Kassandra Thompson-Christopherson Endowed Scholarship
Kassandra Nicole Thompson-Christopherson was born December 3, 1990, in Billings, Montana. She attended Billings Senior High School, obtained her GED, and was planning to start college at MSU Billings in the fall of 2008. Kassie’s life was shortened by a tragic accident on May 4, 2008, at age 17. She had a compassionate and caring nature that will be remembered by her close friends. In memory of Kassie, her family and friends established the Kassandra Thompson-Christopherson Scholarship Endowment so that her spirit would continue to live on in those lives she touched during her life. The first scholarship was awarded in academic year 2010-2011.
Impact
“I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the Kassandra Thompson-Christopherson Endowed Scholarship. I was overjoyed to be selected as the recipient of your scholarship and deeply saddened for your loss. Please know your scholarship has provided so much more than simply dollars. The fact that someone believes in me and my future success encourages me to continue on this path. By accepting this scholarship I am making a commitment to you and myself to excel in my studies and reach my long awaited goal of a college degree. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity. Your support will not soon be forgotten.” — Bonnie B., Accounting major