Boyd Lyon Scholarship
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Expected ~January
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: January
From the program guidelines: “Deadline: Completed application materials must be received by January 15 (annually)”
Overview
Focus: Sea turtle conservation and research
Background:
Created in memory of Boyd N. Lyon, a respected sea turtle researcher known for his innovative hand-capture method for tagging and studying turtles without nets. This method ensured the capture of rarely studied male sea turtles. The fund was established by Boyd's family and loved ones in partnership with The Ocean Foundation to continue his conservation legacy.
Award Purpose:
Provides annual scholarships to marine biology students whose research is focused on sea turtles. The fund supports projects that enhance understanding of:
- Sea turtle behavior
- Habitat needs
- Abundance
- Spatial and temporal distribution
- Research diving safety
- Other sea turtle-related topics
Funding History:
Since 2008, the fund has raised over $50,000 and has provided grants to eight students (as of 2015), with more awarded annually.
Geographic Scope: Global
How to Apply
How to Apply
- Download Application Materials: Download the Boyd Lyon Sea Turtle Fund scholarship application from The Ocean Foundation website
- Complete Application: Fill out all required application materials
- Submit: Send completed application materials to The Ocean Foundation
- Deadline: Completed application materials must be received by January 15 (annually)
Additional Resources
Learn more about the Boyd Lyon Sea Turtle Fund on The Ocean Foundation website
What The Ocean Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 24
- Total given
- $867K
- Median grant
- $20K
- Range
- $7,500–$128K
- By dollars: California 22%, District of Columbia 15%, Florida 10%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; Redwood City, CA; West Palm Beach, FL.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 63% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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The Leland Stanford Junior University · Redwood City, CA
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LSU Foundation · Baton Rouge, LA
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$50K
National Marine Sanctuary Fdn · Silver Spring, MD
Coastal Remediation
$42K
Ecolibrium Inc · Boulder, CO
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$31K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Marine
- Science research
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