The Olive I. (Lutz) Borgatti Endowed Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria: (Twelve Awards Equal to Full Annual Tuition) Applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee and the scholarships awarded, in accordance with the following priorities:
First priority will be given to students who were previously employed by or are retirees of Spag’s Supply, Inc. or are children, spouses, or relatives of former Spag’s Supply employees or retirees.
All students who apply must be enrolled full-time, have a GPA greater than 3.0, and be able to show financial need.
Freshmen are eligible to apply and must provide their high school academic records as evidence of academic achievement.
The award is not automatically renewable, but can be awarded more than once to the same student. Students must reapply each year.
The late Olive I. (Lutz) Borgatti was born in Boston, Mass., in 1917. She graduated from Worcester State Teachers College in 1939 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. She was a math whiz, Latin scholar and honor society member. After her graduation she married Anthony J. Borgatti, owner of Spag’s Supply, Inc. in Shrewsbury, Mass. Mrs. Borgatti operated Spag’s Supply with her husband for 50 years.

She was a trustee of the Shrewsbury Public Library, co-chairman of the drive to restore the Hook organ at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, and a trustee of the executive committee of Central New England College. She received numerous awards in recognition of her achievements throughout her lifetime.

Mrs. Borgatti was truly an exceptional woman. She and her husband were named entrepreneurs of the year for central New England in 1989. Olive was very active in community affairs, serving as treasurer of The Quota Club of Worcester and was presented the Community Service Medallion from Worcester State University for her extraordinary commitment to the Worcester area.

Her boundless energy was a true asset to the entire Worcester community, and her legacy lives on thanks to this meaningful scholarship fund.