The Northfork First Generation Scholarship is specifically need-based and is reserved for first-generation college students. This means the recipient will be the first person in their family to attend college. The North Fork First Generation Scholarship awards $10,000 to the recipient each year for four years while attending their college undergrad program, totaling $40,000.<\/p>\n
To qualify, the student must be a Lone Peak High School senior, poised for graduation, and the first in their family to attend college. Qualifiers must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and should demonstrate a record of leadership and involvement in extracurriculars.<\/p>\n
2020 Scholarship Program Awardee<\/h2>\n
This year\u2019s Northfork First Generation Scholarship was awarded to Dounia Metje, a Morrocan American attending Lone Peak High School. Dounia graduated with a 3.5 GPA, was a varsity volleyball player, visual artist, and community service volunteer. Dounia has confirmed that she will attend Montana State University in the fall.<\/p>\n
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This donation has a minimum 4-year commitment, which means TRG pledged to donate $2500 for four years. Dounia is guaranteed $10,000 a year for four years if she stays in college and meets specific GPA requirements. TRG is only one of the donors pledging to provide Dounia this $10,000 per year.<\/p>\n
TRG would like to congratulate all eligible applicants and wish them the best of luck as they begin their college journey this fall.<\/p>\n