Education plays a major role in forging a successful future, and the members of the Livonia Kiwanis are very passionate about helping children achieve their educational dreams.
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The Fernon Feenstra Scholarship Program
The Fernon Feenstra Scholarship Program, funded by the Livonia Kiwanis, provides several $1,000 scholarships each year to Livonia High School students demonstrating a desire to better themselves through education and a passion to help others.
Fernon Feenstra was one of the Founding Members of the Livonia Kiwanis Club in 1981. Described by Livonia's Mayor as "Mr. Sunshine", Fernon's positive attitude and philanthropic outlook will always be remembered. It is our honor to name this scholarship program after him and our hope that the award recipients will also enrich the lives of others in their communities for decades to come. |
Scholarship Criteria
All Students Applying for the Fernon Feenstra Scholarship Program Must Meet the Following Criteria:
- High school senior graduating in spring 2020
- Must meet at least one of the following residency requirements:
- Student is enrolled in a Livonia or Clarenceville area high school (including students whose primary residence is outside of Livonia or Clarenceville)
- Student has a primary residence in Livonia (including students who are home-schooled or attend public/private schools outside of Livonia)
- Enrolled full-time to begin at an institution (university, community college, vocational training center, or other qualifying educational institution) for fall 2020
- Application form, essay, and recommendations submitted electronically by Friday, May 15, 2020
- GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended, but not required
How to Apply
1. Download, print, and complete the official Livonia Kiwanis Scholarship Application form.
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2. On a separate sheet of paper, write an essay that responds to the questions, "How do I plan to make a difference in my community throughout my life?" and "How have I made a difference in my community so far?" The essay must be at least 500 words in length, typed, and double-spaced on letter-sized (8.5 by 11 inch) paper.
3. Get at least two letters of recommendation as per the instructions on the application. For those who are writing your letters of recommendation, they can either email the recommendation letter directly to us at kiwanisoflivonia@gmail.com or return the letter to you for you to email with your other completed documents for your application.
4. Send the completed application form, essay, and recommendation(s) via e-mail by no later than Friday, May 15, 2020.
-Scan and upload the pages onto your computer.
-Attach the documents (application form, essay, and recommendations) via e-mail with the applicant's name and contact information included in the e-mail body. If your recommendation letters will be coming directly via email from the person recommending you, please let us know in the email.
-Mark the subject line as, "2020 Scholarship Application for [Your First & Last Name]"
-Send the e-mail to "KiwanisofLivonia@gmail.com".
Questions? Please contact the Kiwanis Club of Livonia at KiwanisofLivonia@gmail.com.
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