The Coach Bedford Memorial Golf Tournament Committee hosts an annual golf tournament in memory of Scott Bedford, a lifelong resident of Schuylkill County. Scott was a graduate of Minersville High School and Bloomsburg University. He was a son, brother, nephew, uncle, friend, a teacher, and a coach who in his short time touched the lives of so many people. Through generous donations, the tournament has realized a profit allowing us to award scholarships in excess of $40,000 year to date. The proceeds from this event are earmarked for academic awards for graduating girls and boys at Minersville Area High School, Nativity BVM High School and Schuylkill Technology Center who will be furthering their education post-graduation.

The Coach Bedford Memorial Education Fund Organization is 501(c)(3) non-profit that serves to provide financial means for higher education to college-bound students who embody the qualities most honored by Scott Bedford.  The chosen recipients of this financial award are to exemplify leadership, service, positivity, drive and dedication to their school and/or team. The members of the organization plan and host fundraisers to acquire the means to provide this scholarship to the chosen students.