Lynden Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Lynden Memorial Scholarship Program is a private foundation dedicated to providing scholarships primarily for students pursuing higher education. Its mission centers on supporting youth development through educational opportunities, particularly for children and grandchildren of employees from Lynden Incorporated. The foundation funds scholarships for various universities and colleges, reflecting a strong commitment to enhancing access to education. While it serves a diverse range of institutions, the majority of its support is directed towards students in Washington and Alaska.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A high-school senior or full-time college/graduate student who is a child, stepchild, or grandchild of a qualifying Lynden Incorporated employee seeking a scholarship.
Good Fit
- • Applicant is a dependent (child/stepchild/grandchild) of a full-time or qualifying seasonal employee of Lynden Incorporated.
- • Applicant plans to enroll full-time at a trade school, community college, four‑year college, or graduate program.
- • Applicant can complete the preprinted Lynden Memorial Scholarship application and provide transcripts by the stated deadline.
- • Applicant is located in or connected to the foundation's primary state (Washington) or one of the other states previously funded.
Geography
Grants are distributed across multiple states (four distinct states in the latest year, with occasional Canadian recipients) but are concentrated in the foundation's home state where roughly 60% of dollars went.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funds many distinct individual scholarship recipients each year (15–18 recipients), but the portfolio is mission‑narrow—almost exclusively scholarships—so institutional/mission variety is limited.
New Applicants
Observed behavior shows regular turnover with new recipients each year (eight new in the latest year), and a clear application route exists via Scholarship Management Services and a preprinted form; however access is limited by explicit eligibility tied to Lynden employee family status.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
