Awarded + Closed

The Planet Bluegrass Community in Harmony

Funded by Planet Bluegrass

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
  • Financial need will be considered

Academic Requirements

  • None

Focus Area

  • None

Purpose

The folks at Planet Bluegrass truly believe that gathering fosters community.  Since our community defines us in so many ways, we are excited to award this scholarship to a student who can explore this concept in a meaningful way while recognizing the great communities that surround them. 

Note: To ensure that Lyons Community Foundation-funded awards reach as many deserving applicants as possible, each student may receive only one scholarship administered by the Foundation 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 studying at an accredited institution in the USA for a full-time student (12-credit-hour minimum)
  • Award amounts split between semesters

 

Application Details

  • Short answer questions
  • 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