Sponsored by the 10th Mountain Division Descendants, Inc.
The Finn-Thornton Descendant Scholarship was named in honor of Capt. Frederick Finn (85 A & L) and his daughter, Patricia Finn-Thornton. Capt. Finn was KIA April 20, 1945, during the breakout into the PO Valley. Patricia Finn-Thornton was an educator and had a deep love for the descendant’s organization becoming the second President of 10th Mountain Division Descendants Inc. Unfortunately, she never met her father as he was KIA in Italy several months after her birth. Patricia passed away in 2014 and the Board of Directors approved the renaming of our descendant scholarship in honor of Patricia and her father.
In conjunction with the goals of 10th Mountain Division Descendants, Inc., two (2) $3,000 scholarships will be awarded, annually. The applicant must be a member of 10th Mountain Division Descendants Inc, have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, list community service completed, and write a one page paper on how the community service projects reflect the spirit and values of the 10th Mountain Division. The scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors, entering their first year in an accredited institution of higher education. The $3,000 will be paid directly to the designated institution by 10th Mountain Division Descendants, Inc.
Criteria: To be considered for the Finn-Thornton Descendant Scholarship, the applicant is required to submit:
- A one-page letter of introduction.
- A copy of the membership card or document verifying membership in 10th Mountain Division Descendants Organization, Inc.
- A list and brief description of community service completed.
- A one-page paper on how your community service project(s) reflect the enduring ideals and values of the 10th Mountain Division (Service, Honor, Duty, and Camaraderie).
- Documentation verifying a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
- Applicants awarded a scholarship may be asked to submit a self-photo for publication in the Blizzard quarterly e-publication of the National Association of the 10th Mountain Division and the Foundation and Descendants websites.
Due Date: If submitted by mail, the completed application material must be postmarked on or before April 15th. If submitted by email, the completed application material must be received on or before April 15th.
Mail To: Mr. Val Rios, 6228 N Woodson Ave, Fresno, CA 93711
Email To: vrios913@aol.com
Inquiries welcome: (559) 269-7788
10th Mountain Division Descendants, Inc. 