Nathan E. Olson Memorial Scholarship

*****TOGETHER WE BUILD HOPE*****

EDUCATION + COMMUNICATION + AWARENESS = PREVENTION

OUR MISSION

To honor the memory of individuals like Nathan, who were lost to

suicide, provide financial assistance through scholarships students

pursuing careers in the skilled trades through SEMCA. It is our hope

that a biproduct of this scholarship program will foster Education,

Communication and Awareness leading to the Prevention of Suicide.

DID YOU KNOW

Suicide is a prevailing tragedy among young men including

the construction industry where the suicide rate is among the

second highest in the United States.

ABOUT NATHAN

“Nate” was a dynamic young man who was known for his contagious positive energy and smile that would brighten any dark day. Proudly pursuing a career in the skilled trades through SEMCA, Nate was passionate about hard work and American values, as exemplified by his love for the American Flag. During his youth, Nathan’s strong work ethic was evident, as he grew the skills necessary to become ranked #2 in the state as a Goalkeeper. Off the field, he had a love for family, hunting, Mopar hot rods, playing Cornhole, and was a huge U of M football fan. Some may say, Nate was most known for his sweet, kind, and charismatic nature, who made all of those around him feel valued. This included his time spent working with special needs kids, as a peer mentor. Nathan was lost far too soon to the growing epidemic of suicide among the young adult population.