February 20, 2026 |News, Non-profits, Scholarships, Youth

2026 Lique Human Services Scholarship From GLSS Accepting Applications

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From Greater Lynn Senior Services: High school students residing in Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus, & Swampscott are eligible to apply for the 2026 Lique Human Services Scholarship from Greater Lynn Senior Services (GLSS). Applications due by end of day Friday, April 3rd, 2026.

Vince Lique was made the Executive Director of GLSS in the fall of 1982, at a time when the agency only had 20 staff and an annual budget of less than $2million. Through his determination to meet the needs of those in the greatest need and demand that all people be treated with dignity and respect, Lique helped GLSS grow to over 200+ staff and a budget of over $50million today. Vince Lique passed away in 2006 but has been remembered for years thanks to his tireless advocacy for senior citizens, those with disabilities, and anyone else that needed assistance. Vince “taught us compassion first, bend the rules if you must, but make sure when a person in need reaches out, that [we reach] back with a warm and gentle hand,” a colleague remembers.

To that end, the Lique Human Services Scholarship was created. A total of $10,000 will be awarded to up to five students who have an interest in or are considering a career in human services and who have made an impact in their community through service.

Eligible students must:

• Reside in our 5-town service area of Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus, and Swampscott and be a senior in a high school located within that same area.
• Applicant must intend to explore an interest in a field of human services, for example: Social work, healthcare, counseling, or advocacy.
• Applicant must have a GPA of no less than 2.5
• Applicant must complete all required documentation and submit a formal application online or through the mail.

Items needed:

• Completed Lique Scholarship General Information Form available on this page.
  • Please note: general school scholarship applications will NOT be accepted in place of the required form.
• Current academic transcript which includes Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) emailed from your guidance office or administrative office to: scholarships@glss.net
• Completion of the Lique Scholarship Essay Portion Word Document available on this page and emailed to scholarships@glss.net.
• Applicant must submit two Letters of Reference. At least one of the letters should be from a faculty member at the school. Both letters should specifically address the student’s involvement in community service and/or interest in human services.

General information questions:

There are some general questions and three short questions on this form.

• COMMUNITY SERVICE: Please list your community service activities and describe one that was especially meaningful to you.
• FIELD OF HUMAN/COMMUNITY SERVICE: How will you continue your commitment to community service in your education, your career, and in your life?
• NEED: Please describe how this scholarship will assist you and your family in financing your education. Are there any particular challenges that your family faces?

Essay portion:

When Vince Lique said, “compassion first, bend the rules if you must, but make sure when a person in need reaches out, that [we reach] back with a warm and gentle hand,” what did he mean and how would you do that? How might pursuing your interests continue Vince Lique’s legacy of community service?

Applications and supporting documents are due by April 3^rd

Applications available at school guidance offices and online with the link below

Questions? Call 781-780-8619 or e-mail Scholarships@glss.net