The In Memoriam Juan C. Roach Scholarship

Award Amount: $1,000

Criteria:

The applicant must:

  • Be graduating from an accredited high school
  • Plan to attend an accredited college/university
  • Participated in athletics during high school
  • Provide a letter of recommendation from a school staff member on official school letterhead

Essay Requirement:

The application must be submitted with a minimum 500-spaced essay (typed and double-spaced) addressing the following:   Why do you deserve this scholarship? Include your athletic participation and accomplishments

Background:

Juan C. Roach died too soon on November 19, 2023. Juan was a devoted father, son, uncle, brother, and grandfather who loved life. He was talkative from an early age and proved to be adventurous until his demise. He was athletic and was recognized as a very hard-working employee at UPS (United Parcel Service of America, Inc.).  Most memorably, Juan’s personality lit up the room. He had the gift of gab and an infectious laugh that made everyone smile and want to be a part of his conversation.  This scholarship was created by his family to keep his memory alive.