of my family members (siblings) who will also want to attend Navajo Prep. The Eve’s Fund Scholarship is a blessing to my mom and me. Knowing that we do not have to worry about my school fees is one less burden for her and for me. I want to thank Eve’s Fund and its donors for their support to me and my family. Thank you!

Collin K. Naseyowma, Sophomore
Ya’at’eeh (Hello), shí éí Collin Kato Naseyowma yinishyé. I am Kinyaa’áanii (Towering House people), Born for the Hashł’ishnii (Mud Clan people), my maternal grandfather is Tsi’naajinii (Black Streaked Wood People), and my paternal grandfather’s clan is Kiis’áanii (Hopi People). I am from Rabbitbrush, New Mexico, located between Fort Defiance, Arizona and Navajo, New Mexico, along the Route 12 highway. Though not marked on any map, this small community is the place I call home and where I was raised by my mother, Kendida Begay, and her family. I believe my education here at Navajo Preparatory School will help guide me on my educational path with the support of the scholarship awarded by Eve’s Fund. My educational goal is to get into college to study Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering. In addition, my goal is to grow in my career and one day make a positive impact in my community while staying connected and involved. I am very grateful and honored to have been awarded this scholarship from Eve’s Fund. I wish to express my sincere gratitude for this remarkable opportunity.

Traerell Nez, Freshman
Hello, my name is Traerell Nez. First, I want to thank you for choosing me to be a recipient of the Eve Scholarship Fund. As a first-time recipient, it is a huge help for my family and me. My clans are Two Waters that Flow Together, and I Am Born for the Red House clan. My grandfather is from the Zuni clan, and I Am born for Big Water.  I currently reside in Shiprock, New Mexico. It’s a small community where everyone knows each other, and it has its problems, such as drug use, homelessness, and addiction. I am lucky to have avoided all of it because I have such great parents, who I am very grateful to have in my life. I hope that with my education at Navajo Prep, I will one day be able to return to my community and do something helpful, such as funding the construction of a homeless shelter or building another school. I hope I can teach kids about photography as well, as it is a dream of mine to become a wildlife photographer. I hope I can teach kids to use their creativity in a way that benefits them and their entire family, and I hope I can be an inspiration to people in my family and other kids in Shiprock. Lastly, I want to just say thank you again to the Eve’s Fund Scholarship Committee for selecting me to be a recipient. It means a lot to me!

Nataya Platero, Junior
Hello, my name is Nataya Platero. My clans are the Meadow People (Haltsooí) and born for Grey Streaks End (Nihoobáanii). My paternal grandfather’s clan is Bitter water (Tódích’íi’nii). I don’t know my maternal grandfather’s clan. I am from Ramah, New Mexico, but reside in the small community of Nageezi, New Mexico, located between Bloomfield and Cuba. I hope my education impacts my life and my community because, in the future, I would like to become a veterinarian. In my community, because there are not a lot of people who can afford to go to the vet. I see a lot of random animals and pets out on the road. Seeing this problem in my community, I aim to help them in the future by furthering my education. Education is important as it expands my knowledge, and I know it will enable me to help my community in the future. Thank you, Eve’s fund, for this scholarship, which has allowed me to attend Navajo Prep and helped my family and me pay the tuition without having to worry. It is a big help.

Bradley Redhouse, Junior
My name is Bradley Redhouse. I am from the Water Flows Together clan and born for the Bitter Water clan. My maternal grandfather’s clan is Within His Cover, as is my paternal grandfather’s clan. My family comes from the community of Dennehotso, Arizona. I’ve seen many people from my community who show disdain for our area. Although it is sad to hear this from my relatives, I know this stems from how Native people are perceived as drunk, lazy, and stupid. Both my parents came from the reservation and earned their doctorates while caring for three children. I know more of our people can achieve amazing things, but it is up to us to redirect our systems towards projecting support and encouragement. I am grateful to have Navajo Preparatory School as a place that can help foster my growth and opportunities for the future, and to the Eve’s Fund Scholarship and all the support it gives my family. I want to give my people the feeling this scholarship has given me, the sense that someone wants me to achieve my fullest potential.

Luke Smith, Sophomore
My name is Luke Smith.  My family resides in Standing Rock, New Mexico. I am very pleased to be receiving the Eve’s Fund scholarship for the second year in a row. This scholarship will be very helpful to me and my family. As a recipient of this scholarship, I will go above and beyond with my schoolwork to better educate myself. I will also strive to increase the amount of time I dedicate to studying. This will help me achieve my educational goal of completing high school successfully I appreciate this opportunity to receive this scholarship. Thank you!

Kokoro Yazzie, Sophomore
My name is Kokoro Yazzie. I am a member of the Bitter Water clan, and Born into the Water Flows Together clan. My maternal grandfather is One who Walks Around, and my paternal grandfather is Tangle. I am from Central Agency, Arizona. The community I come from is known as the Tséłaní/Cottonwood community. My community strives to improve the overall quality of life for its many residents. The goals of my community are resource management, education, employment, family support, self-sufficiency, and planning. Although not everyone in the community is involved, some youth try to actively help through our local chapter house. I hope my education will significantly impact my life, community, and further education.  Being in an International Baccalaureate school system has allowed me to discover more cultures and skills that I would not have learned at my local high school. I hope my studies at Navajo Prep will make me a stronger candidate for admission to selective colleges. I believe well-educated people are more likely to become community leaders and advocate for themselves and fellow residents. I want to thank Eve’s Fund for prioritizing students’ education and enabling us to be able to continue attending Navajo Prep.

Congratulations to these 2024-2025 Eve’s Fund Scholarship Navajo Prep Awardees!

Warm thanks to our generous donors for your past support of this initiative and for bringing hope and opportunities to these wonderful young people.

About Eve’s Fund Scholarship Program

Eve’s Fund was founded in memory of Eve Erin Crowell, who passed away in February 2005. Her parents, the late Dr. Robert Crowell and Barbara Crowell Roy, established the scholarship program to honor her legacy and support high-achieving Navajo students in overcoming financial barriers to education. This program enables students to attend Navajo Prep, the only Navajo-sanctioned college-preparatory high school for Native Americans. With financial support, 90% of Navajo Prep students graduate, and more than 90% go on to attend four-year colleges or serve in the military, including at prestigious U.S. service academies.

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Thank you for your generosity and for believing in the hope and wellness initiatives established 20 years ago in memory of our beloved daughter, Eve Erin Crowell. Eve would be deeply touched to know how many young lives have been positively impacted in her name.

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Warm thanks to our generous donors for your past support of this initiative and for bringing hope and opportunities to these wonderful young people.