Scholarship Created In Memory Of Newtown Woman, Penn State Grad

NEWTOWN, PA — The family of a Newtown woman who passed away in July has created a scholarship in her memory.

The endowed scholarship, in memory of Randi Roloff Fair, is officially known as The Randi Roloff Fair Memorial Educational Equity Scholarship at Penn State Abington. Fair, a 1979 Penn State graduate, passed away on July 27.

The endowment was created by Hal Fair, her husband of nearly 40 years. He is a 1978 graduate of Penn State.

The $50,000 endowment will award one incoming Penn State Abington student a scholarship of $2,250 every year. The scholarship will be an annual award and will be given in perpetuity. Preference will be given to graduates of Council Rock North or Council Rock South high schools in Bucks County.

"This endowment will allow the legacy of Ms. Fair to live on forever. It will be possible for anyone to donate at any time to this scholarship, and any subsequent donations will be added to the value of the endowment and the annual scholarship award will increase proportionally, also in perpetuity," according to an announcement about the creation of the scholarship.

According to information provided by Fair, the endowed scholarship will benefit students at a Penn State campus whose gender, race, ethnic, cultural, and/or national background contribute to the diversity of the student body. Students must have a demonstrated need for financial aid, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

For more information about the scholarship or to donate, email hfair1056@gmail.com.