The Michael Anthony Motto Scholarship
The Michael Anthony Motto Scholarship Sponsored by the FLFA
1. Seniors must be graduating from Fair Lawn High School. All high school students of Fair Lawn High School who meet all of the specified criteria are eligible for the scholarship.
2. No specific academic grade point average is required, but it will be taken into consideration.
3. The student must have participated as an athlete for a minimum of two (2) years at the Fair Lawn Football Association AND have volunteered their time to the program. (High School Football and Cheer does not apply)
4. The student needs to submit examples that he or she is involved in Leadership, Community Service, or Volunteer programs.
5. The student must have reputable conduct and strong attendance in school; a copy of his or her last High School transcript or report card must be submitted for reference.
6. The student must submit acceptances to a two or four-year college/University or continuing education program.
7. Scholarships are generally awarded to two recipients for $500.00 each. If the committee determines that more than two students qualify for the scholarship, these awards can be divided equally amongst the selected recipients. The committee may also award two additional scholarships, based on response and recipient eligibility.
Applications Can Be Submitted
About
Michael Anthony Motto
The son of Richard and Mary Lou, Motto died in an automobile accident in 1980 when he was only 10 years old. Previously, he led the FLFA to two consecutive undefeated seasons and division championships in 1978 and 1979.
Michael’s brother, Richard, of Phoenix Flooring Company, donated the funds to purchase all the lumber required to build the Announcement Booth, which is also named in his memory.
Michael was born May 27, 1970 and passed away on Aug. 13, 1980. He is buried in Mount Carmel Cemetery in Tenafly.
