Lynn Housing Authority (LHAND) Scholarship
FOR SENIORS
The Governing Committee is pleased to announce the 28th Annual Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development (LHAND) scholarship program. To qualify you must be a Lynn resident. In addition, you must be enrolled in a two or four-year degree program or an alternative career pathway. Please be advised that Charles Gaeta, Executive Director, has the discretion to give a special award to a participant that may not have been chosen by the Scholarship Selection Committee. Scholarship awards will be considered in each of the following categories:
- A high school senior who is a Lynn resident.
- A high school senior who is a past or present participant of any Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development housing program or any family member thereof.
- A high school senior who is a Lynn resident accepted into the education field. This category is in honor of former Chairperson of LHAND Board of Commissioners, Patricia Barton. Anyone that applies for this category must submit a letter of recommendation from his or her High School Guidance Counselor or a teacher at the school stating they are going into the educational field.
- A high school senior who is a Lynn resident wishing to go into the field of business. This category is in memory of Laurie Walsh, former Chairperson of LHAND Board of Commissioners and co-owner of John’s Oil. Anyone that applies for this category must submit a letter of recommendation from his or her High School Guidance Counselor or a teacher at the school stating they are going into the business field.
To be eligible, completed applications and all supplemental information must be received by Friday, April 24, 2026.
*Applications will be accepted by mail or online. Please include your official transcript or latest report card with your application.
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To visit the website, click LHAND.
