Scholarships

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International provides scholarships through two different programs.  The Global Grant Scholarship is a grant for graduate students who study abroad in one of seven areas.  Those areas are promoting peace; fighting disease; providing clean water,sanitation, and hygiene; saving mothers and children; supporting education; growing local economies; and protecting the environment.  These scholarships last from one to four years.  The other program is the Rotary Peace Fellowship Program which offers scholarships for college graduates and professionals to study peace and conflict resolution.    Approximately 350,000 scholarship have been awarded by the Rotary Foundation with a total amount awarded on average annually of $7.5 million.  You can find out more on the Rotary International website or on the website of Rotary District 5100.

The Rotary Club of Greater Clark County provides General Studies Scholarships and one Music Studies Scholarship.  Scholarship amounts vary from year to year and have ranged from $2000 to $2500.   Applicants must be a 2025 graduate of Evergreen, Henrietta Lacks, Heritage, Mountain View or Union High School, or receive a 2025 certificate of completion from Cascadia Technical Academy and complete both the application form and a 1,000 word essay discussing life goals (educational, career, and service) as they relate to the Rotary motto Service Above Self.

2025 Scholarship Applications will be available in early 2025!

The 2025 General Studies scholarship, offered by The Rotary Club of Greater Clark County, offers scholarships to two high school seniors, to be put towards tuition and fees at a post-secondary institution or an accredited vocational program. Applicants must be a 2025 graduate of Evergreen, Henrietta Lacks, Heritage, Mountain View or Union High School, or receive a 2025 certificate of completion from Cascadia Technical Academy, and complete both the application form and a 1,000 word essay discussing life goals (educational, career, and service) as they relate to the Rotary motto Service Above Self . Applicants should reflect on past accomplishments, future attainments, and how their career goals will impact the world today and in the future.

The 2025 Bob Kaleta/Randy Salisbury Music Scholarship, offered by the Rotary Club of Greater Clark County is offered one high school senior to be put towards tuition and fees at a post-secondary institution. Applicants must be a 2025 graduate of Evergreen, Henrietta Lacks, Heritage, Mountain View or Union High School, or receive a 2025 certificate of completion from Cascadia Technical Academy and pursuing a degree in music studies.  Applicants must complete both the application form and a 1,000 word essay discussing life goals (educational, career, and service) as they relate to the Rotary motto Service Above Self. Applicants should reflect on past accomplishments, future attainments, and how work in the field of music will impact the world today and in the future.