Mark Achziger Golf Scholarship

This scholarship was founded in 2019 by Mark Achziger.

Mark was born and raised in the northeastern corner of Colorado. A champion golf athlete, he played for Northeastern Junior College (NJC) from 1967 to 1969, where he graduated with an accounting degree before attending the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in Greeley from 1969 to 1971, earning a golf scholarship. 

As the owner of several businesses in northeastern Colorado, he has built a successful career while remaining deeply connected to his community. Having benefited from a golf scholarship that covered his education, he is passionate about giving back. He is committed to helping student-athletes pursue their education by offering financial support to those who need it, ensuring they have the opportunity to succeed both academically and athletically.