Scholarships
Academic Merit Scholarships
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Morning Star Rotary Scholarship in memory of Ronald C. Searfoss
ABOUT Ron Searfoss: Ron Searfoss endlessly served his community as a Rotarian, including as Bethlehem Morning Star Rotary Club’s past president and chair of the Salute the Troops concert. He was also a volunteer Santa Claus, a youth sports coach, a Mason, a member of Porsche Club of America’s Riesentöter region, and a Green Bay Packers owner. He worked as a CPA, corporate controller, entrepreneur, non-profit financial manager, and college professor, and served his country in the US National Guard.
CRITERIA: Qualified students for scholarship must exemplify the Rotary principle of “Service Above Self,” by demonstrating exemplary humanitarian service in their school, religious, and/or community activities with an emphasis on personal volunteer efforts and active involvement in helping others.
AMOUNT: One Scholarship of $1,000.00 will be awarded.
Morning Star Rotary Scholarship in memory of Ben Tenaglia
ABOUT Ben Tenaglia: Ben Tenaglia was a proud 3rd generation Rotarian who followed Rotary’s motto “Service Above Self.” He participated in Rotary Club service projects and fundraising and served the Bethlehem community as a school board member, trustee, and treasurer; board member of the BAEF; and treasurer for the Bethlehem Boy Scouts of America. Ben was a proud Navy veteran and a graduate of the US Naval Academy and Villanova University, working in the finance and investment fields.
CRITERIA: Eligibility is limited to qualifying high school seniors who are students at Freedom High School. Students must exemplify the Rotary principle of “Service Above Self,” being defined as “unselfish leadership and performance in academic, athletic, religious and community activities and all other relevant school extracurricular activities.” It's preferred that the student be studying education.
AMOUNT: One Scholarship of $1,000.00 will be awarded.