Flynn - Captain Dan and Barney Flynn Scholarship Grant

Flynn - Captain Dan and Barney Flynn Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Coastal Bend Community Foundation
Amount: US $100 - US $16,000
Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Summary

The Flynn - Captain Dan and Barney Flynn Scholarship honors the legacy of Capt. Dan Flynn, a dedicated lawyer and military judge, and his son, Barney, who tragically lost their lives in 1991. This scholarship is awarded based on merit and financial need to graduating seniors or current college students from Nueces County who are involved in ROTC programs. Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 and attend designated Coastal Bend institutions.

Overview

Purpose: Capt. Flynn, a native of South Dakota, was a respected and loved lawyer in Corpus Christi. He served in the judicial corps of the U.S. Navy for 32 years, the last four as a military judge in Corpus Christi, retiring with the rank of captain. He subsequently served as an assistant district attorney and as a municipal judge. After several years in private practice with Robert Blackmon, he again served as assistant district attorney. After his retirement, he was an active volunteer. Barney Flynn was a freshman at Richard King High School in Corpus Christi. He attained the rank of Black Belt in Tae Kwan Do and played clarinet in the King High School Marching Band. Capt. Flynn and his son, Barney, were killed in a tragic automobile accident on June 11, 1991. Selection is based on merit and financial need.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a graduating senior at a Nueces County high school or be a current college student;Participated in NROTC in high school and/or participate in ROTC in college;Attend one of the following Coastal Bend institutions: Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University- Kingsville, Del Mar Community College, University of the Incarnate Word, or Coastal Bend College;Attend school full time (12 semester hours or more), and;Maintain a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.