AKRON, Ohio - May 15, 2003 - Roadway Express, Inc. today recognized four high school recipients of the Company's sponsored scholarships, and five GAR scholarship winners, all of which are children of the motor carrier's employees.
National Merit Scholarship Corporation, an independent, non-profit organization, administers these annual scholarships. Winners are chosen on the basis of test scores, academic record, leadership and extracurricular accomplishments. The scholarships have a value of $5000 per year for up to four years.
The GAR Foundation was first established by the Galen Roush family in 1967 as the Roush Foundation, and it was renamed the GAR Foundation in 1981. Galen Roush and his brother Carroll founded Roadway Express in 1930. The GAR's charitable priorities are education, the arts and community well-being.
"Once again Roadway has the privilege of presenting these scholarship awards to outstanding students. These recipients have demonstrated that hard work and dedication do pay off. We at Roadway wish them the very best with their college studies and future careers," stated Director of Human Resources, Bob Chess.
Galen J. Roush Memorial Merit Scholarship
J. Thomas Topping Memorial Scholarship
Roadway Express, Inc. Scholarships
GAR Foundation Scholarships
