John Lynch Foundation

Denver Scholarship Applications Now Available

2/11/2010 5:27:00 PM

In 1998 John and Linda Lynch established the Lynch Family Legacy Scholarships to benefit student-athletes. Through the scholarship ...

Lynch Family Legacy Scholarships

In 1998 John and Linda Lynch established the Lynch Family Legacy Scholarships to benefit student-athletes. Through the scholarship program, the Lynch family provides financial assistance for high school senior student-athletes in the Tampa Bay and Denver areas to apply towards tuition at the college of their choice.

Scholarship applicants are chosen based on their academic performance, athletic accomplishments and community involvement. They also must submit an essay and 3 letters of recommendation. Financial need is also considered.

To date, $271,000 has been awarded to high school seniors through these scholarships.

DENVER SCHOLARSHIPS -

To apply in the Denver area - Download and complete the application below. Applications are due Friday, March 26th and are accepted via email (maggie@johnlynchfoundation.org - please put 'Scholarship Application' in the subject line), fax (813.431.4441), or mail (PO Box 172247 Tampa, FL 33672).

Lynch Legacy Scholarship Application 2010- Word Document

Lynch Legacy Scholarship Application 2010- PDF Document

Exceptional Star of the Year Award, Presented by the Anna and John J. Sie Foundation

DENVER AREA -

Through a partnership with the Anna and John J. Sie Foundation, the JLF presents 2 awards worth $5,000 each to student-athletes who are physical and / or developmentally challenged. Please download the application below.

Exceptional SOY App 2010 - Word Document

Coach of the Month

The Coach of the Month recognizes youth coaches who make a profound impact in the lives of their athletes and are chosen based on:

• Coaching accomplishments

• Inspirational and motivational attributes

Youth coaches (18 and under) can be nominated by parents or athletes. Awards are presented October – April and nominations can be filled out each month by clicking on the link below. In May a Coach of the Year will be selected out of all of the monthly winners. The Coach of the Year award winner will be announced at the Salute the Stars awards luncheon.

Coaches of the Month will Receive

• $100 Sports Authority gift card

• Autographed John Lynch football

• Personalized jersey of their choice from Sports Authority

• Recognition on JLF website

• Recognition at Star of the Month program at Dove Valley

• Sports Authority Coach’s Kits and coupons

• Invitation to Salute the Starts event – May 2012

The Coach of the Year Will Receive

• $500 Sports Authority gift card

• $1,000 donation back to the coaches organization

• Recognition on JLF website

• Recognition at the Salute the Starts event – May 2012

The monthly deadlines are as follows:

Nominations for	are due on:
October	October 3rd
November	October 24th
December	December 5th
January	January 2nd
February	February 6th
March	February 27th
April	March 19th

Nominate a Coach