The Affinity Plus Foundation is proud to award four, $5,000 scholarships to incoming freshmen, upperclassmen, and nontraditional students each year. Since the foundation’s inception, it has awarded $160,000 in scholarships allowing students dreams to become a reality. The scholarships are based on scholastic standing, extracurricular and volunteer activities, leadership, community involvement, and a two-page essay. Your ongoing participation in the Foundation’s initiatives, such as the Silent Auction and the Wine Tasting, makes this scholarship possible.
The 2010 scholarship application is now available.
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2009 Affinity Plus Foundation Scholarship Winners
Nathaniel Klair; Coon Rapids, MN
Upon graduating high school, Nathaniel plans to attend college to become an engineer with hopes of becoming an electrical or biomedical engineer. “An electrical engineer professor told me engineers are the world’s problem solvers, and that is what I want to be. I like to solve problems, and I like to help people.”
Lindsey King; Stillwater, MN
As a junior at Washington University in St. Louis, Lindsey is working toward achieving a double-major in Environmental Studies and Political Science. Through the combination of her passion for environmental sciences and politics, Lindsey hopes to make a positive impact on the lives of future generations. “I would be honored to receive the Affinity Plus Foundation Scholarship, which would allow me to pursue my passion for solving environmental problems, implementing environmental policy, and using the political sphere for positive change.”
Quinn Treleven; Dellwood, MN
Quinn will be graduating high school this spring to pursue a degree in either chemistry or biochemistry, and plans to eventually pursue an advanced degree with hopes of receiving greater opportunities for leadership and cultural influence. “In addition to my studies, extra-curricular activities and part-time employment, I have worked hard to become that picture of service through work with children, low-income people, and the elderly.”