Tortelli Scholarship

The Ron and Diana Tortelli Family Scholarship

Scholarship grants of $1,000 to $5,000 each will be awarded annually.

It is anticipated that a minimum of $8,000 to $10,000 will be available for scholarships each year.

Scholarships will first be awarded to graduating high school seniors. Renewal scholarships for undergraduate college students may be awarded if funds are available.

1. Demonstrate economic need as determined by the Selection Committee.

2. Overall high school GPA of at least 3.0, or a combined 3.0 or better for Junior and Senior high school years.

3. Renewable scholarships also need a 3.0 GPA or better in the previous year of college.

4. Practicing Catholic.

5. Exhibit leadership traits through active participation in school activities and/or community involvement. 

6. Attended grades 5 through 8, and graduated from Bishop Baraga Catholic School and one of the following high schools: Kingsford, Iron Mountain, Niagara or Florence. Worthy graduates of other area high schools may be considered on a case by case basis, but must meet all other Eligibility Requirements.

1. Scholarships are to be awarded for one year, following a formal application process.

2. Scholarships would first be awarded to graduating high school seniors. If there are additional funds available, renewal scholarships could be awarded.

3. The maximum annual scholarship is $5,000, with a minimum of $1,000. The maximum may be adjusted for future college expense inflation.

4. Undergraduate college students, who are otherwise eligible, must also provide their previous year's college transcript to the Selection Committee with their application for renewal.

5. Preference in awarding the Tortelli Family Scholarship will be given to students pursuing a four-year degree program at an accredited college or university. However, up to 50% of available funds, in any given year, may be awarded to students enrolled in two-year programs leading to an associate degree from a junior college, community college, or technical college. 

1. Scholarship applications can be obtained from each school's guidance office or the BBCS office.  Or downloaded here.

2. Applications are due by March 14 of each year.

We were blessed with wonderful parents who, like many immigrants, imbued in their children a strong sense of the need to attain a good education. They perceived that being educated was essential to “achieving a better life”. When American Martyrs Grade School opened, it allowed us the opportunity to begin our formal education in a Catholic school, a definite plus. Because of the benevolence of our Parish Priest, the Sisters of St. Joseph, and parishioners, we were able to attend this outstanding school and ultimately pursue a college degree.

We are eternally grateful to our parents and the American Martyrs’ community for their support which enabled us to obtain a very good education, both academically and in our Christian faith!

Our hope and prayers are that The Tortelli Family Scholarships will provide some assistance to graduates of Bishop Baraga Catholic School, so they can also pursue their dreams. 


In loving memory of Clement and Virginia Tortelli