Lyn Schneider Memorial Scholarship
The Lyn Schneider Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the life, artistry, and generous spirit of Lyn Schneider—a gifted photographer, devoted educator, and joyful force of nature whose passion for creativity, connection, and kindness touched everyone she knew. Lyn had an extraordinary ability to find beauty in the everyday. Her photographs captured candid moments—images that told honest stories of love, presence, and human connection. Her work reflected who she was at her core: warm, vibrant, and full of life.
As an educator, Lyn had a rare ability to make every child feel seen, valued, and capable of achieving anything. Her classroom was a place of encouragement, creativity, and confidence. Music, like photography, was a constant rhythm in Lyn’s life—fueling her joy, friendships, and unforgettable moments. This scholarship seeks to support students who share Lyn’s love for creative expression through photography and/or music, and who demonstrate a desire to use their art to tell stories, build connection, and bring light into the world.
Preference will be given to applicants who embody Lyn’s spirit—curious, compassionate, joyful, and generous—and who believe creativity has the power to make people feel seen.
Through this scholarship, Lyn’s legacy lives on in every image captured, every note played, and every story told with heart.
Any high school senior in New Jersey may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have at least a 3.0 GPA and if they’re pursuing photography or music, but preference will be given to applicants from Watchung Hills Regional High School. Successful applicants will be those who embody Lyn’s curious, compassionate, joyful, and generous spirit and those who believe creativity has the power to make people feel seen.
To apply, tell us how music or photography has been a passion for you, how it has shaped your perspective, and how you hope to grow as an artist.
Tell us how music or photography has been a passion for you, describing how it has shaped your perspective, and how you hope to grow as an artist.
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The application deadline is May 17, 2026. Winners will be announced on Jun 18, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jun 18, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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