Rotary scholarship available

The Rotary Club is seeking applicants for a $5,000 scholarship for students residing in Rotary District 7090, in which Grand Island's Rotary Club is a member.

The general scholarship will be awarded to a student who, at the time of application, is in the first year of post-secondary education

The scholarship will be based on academic merit; demonstration of "Service Above Self"; and an essay about the ideals of Rotary.

The scholarship is open to any area of study and must be used toward full-time post-secondary study at a university, college or community college.

The application deadline is Dec. 26 and will be awarded by Jan. 31 of the academic year in which their post-secondary study has commenced.

All eligible students must submit the scholarship application to their local Rotary Club. All applications must be endorsed by two members of that Rotary club, one of which is the club president.

All applications must be submitted to the district scholarship chair by Dec. 26. Only complete applications will be considered. 

The successful applicant will be notified by Jan. 31, 2017.

Eligible students must have a permanent address within the boundaries of District 7090 and must be enrolled in full-time post-secondary study at a university, college or community college anywhere in the world.

Click HERE to DOWNLOAD an application (PDF).