Lynch Family Legacy Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by John Lynch Foundation
Established in 1998 by John and Linda Lynch, the Lynch Family Legacy Scholarships exist to help student-athletes afford college. The family awards funds to graduating high school athletes in the Tampa Bay and Denver areas to use toward tuition at the college of their choice.
Who should apply
- High school seniors who are varsity student-athletes in the eligible regions (see region details below).
- Students who can demonstrate academic achievement, athletic contribution, and community involvement.
What the selectors look for
- Strong academic performance
- Athletic accomplishments and commitment to sport
- Community service and leadership
- Financial need (considered, not the sole factor)
- An essay and three letters of recommendation
- Other intangible qualities — maturity, character, persistence
Application requirements
- Personal essay (topic provided on the application)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Transcript and documentation of athletic participation
- Any materials that demonstrate community involvement or leadership
- Submission by the deadline (see below)
Scholarship awards and regions
- Tampa Bay: Four scholarships of $2,500 each for high school senior varsity student-athletes from Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.
- Denver/Colorado: Four scholarships of $24,000 each for high school senior varsity student-athletes from Denver and the greater Colorado area.
Important deadline
- Application closes April 1, 2025 at midnight EST.
Impact so far
- Since 1998, the Lynch Family Legacy Scholarships have awarded $1.69 million to student-athletes.
If you’re a senior athlete thinking about applying, focus your essay on a meaningful experience that shows character and leadership, arrange your recommenders early, and make sure all materials are submitted before the April 1 deadline. Good luck — these awards are designed to recognize more than stats on a scoreboard.
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