Rotary Club of South Whidbey Island Scholarships
Rotary Club of South Whidbey Island
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Qualifications: Applicants must have a permanent residence on South Whidbey Island that is within the boundaries of the South Whidbey High School District; must be under 25 years of age and a high school senior or first-year student in an accredited post-secondary educational program; previous scholarship recipients who are currently enrolled in their first year of post-secondary education may apply; no more than two scholarships will be awarded to any individual. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on committee criteria. How to apply: Applicants must submit an online application form; must include their current high school transcript with their application; if enrolled in a post-secondary educational program, the applicant must include current school and high school transcripts; the application will not be reviewed if it does not include all required transcripts; the application must include a list of their extracurricular activities, community service, and employment in chronological order, beginning with 9th grade; in addition to the SWHS General Application Form,their application must include a minimum of two letters of recommendation from a community leader, recent employer, coach, mentor, or person under whose direction the applicant worked on a volunteer basis; letters from family members will not be accepted; the letters should address the applicant's character and accomplishments, and how this scholarship will benefit them; the applicant must submit a written essay that is a minimum of one page and a maximum of two pages in length; the essay should include their educational or vocational plans and how a Rotary scholarship will help them achieve their goals; applicants may email or mail their application; email a PDF file consisting of all required documents (SHWS General Application Form; Transcript(s); Extracurricular Activities, Community Service, Employment; Letters of Recommendation). Focus: General studies/Field of study not specified.
Eligibility
- States: WA