MARINETTE ROTARY CLUB
P.O. BOX 91
MARINETTE, WI 54143-0091
Service Above Self – He Profits Most Who Serves Best
Dear School Guidance Counselor:
The following pages are the application and application information for a student to apply for the Marinette Rotary Club Scholarship for the graduating class of 2015.
The Marinette Rotary Club will award a $500.00 scholarship to one student in the graduating class of 2015 from each school. Applications are being accepted from Marinette High School, Peshtigo High School, and Saint Thomas Aquinas Academy.
The last day our committee can accept applications is April 15, 2015. If we receive more than two qualified applications from one of the schools we may request an in person oral interview of the qualifying candidates.
The applicant must supply a copy of his/her high school transcript showing the students current GPA.
Questions may be directed to Cathy Smiley, Scholarship Committee Chairman, at 715-735-3107 or email: .
Would you please acknowledge receipt of this email. If you are no longer responsible for the scholarships at your school would you please provide me with the contact information of the person who is in charge of the scholarship applications.
Thank you,
Cathy Smiley
MARINETTE ROTARY CLUB
P.O. BOX 91
MARINETTE, WI 54143-0091
Service Above Self – He Profits Most Who Serves Best
“Service Above Self” Scholarship Application
ELIGIBILITY:
A student who will graduate this year from Marinette High School, Peshtigo High School, and St. Thomas Aquinas Academy.
A student who will be attending one of the two local two-year campuses: NWTC or UW MARINETTE.
A student who is a positive student-model who exemplifies the Rotary Motto of “Service Above Self”, and who demonstrates good daily citizenship and strong character. Also any student whose area of study would be of benefit to the communities of Marinette and Peshtigo upon her/his potential return to the community upon completion of her/his education.
A student who preferably ranks in the top half of their class as well as having obtained a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
DIRECTIONS:
This application must be typed or computer printer generated.
Your response to the questions cannot exceed the space on the single pages available.
A copy of your High School transcript must be attached to the application.
Submit the completed application to the business office of the Marinette Rotary Club, Attn: Cathy Smiley, Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 91, Marinette, WI 54143, postmarked or hand delivered no later than April 15, 2015
All applications will be reviewed by the Marinette Rotary Club Scholarship Committee. Finalists may be interviewed by the committee at a date, time, and place to be determined.
Questions may be directed to Cathy Smiley, Scholarship Committee Chairman, at 715-735-3107 or email: .
The recipient must establish and maintain full-time equivalent status at either of the two named campuses.
The Marinette Rotary Club will pay the college/university directly on behalf of the recipient upon receiving proof of full-time status.
The scholarship will be in the amount of $500.00.
The student may be asked to attend a Marinette Rotary Club meeting and address the club members.
The student may be asked to volunteer their time at a Rotary Sponsored community event.
Thank you for your application.
The Rotary Club of Marinette wishes you the very best in all that you pursue.
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
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Last Name First Name Middle Initial
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Home address
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Phone number Email address
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Parent(s) or Guardian(s) Name(s)
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High School from which you will graduate
I certify that the information on this application is correct
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Applicant’s signature Date
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Parent or Guardian signature
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Please type your answers, single spaced, on this page only, your experiences in the following categories that exemplify your candidacy to the selection committee.
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Community Service:
Leadership:
Education and Career Aspirations:
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ESSAY
The Rotary Scholarship is entitled “Service Above Self”. As an applicant for this scholarship, how would you define this title and explain the significance of your explanation in your current and future life. Use only the space below on this page, double spaced and typed.