Scott was an avid reader and constant learner. He had a passion for knowledge and understanding; always wanting to know "how things worked". Following high school, Scott attended Rolla University. Early in his studies, he encountered fellow classmates who had received scholarship awards despite their parents/families being in favorable financial standing. Scott couldn't understand how these students were eligible for scholarship funds while so many of his high school classmates were unable to attend college due to financial hardships. For this reason, his Memorial Scholarship was established with the specific purpose of helping students and families who not only meet academic benchmarks, but also demonstrate a significant financial need. In his memory, we strive to help deserving students pursue their academic dreams; specifically those who have little financial support.

Unlike many memorial scholarships available to BTHS District 201 students, the Scott Richards Memorial Scholarship is NOT an "interest only" award. Rather, Scott's scholarship awards a fixed amount to each recipient. The SAR scholarship award is currently a one-time gift of $2000.00 per recipient. As our organization continues to grow, so will our continued support of Belleville students!