Flint Northern Class of 1991 Alma Mater Scholarship

 

While thinking about the significance of a 20 year high school reunion, the idea of creating scholarship opportunities for deserving high school students was born.  Although reunions are designed for: fun, reconnecting with old friends and potentially forming new friendships, they can also be about leaving a positive impact for future generations, our class and the community from where our lives began.

There is an expression that states, "To whom much is given, much is required."  If media reports and popular opinion are to be believed, the fact that we are still alive, thriving and embarking upon our 20 year high school reunion celebration, is truly a miracle and a gift received.  As we prepare for our reunion, we have an opportunity to challenge ourselves to give a gift that will matter long after the memories of our reunion have begun to fade. 

Possessing the ability to grant a high school graduate a helping hand by providing financial assistance through scholarships, will afford our class with more than a weekend full of partying, but the feeling of satisfaction because we partied for a purpose. During our time at Northern, our class was known for having fun, creative ideas and a desire to be the best at everything. 

Take a moment to read through the scholarship projection listed below.  Some may argue that in these uncertain times, our scholarship goals are too ambitious.  I believe that all things are possible when we set a goal and work together to achieve it.  President Barack Obama has called all of us to service and to take personal responsibility for making our country and the world a better place.  This is an opportunity for the class of 1991 to collectively answer the call to serve.

In order to make our scholarship campaign a success, make a personal donation to the scholarship fund.  Donating as little as $5.00 can make a huge difference in us reaching our goal by the time of our class reunion in 2011.  If you are aware of companies, organizations or individuals who are looking for a worthy cause to support, please invite them to the reunion site.  All of the money collected will be used to award scholarships.  

Mail contributions to:

Flint Northern Reunion 91 Scholarship
ATTN: Sean Davis
P.O. Box 310167
Flint, Michigan 48531

(No Personal Checks)

 Awards:

  - 1 $20,000 Flint Northern Scholarship*: Awarded to a current (c/o 2011) Graduating Senior at Flint Northern

  - 1 $20,000 Legacy Scholarship*: Awarded to a 2011 Graduating Senior whose Parent/Guardian is a Flint Northern class of 1991 Graduate.

  - 10 $500 Flint Northern Scholarships: Awarded to 10 current (c/o 2011) Graduating Seniors at Flint Northern

  - 10 $500 Legacy Scholarships: Awarded to ten 2011 Graduating Seniors whose Parent/Guardian is a Flint Northern class of 1991 Graduate.

Eligibilty:

  - All Students must be Graduating High School Seniors (c/o 2011)

  - All Students must submit a resume.

  - All Students must be enrolled as a Full-Time student in a University, College, Technical, or Trade School.

Award Criteria:

   All Awards will be based on the following.

     - Academic Achievement - including grades, rank in class, standerized test scores, and acheivement test scores.

     - Community Involvement & Extracurricular Activities

     - Work History

     - Financial Need

     - Class Attendance

Award Restrictions:

  - This is a One-Time Award

  - This is a Non-Restrictive Award (Students can use the award for any field at a University, College, Trade, or Technical school)

  - Students must be enrolled as Full Time students.

  - In the event that the receiving student is unable to complete his/her program or required classes, the unused portion of the award will be returned to the Class of 1991 Scholarship Fund.

 Submission Dates:

  - Applications for consideration of the Award program will begin on January 1, 2011

  - All applications must be received no later than May 30, 2011 No other applications will be accepted after this date. No Exceptions

 

* Legacy Scholarsip - The "Legacy Scholarship" is designed to benefit high school seniors(c/o 2011) whose parent/guardian graduated from Flint Northern High School in 1991. This is strictly an academic scholarship in which a students grade point average must be 2.8 or higher, already accepted and enrolled in an institution of higher learning, and have a proven financial need. To determine the winners, other factors listed in the above "Award Criteria" section will be used.

* Flint Northern High School (FNHS) Scholarship - The "FNHS Scholarship" is designed to benefit current high school seniors(c/o 2011) who are graduating from Flint Northern Hgih School. This scholarship is set up to help motivate and give a helping hand to students from FNHS who have shown a special talent or skill, must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher, already accepted and enrolled in an institution of higher learning, and have a proven financial need. To determine the winners all of the factors in the above "Awards Criteria" section will be used in addition to his or her talent or skill being verified through class advisors and school officials.