The Rich Huff Fund of United In Christ Lutheran Church, Lewisburg, will grant two $500 Rich Huff Fund Scholarships this year.

The Rich Huff Fund was established in 2013 in memory of Rich Huff, a beloved member of the congregation, who died as a result from complications following a house fire. Rich had played Santa Claus for years at the Lycoming Mall and other venues and had a great love of children.  The Rich Huff Fund helps children in need in our area, and these scholarships are intended to recognize the efforts of students who demonstrate the spirit of helping children.

Two scholarships in the amount of $500 will be awarded to a senior high school students from Lewisburg, Meadowbrook, Mifflinburg, Milton, or Warrior Run school districts.

Students must be graduating this year, have at least a 2.5 GPA, and have been accepted at a college or trade school.  Applicants must submit an essay of no more than 500 words describing what they have done in their lives that has helped children in need, such as volunteer work with children, scouting projects for helping children, church-related service events, fundraising activities that benefit children, etc.

If no applications are received, or applications are not deemed suitable for the award, none will be given this year.

Applications are available in the guidance offices of the above named schools or can be downloaded by clicking the link below.  Inquiries may also be directed to the church office by email: office@unitedinchristlutheran.net or phone: 570-568-2254.

All applications must be postmarked by May 1.

Click to download scholarship application.