Scholarship Application
The Groton Dunstable Youth Lacrosse Scholarship Fund is an endowment initially established and funded in 2022, by the Groton Dunstable Youth Lacrosse (GDY LAX). GDY LAX is committed to this endowment, and provides a committee to oversee the fund, its operations, and its scholarship award(s). GDY LAX is a non-profit, 501c3 organization. The GDY LAX program attempts to foster the ideals of growth, sportsmanship, and competition.
The scholarship(s) will be awarded annually to one, or more, High School Seniors who have previously played with GDY LAX during a minimum of one Spring season, and as a high school student has volunteered and given back to the GDY LAX program. The award provides an opportunity for the recipient(s) to pay for a portion of their college expenses during their first year. Participation in College athletics is not required.
Successful candidates will have achieved distinction in areas such as community service, extracurricular activities, leadership, and academics. Award recipients select their own institutions and field of study. Award recipients will use the scholarship, as they deem necessary. The award is a form of recognition for their outstanding achievements during their High School years.
Interested applicants may apply by May 1st of their Senior year in High School. An application must contain:
- an application - (online)
- an official copy of the applicant’s High School transcript
- one letter of recommendation (using attached format) from references
- one letter of recommendation (using attached format) from the applicant’s High School Principal or Athletic Director
- a copy of the lacrosse volunteer hours log
- a typed essay accompanied with a recent photograph.
The topic of the essay is “Identify a significant experience, achievement, or risk in your life and describe how it has affected you”.
Completed forms should be uploaded through the application process online must be received by GDY LAX no later than May 1 of the applicant’s graduation year. The GDY LAX Scholarship Fund Committee will notify applicants of their decision by May 30th.