Lymbery Certification Scholarship
This application is open year-round and submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Gordon Lymbery, PhD was born in Reno in 1949. After receiving degrees from the University of Nevada, Reno (Bachelor of Science, Agriculture) and the University of Wyoming (Master of Science, Range Management), he became the first doctoral candidate in Range Science at New Mexico State University, Las Cruces and ultimately was the first person to earn his Doctor of Philosophy in Range Science at the school before returning to Nevada.
He settled in Spring Creek, Nevada where he opened and operated a Range and Ranch Management consulting business. Gordon was always unassuming and dealt with others in an honorable and fair manner. All people were his friends unless they proved otherwise and he enjoyed encouraging others in whatever endeavor they wanted to pursue. Through hard work and determination, Gordon was able to achieve his goals and he believed that with a little encouragement others could also set and reach their own goals in order to live a better life. Established in memory of Gordon, this scholarship fund is dedicated to that philosophy.
This scholarship application is for candidates who are seeking a certification only. Please note, there is a separate Lymbery Scholarship cycle for degree-seeking students, open from January 15th - March 15th each year.
Candidates for the Gordon Lymbery, PhD Memorial Scholarship must be Nevada residents, have graduated from a Northern Nevada high school or have earned a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) in Nevada, and must be seeking a certificate at an eligible institution, trade school, or certification program in Nevada. Applicants may be graduating high school seniors, college freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior, or graduate students, or a non-traditional student seeking a certification. Eligible applicants will need to describe why this certification is needed and/or how it will improve their career/life.
Along with this application, you'll be required to attach:
- Letter of recommendation from a current employer or other professional mentor, or if in high school, a teacher or counselor.
- Letter of acceptance from the chosen institution, trade school, or certification program.
- Essay explaining why you chose to pursue this certification, what your goals are, and how this will improve your career and life.
Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee a scholarship award will be granted.
This application is open year-round and submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
