In 2024, the Rotary Club of Shrewsbury will be awarding three $2000 scholarships to high school seniors who are planning to attend college in the fall of 2024.
- Open to any high school senior who lives in Shrewsbury or attends high school in Shrewsbury is eligible to receive a Rotary scholarship.
- Scholarships are paid directly to the student recipient upon their certification of matriculation at college and may be used for any educational expense that the recipient chooses (examples: tuition, room and board, books, travel to and from school).
- Applicants should be aware that the Rotary Club of Shrewsbury is an affiliated club of Rotary International, a world-wide service organization.
In keeping with Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self,” an applicant’s record of involvement in service organizations and projects is given very high consideration in the awarding of the scholarships. Academic achievement and need are also considered.
The following is required to apply for this scholarship:
1. Complete the Rotary Club of Shrewsbury Scholarship Application (attached to this notice). You may attach a resume but please complete our application form.
2. Provide one sealed letter of recommendation. Please don’t submit more than two letters of recommendation.
3. Request a transcript from your guidance office and include it in your application or have it sent electronically to don.harbert@gmail.com
4. Include the essay requested at the bottom of the Application form.
5. Please include your personal email address (not the school email) and telephone number as requested on the form.
Thank you for your interest in the Rotary Club of Shrewsbury Scholarship. We wish you the best of luck. All applications must be received by March 22, 2024. We prefer an electronic submission of your application sent to don.harbert@gmail.com.