About Lt. Col. Cecil A. Lynn, Jr.
Lt. Col. Cecil A. Lynn, Jr. served his country as an officer in the Air Force for over 25 years but also spent much of his time giving back to his community as an official, mentor, trainer, and evaluator for the New Mexico Officials Association. He was inducted into the NMAA Sports Officiating Hall of Fame in 2016 for his more than 40 years of officiating high school sports, including football, basketball, softball, baseball, and volleyball. Cecil passed away in November of 2021, but his name lives on through this memorial scholarship.
You can find more infomration about Lt. Col. Lynn, Jr. by visiting the following links:
Los Alamos Daily Post Article
Lynn Scholarship Website
About the Lt. Col. Cecil A. Lynn, Jr. Scholarship
The Lynn Family awards scholarships to student athletes that will excel in school and in life. There is no expectation of college sports participation. The family reviews all applications with a single focus: Does the applicant espouse the values and dedication to their academics, activities, and athletics sufficient to demonstrate that they are prepared to succeed after high school? While the scholarship is open to all participants of NMAA sports and activities, the scholarship has traditionally, but not exclusively, been awarded to student athletes in small communities. Past recipients of the scholarship have included students from: Espanola Valley High School, Artesia High School, Melrose High School, Cobre High School, and Eldorado High School.
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EACH CANDIDATE MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: |
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| • | The following are NMAA sanctioned sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Powerlifting, Soccer, Softball, Spirit, Swimming/Diving, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. |
| • | The following are NMAA sanctioned activities: Athletic Training, Challenge, Bowling, BPA, Chess, Choir, Concert Band, DECA, Drama/One-Act Play, Educators Rising, English Expo, Esports, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, JROTC, Marching Band, Mock Trial, Scholastic Publications, Science Fair, Science Olympiad, SkillsUSA, Speech and Debate, Student Council and TSA. |
| • | Candidate must be a graduating senior who actively participated in at least one of the sports listed above at the varsity level. |
| • | Candidate must have a GPA of at least 3.5. |
| • | Candidate’s high school transcript must be submitted. |
| • | Candidate’s ACT and/or SAT score(s) must be listed on the application (if applicable). |
| • | A recent photograph or clear snapshot of the candidate must be submitted. |
| • | At least two letters of recommendation must be submitted. One must be from the candidate’s coach/sponsor, and one must be from a candidate’s teacher from their junior or senior year of high school. |
| • | Candidates must graduate from high school during the year of application and begin a traditional 4-year college/university the following fall semester. The Lynn Family reserves the right to withdraw a scholarship if the student chooses a nonconforming school. |
| • | Candidates may not enroll in a technical, vocational, or junior college. Enrollment in any of these institutions will render a candidate ineligible to receive the scholarship. |
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TIPS ON COMPLETING THE APPLICATION PACKET |
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| 1. | Read the requirements listed above carefully. |
| 2. | Be sure to fill out the application form completely. |
| 3. | Applications must be submitted by January 15. |
| 4. | Submit all materials together to ensure that all information is received. |
| 5. | Incomplete application packets will not be considered. |
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Application Checklist |
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| • | Application form |
Julie Sanchez
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| • | Two (2) letters of recommendation | |
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