Rotary Club of Roseburg

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1 Rotary Club of Roseburg DATE: February 17, 2017 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Douglas High School/Glide High School/Phoenix Charter School/Riddle High School/Roseburg High School/ South Umpqua High School/Umpqua Valley Christian/U.C.C. Scholarship Personnel/Glendale High School Christy Melvin Rotary Scholarship Chairperson ROSEBURG ROTARY SCHOLARSHIPS The Roseburg Rotary Club will be offering high school seniors and Umpqua Community College students, nine (9) college scholarships for the 2017 summer-2018 spring term. Three (3) of the scholarships will be given to students wishing to attend U.C.C., or second year U.C.C. students in the amount of $1, Three (3) of the scholarships will be awarded to students wishing to attend colleges or universities other than U.C.C. in the amount of $1, Three (3) of the scholarships will be given to students based upon Need to a school of their choice in the amount of $1, The scholarships may be used for tuition, fees, room and board or books. Awards may not be carried over into future years. Scholarships awarded to the Colleges or Universities other than U.C.C. may be used at any accredited college or university, either public or private, in or out of state. Scholarship applicants must meet the following requirements: Colleges or Universities other than U.C.C. - student must have at least a 3.5 G.P.A. U.C.C. (as a freshman) student must have at least a 3.0 G.P.A. U.C.C. (second year student) student must have at least a 3.0 G.P.A., be enrolled full time and have completed thirty-six (36) credits. and have second year standing. Scholarship based upon Need is for all applicants that feel they have a valid Need basis and must list the reason for the Need in the About You section or you can provide an additional page with a personal statement. No minimum G.P.A required for Need.

2 Scholarship winners and their families will be honored at a regular Rotary meeting. The applications should be sent to the following address and post-marked no later than April 21 st, Rotary Scholarship Applications C/O Rotary Foundation Students may also complete and print applications from the Rotary web site at: o o Click on Scholarship Application link o Print and mail to above address with all requested items Friday, April 21: Wednesday, May 3: Thursday, May 25: Scholarship applications post-marked and sent to: Rotary Scholarship Applications C/O Rotary Foundation Notification of scholarship recipients by mail Awards presented at Noon Rotary Club meeting 12:00 p.m. Thank you for your interest and please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions - Christy Melvin at or christy@oregonloans.com if you have any questions. Christy Melvin Scholarship Committee

3 ROSEBURG ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (Application must be postmarked by 4/21/2017 deadline to be eligible) Check scholarship you are applying for (You may only choose one): UCC Needs Scholarship Name of College you plan to attend: College/University Name of College you plan to attend FOR OFFICE USE ONLY SAT: SAT TOTAL: GPA: Name: School currently attending: Cumulative GPA: Mailing Address: (City) (Zip) Phone: Alt Phone: (1)

4 You may attach a separate piece of paper to answer the following questions: ABOUT YOU Out-of-School Activities: (ex: community, civic and service activities, church group, volunteer positions, etc.) School Activities: (ex: memberships in school organizations, offices held, sports, clubs, etc.) Explain any special personal or family financial situations you believe merits consideration: (2)

5 PERSONAL STATEMENT: As a scholarship committee, we are especially interested in your ability to organize your thinking and express yourself. On a separate sheet of paper, write a paragraph (200 to 300 words), indicating your chosen field of college study and stating your reasons for this choice. Include pertinent experiences, activities, and accomplishments. PERSONAL REFERENCE: The committee would also like to see you through the eyes of another person. Please include a letter of personal reference from someone associated with your schooling (teacher, counselor, advisor, etc.). Please attach the following along with this application and mail to: Rotary Scholarships 1. Copy of school transcripts 2. SAT scores-most recent (only if applying for colleges other than UCC) 3. Letter of reference 4. Personal statement Applicant s Signature Date Recipients will be notified by mail at the address you have provided. Rev (02/15/17) (3)