Lynn Helrigel graduated from Thornapple Kellogg in the class of 1969. She enjoyed music and art. Later she turned her crafting skills into a full time business, ‘Lynibells Santas,’ shipping her creations over the United States and several foreign countries. Cancer took her life at the age of 53. This scholarship is being established by her mother to provide assistance to other students with a financial need and an interest in art or music.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Student must be a graduating senior of Thornapple Kellogg Schools or graduate of Thornapple Kellogg Schools.
- Student must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
- Student must be planning to pursue a major or minor in the field of art or music. If NO qualified student pursuing degree in the field of art or music applies, applicants majoring in education (K-12) will be eligible.
- Student must demonstrate financial need.
- Student must provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher.
- Student must demonstrate community involvement through non-academic school activities, volunteer work, or work experience.
- Student will be evaluated on essay content.