Reineman/Diaz Service
Above Self Scholarships
A partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay

In 1998, the Rotary Club of Tampa established the Service Above Self Scholarship to support deserving students from the Boys & Girls Clubs who demonstrate academic achievement and a strong commitment to community service. Each year, top applicants are awarded a four-year scholarship totaling $8,000, while runners-up receive a one-time scholarship award.

Over the years, past recipients have gone on to attend two- and four-year colleges, with many earning degrees and continuing on to advanced studies or successful careers in their chosen fields. We are honored to play a small role in their journey.

In 2020, the scholarships were renamed in memory of two exceptional club members, Leo Diaz and Joe Reineman. These devoted Rotarians truly embodied our motto, Service Above Self. Both were deeply committed to the Boys & Girls Clubs, this scholarship program, and the many students whose lives have been positively impacted by their generosity and leadership.

 Our 2025 Scholarship Awardees 

It is our honor to recognize three outstanding young leaders as this year’s recipients of the Rotary Club of Tampa’s Reineman/Diaz "Service Above Self" Scholarship. These exceptional students have not only demonstrated academic excellence, but also a deep commitment to their communities, remarkable resilience in the face of challenges, and a passion for service that aligns with Rotary’s core values.

Our 2025 Reineman-Diaz Service Above Self scholar is Amora Bagley! 

Amora graduated from Patel High School with an extraordinary 4.7 GPA. She is a 10-year member of the Freddie Solomon Boys & Girls Club and the proud daughter of a single father.

As a first-generation college student, Amora will attend Florida Southern College this fall to pursue a path that allows her to give back to the community that helped raise her. Amora received a $1,000 scholarship this year and is eligible to earn up to $4,000 over four years. This amount will be matched by the Boys & Girls Club, bringing her potential total award to $8,000.

Our runners up are:

• Makayla Tillman – Graduating from Tampa Bay Technical High School with a 3.99 GPA and more than 220 hours of volunteer service, Makayla has spent 12 years as a dedicated member of the Boys & Girls Club. She plans to study psychology at Bethune Cookman University and advocate for youth mental health. Makayla received a one-time $500 scholarship.

• Ansley-Rose Roberts – A compassionate leader and Boys & Girls Club alumna, Ansley-Rose is preparing to attend Xavier University of Louisiana as a pre-nursing major. Her goal is to become a pediatric nurse and serve communities in need, both locally and globally. Ansley-Rose received a one-time $500 scholarship.

These remarkable young women are shining examples of what it means to live a life of purpose, leadership, and service. We congratulate them on their achievements and look forward to the bright futures ahead of them.