The Rotary International District 6510 Scholarship will fund two scholarships to an accredited College or Trade
School to two high school seniors residing in Rotary District 6510. Awards will be $2,500.00 each. Winners
will be presented at the High School Senior event where Scholarships are awarded (if possible). Recipients will
agree to have their awards publicized throughout Rotary International District 6510.
Selection Criteria
• Academics at B average or better (Maximum of 5 points)
• School Involvement – Service, Clubs, Athletics, etc.; cite/explain leadership roles (officer, chair, section
leader, awards, etc.) (Maximum of 10 points)
• Community Involvement and Volunteerism; cite/explain leadership roles as above. Include full/part-time jobs you have had to support your own ambitions. (Maximum of 10 points)
• Educational and Career Plan (Maximum of 5 points)
• Essay (max 400 words) describing how the Rotary Motto “Service Above Self” affects,
has affected, or will affect your life in the future (400-word limit). (Maximum of 10 points)
Conditions for Receiving Funds
• Student must provide proof of full-time enrollment (Tuition bill, Registration form, with official logos)
• Upon proof of enrollment, money will be paid to the college or university; students must submit
tuition bill for the fall semester to receive the $2500 award.
• Withdrawal from college or university shall result in the return of unused portion of funds.
Completed applications should be received by May 1st. Decisions will be made in May.
Late applications will not be accepted. Do not send photographs with your application.