2015-16 Rotary District 6950 Scholarship Information for Clubs Scholarship Grant Goal: To grant a high-impact scholarship to enable a person to obtain an education (2-year, technical, or trade school) that they may not be able to do on their own or with the means at hand. This is not for post-baccalaureate education. Scholarship Grant Terms: This grant is a competitive grant, not all applicants will receive funding. This grant will weight applications based on demonstrated need, program of study, as well as the other information requested in the application. This may be applied to a new enrollment or to allow a student to complete a program already in progress. This grant may be applied for across multiple and consecutive years by a single candidate. Only one grant per year per candidate will be awarded. This grant may be applied for by any candidate under the age of 50 at the time of first consecutive award. Candidates must be sponsored by a Rotary club within District 6950. Funding for the grant comes from District DDF and club funds Active Rotarians, immediate family and lineal descendants are not eligible for consideration. Mechanics: Allocation from District budget: Not less than $15,000 to a maximum of 30% of District DDF Scholarships granted not to exceed $4000 per scholar selected from District funds, plus the minimum club contribution of $1500, plus any additional funding a club adds for that scholar Applications to be made to District 6950; The District scholarship committee will select candidates and award levels. Applications made by 31 March, award notifications in May/June, grants paid out in two allotments (July and March) with second allotment dependent on candidate meeting their reporting and involvement requirements Scholarships will be paid directly to the academic institution. District scholarship committee of 5 to be selected by District Foundation Chair Scholar required to report back periodically to the sponsoring clubs and to maintain a continued connection with Rotary. District 6950 Club Participation: Open to all clubs in good standing
2015-16 Rotary District 6950 Scholarship Information for Clubs Scholarship Grant Goal: To grant a high-impact scholarship to enable a person to obtain an education (2-year, technical, or trade school) that they may not be able to do on their own or with the means at hand. This is not for post-baccalaureate education. Scholarship Grant Terms: This grant is a competitive grant, not all applicants will receive funding. This grant will weight applications based on demonstrated need, program of study, as well as the other information requested in the application. This may be applied to a new enrollment or to allow a student to complete a program already in progress. This grant may be applied for across multiple and consecutive years by a single candidate. Only one grant per year per candidate will be awarded. This grant may be applied for by any candidate under the age of 50 at the time of first consecutive award. Candidates must be sponsored by a Rotary club within District 6950. Funding for the grant comes from District DDF and club funds Active Rotarians, immediate family and lineal descendants are not eligible for consideration. Mechanics: Allocation from District budget: Not less than $15,000 to a maximum of 30% of District DDF Scholarships granted not to exceed $4000 per scholar selected from District funds, plus the minimum club contribution of $1500, plus any additional funding a club adds for that scholar Applications to be made to District 6950; The District scholarship committee will select candidates and award levels. Applications made by 31 March, award notifications in May/June, grants paid out in two allotments (July and March) with second allotment dependent on candidate meeting their reporting and involvement requirements Scholarships will be paid directly to the academic institution. District scholarship committee of 5 to be selected by District Foundation Chair Scholar required to report back periodically to the sponsoring clubs and to maintain a continued connection with Rotary. District 6950 Club Participation: Open to all clubs in good standing