Gerard Thomas Lynch Fund Grant

Gerard Thomas Lynch Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Summary

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.

Overview

About the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Founded in 1925, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is the community foundation for Greater Hartford - the City of Hartford and 28 surrounding towns. 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. Gerard Thomas Lynch Fund New England Asset Management, Inc. created the Gerard Thomas Lynch Fund to honor its late founder, Jerry Lynch.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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 Will attend a four-year college/university full time 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 Has demonstrated financial need