Gerard Thomas Lynch Fund Grant

The Gerard Thomas Lynch Fund, established by New England Asset Management, Inc., honors founder Jerry Lynch. As part of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, this scholarship program supports local students from Hartford and its surrounding areas. Since 1945, nearly $30 million has been awarded to help students pursue higher education. Eligibility criteria include participation in Boys and Girls Clubs, maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and demonstrating financial need.

About the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Over the years, individuals and families have donated money to the Foundation, creating an endowment. From the endowment, the Foundation makes grants to a broad range of nonprofit organizations in the region.
There are more than 160 funds at the Foundation devoted specifically to scholarships.
About the Scholarship Program
Since 1945, The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarship Program has awarded nearly $30 million to students attending colleges in Connecticut and across the country.
The Hartford Foundation Scholarship Program helps award hundreds of scholarships each year to local students seeking post-secondary higher education.
New England Asset Management, Inc. created the Gerard Thomas Lynch Fund to honor its late founder, Jerry Lynch.

Eligibility

Selection CriteriaCurrent or past participant in full-service Boys and Girls Clubs of Hartford locations and/or school-based sites
Lives in or attends school within the 29-town Hartford region
Maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher in high school
Involved in after-school activities, including paid, volunteer, or community work, and other extracurricular activities