Lori Henry Scholarship

Lori Henry was a former Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) teacher at Spring Lake Park High School for nearly 30 years and had retired in 2022. )At age 64, she lost her 10-month battle with a rare bile duct liver cancer and passed away July 27, 2024.

Lori’s awards during her teaching tenure included being named Spring Lake Park Schools 2007 Teacher of the Year, 2010 Delta Dental Outstanding Youth Leadership Award, 2020 FCCLA – 75th Anniversary Leadership Hall of Fame, 2021 MN Teacher of the year for the MN Association of Family & Consumer Sciences and the 2021 National Teacher of the Year for the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences. Between herself and her students from 1994 – 2023, Lori and her FCCLA students were awarded over 100 awards, national and state leadership awards and officer positions. This made her one of the top reigning teachers for helping her students achieve their award goals for public speaking and career goals including Human Services, Hospitality and Tourism, Education and Training, and Visual Arts and Design. Lori’s passions including baking and teaching Culinary Arts.

She was a lifelong sports fan for the Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Wild and Timberwolves Basketball, as well as Minnesota Gophers and high school teams. She kept her own personal record of the stats for each player and game. She enjoyed puzzles, games and casting her line for fish at Lake Vermilion. The Lori Henry Memorial Scholarship Fund is dedicated to honoring the remarkable legacy of Lori Henry, a beloved and influential figure in the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) community. Lori’s passion for empowering students and her unwavering commitment to their personal and professional development have inspired countless individuals.

This scholarship fund aims to continue Lori’s mission by providing financial support to students, empowering them to take full advantage of opportunities for professional development, personal growth, and meaningful social connections within the FCCLA community. By supporting the Lori Henry Memorial Scholarship Fund, you are contributing to the future success of students who embody Lori’s spirit of dedication, leadership, and community service. Scholarships will benefit students interested in the becoming a teacher in the Consumer Sciences, Hospitality Industry and the Visual Arts.

The Lori Henry Memorial Scholarships to a Minnesota FCCLA member to support their participation in the National Leadership Conference.

Criteria:

• Academic achievement
• Financial need
• Community Engagement
• School and FCCLA involvement

Requirements:

• All applicants must have a GPA of no less than 3.0.
• Must be an affiliated member of MN FCCLA for a minimum of 2 years
• The recipient must have a chaperone or adhere to rules of one assigned to them.
• The recipient must fulfill all their responsibilities at the conference including attending certain sessions and competing in competitions or a facilitation role with state events.

Applicants will be asked to provide:

• Short essays describing their FCCLA experiences, perseverance, leadership, or how this scholarship would help them
• Resume of FCCLA involvement, awards, as well as other work, education and volunteering efforts
• 2 letters of recommendation, 1 from chapter adviser, 1 from another community leader
• GPA
• Completed online application
• Completed and signed Lori Henry Scholarship Acknowledgement Form

Apply Here

Download the 2025 Lori Henry Memorial Scholarship Acknowledgement to complete, have signed and upload with the application.

By supporting the Lori Henry Memorial Scholarship Fund, you are contributing to the future success of students who embody Lori’s spirit of dedication, leadership, and community service. Scholarships will benefit students interested in the becoming a teacher in the Consumer Sciences, Hospitality Industry and the Visual Arts. Together, we can ensure that her legacy lives on by empowering the next generation of leaders to achieve their fullest potential.

To contribute to the Lori Henry Memorial Scholarship Fund, you can complete the online form below or send a check written out to “Minnesota FCCLA” with “scholarship fund” written in the memo and send it to:

Minnesota FCCLA PO Box 131386 Roseville, MN 55113

Online payment option: https://mnfccla.org/lori-henry-memorial-scholarship-fund/