Conor Lynch Memorial Scholarship Application

The National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS), in partnership with the Conor Lynch Foundation, is pleased to announce the return of the Conor Lynch Memorial Scholarship.

In memory of Conor Lynch on the day he would have turned 21, the Conor Lynch Memorial Scholarship ($1500) was created on August 19, 2015 to support youth (ages 16-21) who have made a demonstrated positive impact on their community through service, mentorship and activism. Two winners were selected in 2016 and both won awards of $1500.

The Conor Lynch Memorial Scholarship is returning this year, with a focus on youth who have made a positive impact on their communities by encouraging road users to be more attentive, whether they are driving, riding in the car as a passenger, or using the road as a pedestrian or bicyclist. Two winners will be selected, and each will win a $1500 cash scholarship that can be used to support their academics and/or professional growth.

Applications are due by 11:59pm EST on February 23, 2017. Applicants must be between the ages of 16-21 on Jan 1, 2017. To apply, complete and submit the form below.

The Story
On October 19, 2010, while training with his high school cross-country team, Conor Lynch was killed by a distracted, unlicensed, hit-and-run driver. He was 16 years old. The woman who killed Conor was 18 years old.

NOYS has long focused on empowering youth to positively influence their peers about one of the biggest safety issues affecting their demographic: car crashes. NOYS is honored to partner with the Conor Lynch Foundation in awarding this scholarship. To apply, complete and submit the form below.

All applications must be submitted by 11:59pm EST on February 23, 2017. Applications will be reviewed by a committee, with the winner selected by the Conor Lynch Foundation. Applicants must be between the ages of 16-21 on Jan 1, 2017. Questions may be directed to info [at] NOYS.org.

The scholarship winner will be publicly announced at the 2017 Lifesavers National Conference on Highway Safety Priorities in Charlotte, North Carolina on March 26-28, 2017 (exact time of announcement TBD). The winner will also be announced online at NOYS.org and inhonorofconor.org. Learn more about the Conor Lynch Foundation.

2017 Conor Lynch Memorial Scholarship Application

Name*
First Last
Phone*
Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Date of Birth*

IMPORTANT: Applicants must be between the ages of 16-21 on Jan 1, 2017.
Gender*
Youth Participating Organization Affiliation (if affiliated with more than one YPO, hold down Command or Control while making your selection)
How long have you been a member of the organization(s) listed above and what has your engagement with the organization looked like? (If affiliated with multiple organizations, list info for each.)
School Level in Fall 2016*
School Name
School Website
School Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
I certify that I am 18 years of age or older**
*Applicants age 16 or 17 must include the name, contact information, and authorization of a parent or guardian.
Name of Parent/Legal Guardian*
First Last
Parent/Legal Guardian's Phone Number*
Parent/Legal Guardian's Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Parent/Legal Guardian's Address (if different from applicant)
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Essay Question: How have you positively impacted your community through service, mentorship, and/or activism?*
Essay is limited to 4,000 characters, or approximately 1,000 words. Specific examples and stories are powerful and will enrich your essay!
Essay Question: Tell us about your activities to promote attentive use of the road.*
Essay is limited to 4,000 characters, or approximately 1,000 words. Specific examples and stories are powerful and will enrich your essay!
File Upload (optional):
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf.
We are especially interested in creative ways you have shared this message. If you have created print or digital pieces to support attentive road use, please upload your best example here. You may also upload the link to a video using the space below. Please note that we only accept jpg, gif, png, and pdf uploads and do not accept files larger than 50MB.
Video or web link (optional):
If you have created a video or website to share this message, we would love to see it! Please make sure the video or website is publicly accessible.
High School or College Transcript (Official or Unofficial)*
Accepted file types: pdf.
Please upload an official or unofficial high school or college transcript. All transcripts must be uploaded as a PDF.
Letter of Recommendation*
Accepted file types: pdf.
Upload a letter of recommendation from a teacher, professor, boss, or other leader in your life who knows you well and can talk about the impact of your activities. Your letter of recommendation must be uploaded as a PDF.
Reference*
First Last
Include the name, phone number, email, and affiliation of one reference. The person who wrote your letter of recommendation may also serve as your reference.
Reference Phone Number*
Reference Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Reference affiliation to applicant*
Ex. teacher, advisor, youth group leader

October 19, 2016 at 5:25 am

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