The Lyons Community Foundation offers seven types of scholarships ranging between $500 and $2,000 for graduating high school students from the greater Lyons area. In May 2023, the LCF awarded $35,000 in scholarships to seven Lyons area graduating seniors. Offering scholarships to Lyons area graduating seniors began in 2009 with a single $500 scholarship. To date, $107,000 in scholarship funds have been awarded to nearly 80 college bound students.
Lyons Community Foundation Mission Scholarship. Four to six scholarships of up to $2,500 each offered by the Lyons Community Foundation, will recognize graduating seniors from Lyons Senior High School, graduating seniors living in the greater Lyons area (80540 zip code) attending a different high school, or home schooled students from the greater Lyons area who embody LCF's mission of improving the quality of life, building a culture of giving, and encouraging positive change for the greater Lyons area.
Lyons Community Foundation 2-Year Study Scholarship. Two $2,000 scholarships offered by the Lyons Community Foundation are open to graduating seniors from Lyons Senior High School, graduating seniors living in the greater Lyons area (80540 zip code) attending a different high school, or home schooled students from the greater Lyons area who plan to attend a two-year program at college / university, trade school or other technical / vocational training. The two scholarships will be awarded to students who embody the LCF mission of improving the quality of life, building a culture of giving, and encouraging positive change for the greater Lyons area.
Uncle Louis “Bud” Winkler Memorial Scholarship. Honoring the memory of businessman Louis Winkler, one $2,000 scholarship (including a $1,000 LCF match) 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.
Zoe Chase Memorial Scholarship. New for the 2024 school year, this $2,000-$2,500 scholarship honors the memory of lifelong Lyons resident Zoe Claire Chase. The recipient of this scholarship must be a graduating senior from Lyons Senior High School, with an interest in helping people and a passion for education.
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 $2,000 scholarship (including a $1,000 match from LCF) 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.
LCF's Community in Harmony Scholarship, Sponsored by Planet Bluegrass. Created this year, this $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to a local student (homeschool students are welcome to apply) attending either a 4-year-college or a trade school next Fall.
Cemex Environmental Stewardship Scholarship. Created in 2023, the $2,000 scholarship (including a $1,000 match from LCF) will be awarded to a Lyons Senior High School graduating senior who best stewards natural resources in the community and beyond. The candidate may pursue studies in natural resources, engineering, wildlife biology or geology.Senior High School senior with a planned field of study in natural resources, engineering, wildlife biology or geology. Minimum 3.5 GPA required.
Lyons Garden Club Scholarship. Created in 2023, the $3,000 scholarship (including a $1,500 match from LCF) will be awarded to a student interested in pursuing a career in horticulture or a related field. 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).
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