Who can forget that August 2003 night and the 611 Bracelet?
This 611merit scholarship is awarded to an upper-class junior or senior based on exhibiting exemplary service to Lehigh in addition to usual requirements of academic excellence and service to Lehigh and its community. It is expected that the awardee will become a Lehigh for Life person continuing to help as an alum after graduation. The Dean of Students selects each new awardee considering perpetuating the spirit of the two classes.
Our 611 Scholarship currently supports Caden DellaPenta ’27 persuing inter-discipline majors in the Colleges of Arts and Health. We expect our total funds to reach permanent endowment at the conclusion of the 65th and 15th Reunion Fund next June. Tax-wise it is advantageous to use a Required Minimum Distribution if you have an IRA. Caden is involved in Lehigh Community Service. We look forward to meeting him at the 2026 Scholarship Dinner.
The 611 model (the cooperative workings of the Class of 1961 and 2011) has proven successful in leveraging the student/alumni involvement that Lehigh University depends upon. The Class of 1961 adopted the Class of 2011 during their freshmen year and still today this partnership has continued to grow and benefit the University. Now this award is graduating to a higher level as an endowed scholarship. A core group from the class pledged cash contributions. During 2021 a class steering committee set short term and long-term goals for establishing the program as the 611 Merit Scholarship. Short term you can help us perpetuate the scholarship by visiting give.lu/611.
Long term, in preparing your estate, please consider amending your will to include a bequest of five or six figures to this endowment. For Planned Giving: Many Lehigh alumni have also chosen to support Lehigh in their estate plan. You can support the 611 Merit Scholarship or any other area that is important to you. To learn more or let us know about any plans you may already have, visit: https://lehighlegacy.org/give/
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