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Rotary Club of San Marcos 2017 Scholarship Application

Application due Wednesday, April 26, 2017

The Rotary Club is a leadership organization of local business, professional and civic leaders. Members meet regularly, get to know each other, form friendships and through that, get things done in their community. The mission is to bring together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Rotary’s motto is “Service Above Self”.

A Rotary Club scholarship of $500.00 will be awarded to students who exemplify the goals and mission of Rotary Clubs around the world. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA in their high school or college studies and should demonstrate financial need in preparing for their next school year. A successful scholarship award recipient must emulate the culture and values of Rotary through volunteer work at his/her school or within the school’s service territory. Scholarship awards must support specific educational expenses.

Date of application: ______

First Name: ______Middle Initial: ___ Last Name: ______

Contact Information: Phone: ______e-mail: ______

Mailing Address: ______

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Applicant:______

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School Currently Attending: ______

Student ID# ______Proposed Field of Study: ______GPA: ______

Reason(s) why you are applying for this scholarship? (250 word limit)

Anticipated use of the funds? (100 word limit)

Please outline your experience as a volunteer. Please highlight the charity/cause(s) that you supported and how the experience impacted your life? (250 word limit)

Please use the space below to indicate any other information you feel is important in consideration of your application: (200 word limit) San Marcos Rotary Club - 2017 Scholarship Application Page 3

Applicant:______

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Please return application to: Peggy Martin at [email protected] Deadline is Wednesday, April 26, 2017.