​​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. This award, conceived and organized by Michael’s high school classmates, family, and friends, is dedicated to preserving and celebrating his heroic legacy, ethical commitment, and service to the community. 

 

Michael was born and raised in Sharon, MA, where he attended East Elementary, Sharon Junior High, and Sharon High School. He spent his college years at McGill University in Montreal, earning undergraduate and master’s degrees in math and computer science. His charismatic personality and innovative technical solutions to complex financial transactions won great respect on Wall Street. However, Michael created much more than a successful professional life. He excelled in every way. Michael was a loving son, brother, grandson, cousin and nephew. He was a devoted friend, a skilled athlete, and a dedicated philanthropist. He used his resources generously, contributing not only financial support but also giving his time and energy to causes in which he believed deeply, including the Dana Farber Cancer Institute’s Jimmy Fund, the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, and Mutual Funds against Cancer.

 

On the morning of September 11, 2001, Michael Rothberg was in his office on the 104th floor of the World Trade Center, where he worked for Cantor Fitzgerald as managing director of program trading. Michael’s kindness and gentle spirit touched many lives during his lifetime, enriching all who knew him with his intelligence, humor, generosity, and compassion. We are deeply grateful for the donations offered in his memory and for the opportunity to inspire graduating members of Sharon High School to sustain Michael’s spirit through their own aspirations and endeavors. 

 

​To send us an E-Mail for more information about the Michael C. Rothberg Scholarship fund, CLICK HERE or send an e-mail to mcrscholarship@aol.com

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Photos of past years’ scholarship award recipients and winning essays are posted at the link below. The scholarship committee reserves the right to publish winning essays on the website unless expressly requested not to do so by individual winners or their parents.

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CLICK HERE to see all past winners of the Michael C. Rothberg Scholarships

 

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