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Lyons Community Foundation 2022 College Scholarships Available

12/17/2021

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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. Nelson Mandela


The Lyons Community Foundation (LCF) is pleased to announce six college scholarships now available to graduating high school students from the greater Lyons area.  Applications are available online at https://www.lyonscf.org/how-to-apply-for-a-scholarship.html or from the Lyons Naviance Scholarship site. Below is a brief description of each scholarship; please refer to LCF Scholarship List for complete information about eligibility and submission requirements. 

2022 Lyons Community Foundation Mission Scholarship. One $2000 scholarship offered by the Lyons Community Foundation, will recognize any graduating senior from Lyons Senior High School, a graduating senior living in the greater Lyons area (80540 zip code) attending a different high school, or home schooled student from the greater Lyons area (80540 zip code) who embodies the LCF's mission of improving the quality of life, building a culture of giving, and encourage positive change for the greater Lyons area.

2021 Lyons Community Foundation 2-Year Study Scholarship. One $2000 scholarship offered by the Lyons Community Foundation, will recognize any graduating senior from Lyons Senior High School, a graduating senior living in the greater Lyons area (80540 zip code) attending a different high school, or home schooled student from the greater Lyons area (80540 zip code) who plans to attend a two-year program at college / university,  trade school or other technical / vocational training. The scholarship will recognize a student who embodies the LCF’s mission of improving the quality of life, building a culture of giving, and encourage positive change for the greater Lyons area.
 

Uncle Louis “Bud” Winkler Memorial Scholarship.  Honoring the memory of businessman Louis Winkler, one $1000 scholarship is available to  any graduating senior from Lyons Senior High School, a graduating senior living in the greater Lyons area (80540 zip code) attending a different high school, or home schooled student from the greater Lyons area (80540 zip code) who has at least a 3.0 GPA and plans on majoring in business or finance.

Janet Orback Memorial Scholarship.  Established in 2018, this $500 scholarship honors the memory of lifelong Lyons resident Janet Orback, who along with her husband Dave, tirelessly helped to provide support and friendship to her neighbors whose homes and lives were destroyed in the 2013 floods, as well as being stewards of the Lyons Cemetery for over 15 years. Recipients of the Janet Orback Memorial Scholarship must be a graduating senior from Lyons Senior High School with a minimum 2.5 GPA, and be active participants in the community, and show a commitment to caring for the environment. Lyons area homeschooled students who participate in Lyons Senior High School through sports and/or academics are also eligible. 

Gerald Boland Memorial Scholarships. Honoring the memory of Gerald Boland, a 54 year resident of Lyons who taught in Lyons Schools for 31 years.  He was a coach, Boy Scout Leader, and mentor who had a passion for learning and the outdoors. One $1000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior who shares these passions. Eligible students must attend Lyons Senior High School and have at least a 3.0 GPA.

Lyons Community Foundation Scholarships in Memory of Steve Ralston. Created in 2009 to honor the memory of Lyons resident, businessman, and community supporter Steve Ralston. One $1000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior who best express their passion for learning and sharing one’s interests, skills and joyful life experiences with their community. Eligible students include any graduating senior from Lyons Senior High School, a graduating senior living in the greater Lyons area (80540 zip code) attending a different high school, or home schooled student from the greater Lyons area (80540 zip code).

All applications must be received by March 11, 2022 at 3:00pm. Applications may be returned to the counseling office of Lyons Senior High School or mailed to the Lyons Community Foundation, PO Box 546, Lyons Co, 80540. The scholarships may be used at any accredited post-secondary education program in the country or as otherwise noted for each scholarship. Students must be accepted to or have acceptance pending at their prospective school(s) when they submit their applications.

If you have any questions about the scholarships, inquiries can be directed by email to scholarship@lyonscf.org. All applications are reviewed and kept confidential by a committee consisting of Lyons area community members.
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