J. Herman and N. Lucile Fles Family Scholarship

Mr. J. Herman and Mrs. N. Lucile Fles were both active and loyal supporters of the Grand Rapids Christian Schools and Calvin College and believed strongly in the value of a Christian education. Mr. Fles was also actively involved in supporting the Michigan Colleges Foundation, an organization of private, liberal arts colleges in Michigan. Mr. Fles spent his entire working career with Associated Truck Lines Inc. in Grand Rapids and was Chairman of the Board when he retired after more than fifty years in business. The family established this scholarship as a tangible expression of their continued love for and dedication to a Christian liberal arts education.

Basic criteria:

• entering junior or senior year
• pursuing a program in business administration
• financial need is considered
• first consideration will be given to students who are graduates of Grand Rapids Christian High School. If there are no qualified candidates, graduates of other Christian high schools in western Michigan will be considered. If there are no qualified candidates from any of the Christian high schools in western Michigan, graduates of other high schools may be considered.

Renewal criteria: Students who wish to be considered for renewal must file a new application each year and will be given equal consideration with other candidates.