Fountain Hills Friends of the Library
Opportunities Scholarship
1. The Fountain Hills Friends of the Library will provide a Scholarship in the amount of up to $3000 to be awarded in the spring of 2026. The Scholarship will be awarded to a qualified applicant who resides in the Fountain Hills Extended Community consisting of students living in Fountain Hills, Fort McDowell Yavapai, or Rio Verde Communities. The applicant must be a member of the current high school graduating class or have graduated within the previous 12 months. Home schooled students may also apply for this award by fulfilling high school graduation requirements. The Scholarship will be payable upon registration in an accredited vocational program or accredited institution of higher learning no later than Fall 2027 and may be renewed for three additional years for a total of up to $12,000.
2. The determination of the recipient of said Scholarship shall be left to the discretion of the selection committee designated by the Fountain Hills Friends of the Library Board of Directors.
3. Qualifications to be considered by the Selection Committee include:
a) The recipient must have been a successful volunteer within the Fountain Hills Extended Community including, but not limited to, the Fountain Hills  Library.
b) The applicant must specify the hours and types of volunteer work in the Fountain Hills Community.
c) The applicant must demonstrate a plan to pursue a degree or career training program.
d) Other qualifications may include: belonging to the first generation in their immediate family to attend  post-secondary education, financial need and references.
4. The award presented shall be in the form of a certificate entitling the recipient to name the institution or program he or she plans to attend, whereupon the funds will be deposited with that school at the time of registration, to be drawn upon for tuition and fees or course-related materials and supplies.
5. The recipient of this award is not eligible for any other scholarships sponsored by the Fountain Hills Friends of the Library.
6. The recipient may request continuation of the Scholarship of up to $3000, per year for up to three additional years provided recipient continues in an accredited degree or vocational program, remains in good standing, and can demonstrate appropriate and timely progress towards program completion. Recipients must request continuation each June in writing along with current transcript or other relevant documentation.
Web Application
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2024 Fountain Hills Friends of the Library
Scholarship Recipients
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2024 FHFL Falcon Scholarship Recipient
Katelyn Smout
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Katelyn graduated in May 2024 from FHHS and will begin her freshman year at Brigham Young University in the fall with her goal a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Katelyn has lived in Fountain Hills since first grade and has been heavily involved in family, church, school, and community: National Honor Society, Key Club, FHHS Student Government, FHFL. In her dedication to each of these groups, she has demonstrated leadership, spirit, academic excellence and a real desire to be of service to others. Education is a priority for Katelyn’s family and she is grateful for all the support they have given her as she moves toward her new goals and dreams.
The FHFL Falcon Scholarship is funded by Fountain Hills Friends of the Library and administered by the Golden Eagle Education Foundation.
2024 FHFL Opportunities Scholarship Recipients
Brooke Lyons and Lulu Camarillo.
Brooke graduated in May 2024 from FHHS and has been accepted at ASU. She plans to pursue a degree in Finance through the W. P. Carey School of Business. During the pandemic Brooke became interested in the workings of the stock market and the economy in general. She also gained experience and knowledge during her
internship with Silvertree Wealth Partners. While at FHHS she was active in Key Club, the National Honor Society, the Mayor’s Youth Council and the Fountain Hills Friends of the Library. Brooke is grateful for the experiences and friendships these groups provided and hopes to continue to give back to the community as she furthers her education. Inspired by her family, she is most grateful for their support.
Lulu also graduated in May 2024 from FHHS. While in school, Lulu worked as a private math tutor for a 5th grader and spent many hours at Fearless Kitty Rescue. She credits these experiences with helping her to learn patience and that there are many different and effective methods of teaching and learning. She was able to utilize her skill set as a participant in the FHHS Internship Program, logging 40 hours interning at Mathnasium. She credits the program with educating her in learning business management, digital marketing and advertising.
Lulu has always loved to bake and is always pleased to bring smiles to those with whom she shares the results of her culinary expertise. She plans to continue building her cottage bakery business while pursuing her degree from Arizona Culinary Institute. She began that 10-month program in March of this year and in January 2026 will earn a diploma in culinary, baking and restaurant management. Members of the FHFL Board can attest to her talents as a baker as she was kind enough to bring us several samples!
The FHFL Opportunities Scholarship is funded and administered by the Fountain Hills Friends of the Library