Mathews Rotary Scholarship

Description

Members of the Mathews Rotary Club established this scholarship fund in 2002 to support post-secondary educational scholarships for qualifying graduates of Mathews High School, as well as other educational opportunities. Scholarships will be awarded to students who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in a wide range of activities, including participation in extracurricular activities, sports and school government, academic performance and community involvement.  

Eligibility

An eligible student must be a senior attending Mathews High School in Mathews, Virginia.

An eligible student must be a candidate for high school graduation at the end of the current academic year, and plan to enroll in an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university, community college, trade school or other post-secondary educational institution in the continental United States the following academic year.

An eligible student must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in a wide range of activities including participation in extracurricular activities, sports and school government, academic performance and community involvement.

The Scholarship committee may consider financial need, but it is not requisite for support.

How Winners Are Chosen

Record of extracurricular and school-based activities.

Involvement in the community.

Academic performance.

Faculty or guidance counselor recommendation. 

Award Amounts

$1,000

How to Apply

Send one complete set of the attached application including:

  • Supporting documents outlined on application form
  • Personal statement about future goals 

To download the 2012 Scholarship Application, click here.



 

Deadline

March 6, 2012

Send To

The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia
Attn: Stacey Keeley
Program Associate
7501 Boulders View Drive
Suite 110
Richmond, VA 23225

Type of Student

  • Graduating High School Senior

High School Seniors: Schools

  • Mathews County Public Schools

Adult Learners: Schools

  • Not Specified

County/City/Township

  • Mathews County

Prospective College or University

  • Not Specified

Area of Study

  • Not Specified

Group/Work Affiliations

  • Not Specified

Religion/Heritage

  • Not Specified