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Scholars retreat moves from long-time home, begins new traditions

For 19 years in a row, the Flinn Scholars program began each year with a retreat at the Orme School, a Southwest landmark with multigenerational ties to the Flinn family. This year, the retreat moved to a new location, Lost Canyon, near Williams in northern Arizona's high country.

Meet Dustin Cox

Dustin Cox (’04) was the subject of the April, 2007 installment of the Meet-a-Scholar series on the Foundation’s website. He talks about diversity and politics and hope and the future and stuff.

Special Feature: Eastern Europe travelogue 2007

Every summer the Flinn Foundation escorts an entire class of Flinn Scholars to Budapest, Hungary, and neighboring Romania for a three-week intensive seminar on the unfolding democracies of Eastern Europe. Scholars meet with leading political figures, learn the local history and culture, journey to important locales, and live amongst the locals. They return as seasoned travelers with a broadened view of the world--and wonderful tales to tell. Here are their adventures in their own words.

Special Feature: Eastern Europe travelogue 2007

Every summer the Flinn Foundation escorts an entire class of Flinn Scholars to Budapest, Hungary, and neighboring Romania for a three-week intensive seminar on the unfolding democracies of Eastern Europe. Scholars meet with leading political figures, learn the local history and culture, journey to important locales, and live amongst the locals. They return as seasoned travelers with a broadened view of the world--and wonderful tales to tell. Here are their adventures in their own words.

22nd class of 20 Flinn Scholars chosen

[Source: Arizona Republic] — Twenty Arizona high school seniors have been awarded Flinn Foundation Scholarships worth more than $50,000 apiece. The award provides four years of study at an Arizona university, academic-focused travel abroad and personal mentorship by faculty members. The 22nd class of Flinn scholars includes students from 18 high schools in 11 Arizona […]

Three Scholars receive NSEP awards

Flinn Scholars Devin Mauney ('04), Nicole Rennell ('05), and Ben Strauber ('05) have received the National Security Education Program David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarship, a nationally competitive study-abroad scholarship that will fund their travels to Brazil, South Africa, and India, respectively.

Arizona educators honored by Flinn Scholars

The newest Flinn Scholars and the Flinn Scholars Program have honored 20 Arizona educators for their outstanding dedication and service. Each educator was nominated by a member of the 2007 class of Flinn Scholars for having a significant impact on their education and development.

20 Arizona high school seniors named Flinn Scholars

Twenty of Arizona's premier high school seniors have chosen to pursue their college education at an Arizona university on a Flinn Foundation Scholarship. The award provides four years of study, academic-focused travel abroad, personal mentorship by faculty members, and other benefits. The package is valued at more than $50,000.

Fu and McGinnity win Truman Scholarships

Joseph Fu and Megan McGinnity, both Flinn Scholars from the class of 2003, are two of 65 students nationwide to win this year's prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship. Selected for their leadership and commitment to public service, Fu and McGinnity will receive financial support for graduate study and leadership training.

Opening Doors: The Flinn Foundation Scholarship Program

In an essay commissioned by the Institute of International Education, Michael Cochise Young discusses seven years’ collaboration between the Flinn Scholars program and IIE and its role in introducing Scholars to the purposeful travel that is an integral part of the Scholars program.