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Flinn Foundation Grants $135K to 20 Arizona Seniors

4/24/2026

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The Flinn Foundation awarded $135,000 in full-ride scholarships to 20 Arizona seniors.
The scholars were chosen from 1,150 applicants and will attend Arizona State, Northern Arizona or University of Arizona.
Four high schools—San Luis, Casteel, Maryvale and BASIS Oro Valley—receive their first Flinn Scholar.
A luncheon on May 2 in Scottsdale will honor the scholars, who join more than 750 Flinn Scholars nationwide.

History

Historical Context

Established in 2000 by a bequest from entrepreneur Jack Kent Cooke, the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation has awarded over $175 million in scholarships to nearly 2,300 gifted students with financial need. In 2023, it awarded $135,000 to 20 Arizona high school seniors from a pool of 1,150 applicants, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and shaping Arizona's future workforce.

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Story summary

The Flinn Foundation awarded $135,000 in full-ride scholarships to 20 Arizona seniors.
The scholars were chosen from 1,150 applicants and will attend Arizona State, Northern Arizona or University of Arizona.
Four high schools—San Luis, Casteel, Maryvale and BASIS Oro Valley—receive their first Flinn Scholar.
A luncheon on May 2 in Scottsdale will honor the scholars, who join more than 750 Flinn Scholars nationwide.

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