UCR Pipe Band Scholarships
The Roger Marron Scholarship Program
The Roger Marron Memorial Scholarship is named for WWII Navy Veteran Roger Marron, a survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor, a Southern California native, and an individual whose life was dedicated to serving others.
Roger spent most of his life in the greater Riverside area, and his dedication to community was most pronounced in his volunteer work in the Hospice Program at Parkview Hospital in the 1980s and his fifty years of leadership in the Boy Scouts. He led troops #131 and #73 and rose through the ranks of Scout Master, Order of the Arrow, and Wood-Badge, and his decades of service were recognized with the “Silver Beaver” Award, the highest Scouting honor for a citizen.
It was during his time with the Scouts that he met a teenaged Mike Terry, who eventually went on to found and lead the UCR Pipe Band. Roger’s love of and support for the pipe band grew, as he attended as many events, performances, and competitions as possible, always proudly wearing his “Pipeline” t-shirt in support of our musicians.
When Roger went to his final rest, Mike Terry, at Roger's request, played “Amazing Grace” and “Danny Boy,” and a Boy Scout color guard stood watch at the services at the National Cemetery in Riverside.
Roger was one of this band’s most ardent supporters, and his family continues to support the band through its scholarship fund. It is for this reason that we have elected to name our scholarship program in his memory and honor.
Roger spent most of his life in the greater Riverside area, and his dedication to community was most pronounced in his volunteer work in the Hospice Program at Parkview Hospital in the 1980s and his fifty years of leadership in the Boy Scouts. He led troops #131 and #73 and rose through the ranks of Scout Master, Order of the Arrow, and Wood-Badge, and his decades of service were recognized with the “Silver Beaver” Award, the highest Scouting honor for a citizen.
It was during his time with the Scouts that he met a teenaged Mike Terry, who eventually went on to found and lead the UCR Pipe Band. Roger’s love of and support for the pipe band grew, as he attended as many events, performances, and competitions as possible, always proudly wearing his “Pipeline” t-shirt in support of our musicians.
When Roger went to his final rest, Mike Terry, at Roger's request, played “Amazing Grace” and “Danny Boy,” and a Boy Scout color guard stood watch at the services at the National Cemetery in Riverside.
Roger was one of this band’s most ardent supporters, and his family continues to support the band through its scholarship fund. It is for this reason that we have elected to name our scholarship program in his memory and honor.
Assisting Promising Pipers and Drummers with Higher Education
In the interest of encouraging both the pursuit of higher education and the development of a robust and well-rounded band, the UCR Pipe Band is pleased to announce the creation of two $1,000 scholarships to be awarded annually to qualified applicants who wish to attend the University of California, Riverside.
Scholarship Criteria and Application Guidelines
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Interested? Download the application here.
Supporting Dedicated Musicians in Strengthening Their Art
The UCR Pipe Band also supports its performing members in continuing their musical education and training. Members may request support from the Board of Directors to attend piping and drumming workshops, seminars, and summer school programs. These scholarships are offered in the interest of promoting a stronger, more robust band.