Lyons Community Foundation 2-Year Mission Scholarship
Funded by Lyons Community Foundation
Eligibility
Eligibility
- 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 Homeschooled
- Plans to attend a two-year accredited college or trade school OR a four-year college with a focused 2-year degree program
- Financial need will be considered
Academic Requirements
- None
Focus Area
- None
Purpose
The Lyons Community Foundation began offering scholarships to Lyons area graduating seniors in 2009 and since has grown the amounts awarded. This scholarship is for students who embody the Lyons Community Foundation mission of improving the quality of life, building a culture of giving and encouraging positive change for the greater Lyons area by supporting their higher education goals. Due to the competitive nature of these Lyons Community Foundation administered scholarships, students are encouraged to apply for every Lyons Community Foundation scholarship for which they believe they are eligible.
Note: In an effort to distribute Lyons Community Foundation funded awards to the largest number of deserving applicants, a student will only be awarded one Lyons Community Foundation administered scholarship in 2027.
Use of Funds
Scholarships may be used for tuition, fees, required books and supplies, room and board and other direct educational expenses related to study at an accredited 2-year college or trade school or 4-year college with a focused 2-year program in the USA for a full-time student (12-credit-hour minimum). Award amounts split between semesters.
Application Details
- Essay
- Two letters of recommendation
- High school teacher, counselor, principal or coach
- Community member (i.e. neighbor, mentor, employer, etc.)
- Transcript
- Federal Student Aid Report including SAI
- Resume
- Short 2–3-minute video answering the prompt