The Michael C Rothberg
September 11th Memorial Scholarship
The 2022 Scholarship was awarded on May 30, 2022. CLICK HERE to see pictures of the winning student.
The Michael C. Rothberg September 11th Memorial Scholarship honors the memory of Michael Rothberg, Sharon High School Class of 1980, whose extraordinary life was cut short on September 11, 2001, by the World Trade Center tragedy. These awards, conceived and organized by Michael’s high school classmates, family, and friends, are dedicated to preserving and celebrating his heroic legacy, ethical commitment, and service to the community.
Because of your generosity, we have been able to honor Michael by awarding
the following scholarships for more than $373,000:
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Academic scholarships
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Need-based athletic scholarships
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Summer camp for needy children
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After-school programs for needy children
As we remember the day our nation and the world were forever changed, we ask for your continued support to help make a difference in so many young people’s lives.
Click on the "Past Winners" tab above to see the past winners of the Michael C. Rothberg Scholarships
CLICK HERE to read a letter from Jon Lewitus, Assistant Recreation Director, Town of Sharon
CLICK HERE for the latest tributes to Michael C. Rothberg on September 11, 2018
The essay at the link below is by Kara McDermott, who is the daughter of Matthew McDermott who worked with Michael. She was 3 years old on 9/11/2001.
The McDermott family is a very special part of our family. I know it's not what we usually post but this is such a moving essay, I'd like to have it on the website to share with others.
There are also two essays from Matthew McDermott, Kara's brother, who was born 7 months after 9/11/2001. It is a touching tribute to his father, Matt, and our Michael after whom he is named.
Iris Rothberg
CLICK HERE to read Kara's essay
CLICK HERE to read Matthew's essays