Herbert and Irene Roth have dedicated their lives to Christian education. When they were first married, they went to Mount Vernon Academy in Mount Vernon, Ohio, where Herb taught English and German. There, Irene taught third and fourth grade at the Mount Vernon Elementary School. Their next move was to Columbia Union College. In addition to his teaching, Herb completed his master's degree in English at the University of Maryland. When their daughter, Dorene, started school, Irene went to work at the registrar's office at Columbia Union College. In 1969, they transferred to Southwestern Union College. In 1978, after receiving his doctorate in English from Texas Christian University, Herb was asked to chair the English Department, and Irene served as assistant registrar.

Scholarship Award Requirements

This scholarship is awarded based on academic achievement and financial need to a junior or senior student majoring or minoring in English.

2025 - 2026 Scholarship Recipients

Aylinne Ross, English Secondary Teaching Area