Thomas “TJ” Wennhold Memorial Scholarship
Honoring a Life. Inspiring a Future.
Thomas "TJ" Wennhold was the kind of person who made every room brighter and every person around him better. The scholarship in his name carries that spirit forward — investing in students who share his drive, curiosity, and heart.
Who Was TJ
Thomas "TJ" Wennhold was a full time student at Columbia College and worked as a Firefighter/EMT. TJ was killed in an accident on his way to work at the fire department January 15,2025. His memory lives on in the people he touched — and now, in the students whose futures he will help shape.
The Scholarship
Investing in the Next Generation
The Thomas "TJ" Wennhold Memorial Scholarship is awarded each semester to one Firefighter Academy student and one student in the EMT class
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Scholarships awarded annually
$5,000
Annual Award Goal
100%
Of Donations go to Columbia College Foundation
How to Help
Be Part of TJ's Legacy
Every contribution — large or small — helps a deserving student take the next step in their education. If you'd like to donate, learn more about the scholarship, or get involved in another way, we'd love to hear from you.