Or, do you attend Elgin, South Elgin, Larkin, Harvest Christian,
St. Edward Catholic, or Central High School?
You may qualify to apply for one of these
scholarships:
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COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP
To be considered:
Current high school year graduate,
Minimum grade point 2.5 or better,
Exemplary involvement in
community service.
Required: Complete application with specific details about your community service
involvement
and a 250-word essay explaining how Rotary’s Motto “Service Above Self” pertains
to you.
Applications are
due by: March 25, 2026
Summit by email or regular mail (see
below)
Applications:
Word Doc
PDF
File
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1)
Ralph Helm Memorial
Scholarship
For those studying small engine repair, automotive or mechanical.
Limited
to Associate Degree or equivalent certification program.
2)
Rotary District Vocational & Tech Scholarship
To support students for careers that require an Associate Degree or
equivalent Certification program (less than a 4-year degree).
Applicants need to work thru your local Rotary Club.
Information website at:
https://rotary6440.org/sitepage/vocational-service/
Please
contact us at
elginrotary@gmail.com
with your contact information or Laurie at her office 847.888.2555.
Applications are due by March 15, 2026.
This
application is for either of the above:
Applications: Word Doc PDF File
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Submit applications:
As one PDF or Word File to:
ElginRotary@gmail.com
Or mail to Rotary Club of Elgin, ATTN: Scholarship
Committee, PO Box 604, Elgin IL
60121-0604
Questions:
Laurie at 847.888.2555 (her office)
Community Service, Ralph Helm Memorial, and
Vocational Scholarships:
If you are a recipient of an award, your school will be notified.
Scholarships will be awarded at your school’s
Recognition/Awards Ceremony.