Oak Ridge Rotary Club Brad Sturm Memorial Scholarship/Essay Contest

Purpose and History

Established in 1976 by Melvin and Fran Sturm to encourage Oak Ridge High School seniors to learn more about the economy of the United States and of other countries and to assist students in continuing their educations. Brad Sturm, a graduate of Oak Ridge High School, was a successful local businessman, a devoted family man, and a tireless community volunteer. In order to perpetuate the uniqueness this scholarship offers by providing both funding and a learning experience, in 2011 the program was transferred to East Tennessee Foundation, aided by educational expertise provided by the Oak Ridge Rotary Club.