Rotary Club of Harrisonburg's Foundation Scholarships

 
  • High Schools in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County are invited to submit a minimum of two and a maximum of four applications from the senior class.
  • Application Components: The completed application shall include:
    1. The Application Form Download Application Here (PDF, 54K)
    2. Record of Community Service Activities Form and Record of Other School Activities Form Download Form Here (PDF, 82K)
    3. Essay
    4. Two References: References should be from two adults familiar with applicant’s service activities.
    5. A paragraph explaining financial need signed by student and parents.
  • Incomplete Application: An application not completed according to the instructions provided will be disqualified.¨
  • Number of Scholarships Awarded: As many scholarships as the income earnings from the endowment will permit will be awarded. This amount will change annually.¨
  • Minimum Academic Requirements: Student must have a minimum 2.0 grade average on a 4.0 scale.¨
  • Weighting of Scholarship Selection Criteria:
    1. 50% service activities and other school activities
    2. 25% essay and references
    3. 25% paragraph on financial need
  • Use of Scholarship: The scholarship must be used during the school year immediately following its presentation to the recipient.¨
  • Payment of Scholarship: Upon receipt of the college or university tuition bill payment will be made directly to that institution prior to the academic year.