Larry Bruno Foundation Scholarships
We believe that potential should be recognized and nurtured. By identifying and supporting students who demonstrate seven key attributes, we aim to provide resources necessary for them to achieve their educational and personal goals.
Reverence
Integrity
Leadership
Teamwork
Motivation
Discipline
Communication
We are passionate about investing in the futures of local students. We provide three annual scholarships of $2000 each: two for students from Beaver Falls High School and one for a student from Beaver County Christian School. Inspired by seven key attributes of the magical coach, our scholarships foster the virtues that shape successful individuals. Our academic scholarship program recognizes and rewards deserving students who have been nominated by their school counselors. Each year, our dedicated board members come together to thoughtfully vote on candidates, ensuring that we support those who truly embody the spirit of excellence and determination. We are proud to play a part in their educational journeys and to watch them achieve their dreams through higher education.
Meet This Year's Scholarship Recipients
Isaac Miller
Bio coming soon!
Lily McClester
Bio coming soon!
Benjamin Crefeld
Bio coming soon!
William R. Livingston II Memorial Scholarship Fund
William “Bill” Livingston II was a dedicated public servant and community leader in Beaver County. He served for over two decades as a Patterson Township police officer, rising to Chief of Police, and later as a Magisterial District Judge. Bill was also a longtime volunteer firefighter, football coach, and mentor, known for his fairness, compassion, and commitment to helping others. His legacy of service and community involvement continues to inspire through this scholarship.
The William R Livingston Memorial Scholarship Fund, in partnership with the Larry Bruno Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, distributes an annual scholarship in the amount of $4,000.00 to a deserving individual(s) committed to the betterment of self and others through law enforcement and community service. The Scholarship Awards Committee will make the final selection of the Scholarship recipient. The winner will be notified within 30 days from the June 1st application deadline.
Student Scholarship
Criteria of Award for Applicants
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250-word essay describing applicant's interest in and commitment to the Criminal Justice field
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Will have demonstrated academic strength with a minimum of 2.5 GPA or above
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Will have demonstrated and continues to demonstrate Professionalism-Service-Leadership in community involvement and extracurricular school activities
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Complete and submit all application materials by the June 1st deadline
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Provide two references
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A letter of reference from a non-family member
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Completed Teacher Recommendation Form
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Any student under the age of eighteen applying for the Scholarship must provide written permission from a Parent or Guardian.
The Tronzo Family Community Excellence Award
A lifelong resident of Beaver Falls and a World War II veteran, Joe Tronzo spent more than six decades chronicling local sports. He got his start writing for the Beaver Falls News-Tribune at just 12 years old, joined the sports staff in 1947, and rose to sports editor in 1960 — a role he held until the paper was acquired by the Beaver County Times in 1979. His popularity with readers earned him a spot on staff through that transition, where he went on to write "It Happened Here," a column revisiting the people and moments that shaped Beaver County's history.
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Tronzo was more than a newspaperman — he was a fixture of the community he covered, known for his encyclopedic knowledge of local sports and his good humor. He played a hands-on role in building up youth athletics in the valley, helping organize Little Leagues, Youth Leagues, and Booster Clubs. Those who knew him say he never had a bad word to write about a kid who gave their all.
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Joe Tronzo passed away in 1999. In one of his final columns, he described the kids he covered in local sports as his heroes — a sentiment that inspired the creation of the award that bears his name. Each year, the Tronzo Family Community Excellence Award recognizes a student-athlete whose spirit and character reflect that same inspiration.
