During his life, Robert Melendez Sr. dedicated himself to all with open arms, no judgment, and the biggest smile. The Robert Melendez Sr. Memorial Scholarship was developed to honor his memory and as a way to continue his legacy of helping others. The annual scholarship in his name will provide financial assistance to students who are obtaining a career education certificate or associates degree. Robert’s legacy of generosity and putting others' needs before his own will be memorialized through the recipient of this scholarship.