Lynbrook Senior High School

Each year, many clubs, community organizations, alumni, and local businesses generously sponsor awards and scholarships for our graduating seniors. These awards are presented at our annual Senior Awards Night in May.

In order for a senior to be considered for any award or scholarship, a completed scholarship application, personal statement, and resume must be on file in Guidance. The scholarship application was mailed home and emailed to both students and parents on January 5, 2026. A copy may be printed by selecting the link in the column left of this page.

The deadline to submit the required documents to Mrs. Toscano in Guidance is Friday, February 13, 2026.

Please note:

All scholarship recipients are selected by the benefactors themselves or by our Scholarship Committee based on specific criteria set by our benefactors.

• Completion of the scholarship application does not guarantee a senior will receive an award or scholarship on this night.
   

ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS:

In addition to the LHS scholarship application, the following scholarships (all presented at our ceremony in May) have specific requirements and require additional documents. See below to learn how to apply for these scholarships:

Andrew McMorris Memorial Scholarship 2026 

The student candidate for this award should be able to demonstrate qualities of kindness, care, selflessness, and a concern for others including a commitment to the community, their education, and a strong desire to experience an impactful life. The recipient is selected by the McMorris family. The application process is completely online. Students MUST apply through the scholarship link on the Andrew McMorris Foundation website:  andrewmcmorrisfoundation.org.

A copy of the application information is below under the “Important Applications” tab. 

The deadline to apply is March 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM. No exceptions will be made.

Bern Seiderman Memorial Scholarship AWAITING INFORMATION FOR 2026

Awarded to a senior actively involved in the arts and/or music. The recipient is selected by the Seiderman family. Details to apply are in the link above. The required essay and resume are due in Guidance by Friday, March 14, 2025.

Dr. John Beyrer Scholarship 2026

The Dr. John Beyrer Scholarship was established by his family to honor his contributions to Lynbrook Schools. To be considered for the Dr. John Beyrer Scholarship, submit an essay (approximately 250 words) addressing either of the following prompts:

(1) “What does Lynbrook mean to you?” OR “Describe a time when you faced adversity in your studies.”

The recipient is selected by the Beyrer family. A copy of the scholarship information is below under the “Important Applications” tab. 

The deadline to submit your essay to Mrs. Toscano in Guidance is Friday, March 13, 2026.

The Lynbrook Council of PTAs "Fly With the Owls" Scholarship 2026

The Lynbrook Council of PTAs is offering two $1,000 "Fly With the Owls" Scholarships to graduating seniors who are current members of the High School PTA. A specific application and essay is required.  Copies are also available in Guidance. See Mrs. Toscano. The recipients are selected by the Lynbrook Council of PTAs. A copy of the application is below under the “Important Applications” tab. 

The deadline to submit your application and essay to Mrs. Toscano in Guidance is Friday, March 20, 2026.

The Maddalena Coletta Memorial Scholarship 2026

The Maddalena Colletta Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a senior with a love of the Italian language and Italian culture. An essay written in Italian is required. Details to apply are in the link above. The recipient is selected by the Coletta family. A copy of the scholarship details is below under the “Important Applications” tab.

The deadline to submit your essay to Mrs. Toscano in Guidance is Friday, March 13, 2026.

Thomas F. Roberts Memorial Scholarship 2026

To honor the life of Thomas F. Roberts, his family is awarding a minimum $1,500 scholarship to a graduating, college/trade school-bound senior who has consistently demonstrated/exemplified Thomas F. Roberts’ most notable qualities: a well-rounded student-athlete, a strong work ethic, a fighting spirit, a commitment to the greater good, and a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the family of Thomas F. Roberts.

To apply for the Thomas F. Roberts Memorial Scholarship  you must submit a brief essay that speaks about how you persevered through a hardship/challenge along with reasons for financial need. Include a copy of your resume. A letter of recommendation, which is also required, will be included by your guidance counselor. A copy of the scholarship details is below under the “Important Applications” tab.

The deadline to submit your essay and resume to Mrs. Toscano in Guidance is Friday, March 13, 2026.

The United for Change Memorial Scholarship 2026

 The Say Their Names Association awards a scholarship to need-based graduating Black or African American college-bound seniors who are in good academic standing, who possess a strong sense of social responsibility, and are empathetic, passionate, and sensitive to the needs of others. The recipient is selected by the United for Change Association.

NOTE: In addition to a specific essay, two letters of recommendation are required. Each letter submitted must be specific for this award and not a general college letter of recommendation. It should answer the question, “How does this applicant meet the criteria of the United for Change Memorial Scholarship?” among other pertinent information provided by the person writing the recommendation. 

A copy of the application is below under the “Important Applications” tab.  

The deadline to submit your application and other documents to Mrs. Toscano in Guidance is Monday, April 13, 2026.