2013 Scholarship Application

Program Overview

The Rotary Club of Temecula Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to high school seniors who attend a school in the local community of Southwest Riverside County.

Investing in Our Future Leaders

This scholarship program is administered by the Rotary Scholarship Action Committee.  Applications will be weighed against the ideals of Rotary and will be judged by Rotarians.  Awards are granted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity or disability.

Application Period: March 25, 2013-April 30, 2013

Eligibility

High school seniors who plan to enroll in full time undergraduate study for the entire academic year at a two- or four- year college, university or vocational / trade school.

Awards 

The Rotary Scholarship Action Committee will award several scholarships between $500 and $1,000 each.  These amounts may change every year based on the Rotary Club of Temecula’s fundraising efforts.

Selection of Recipients is Highly Competitive

Scholarship recipients are selected primarily on their service work to the community.  Other criteria include academic record, honors, work experience, and personal goals and aspirations stated in the application.  Unusual circumstances are also considered.

Selection Process

The selection is made by the Scholarship Action Committee.  The Rotary Scholarship Action Committee is comprised of local business owners, employees of local companies, officers of local non-profit organizations and are all members of the Rotary Club of Temecula.

Notification of Winners

Scholarship winners will be notified by early May.  A date will be announced for the awards presentation.

Payment of Scholarship

Payments will be paid directly to the community college, college or university the recipient attends.  Should the recipient choose to attend a vocational or trade school, it shall be the recipient’s responsibility to provide the committee with an invoice to make payment on his/her behalf.

Obligations

Recipients shall update their contact information and send quarterly updates on their current school status to the Rotary Scholarship Action Committee.  Students are urged to visit the Rotary Club of Temecula’s weekly meetings whenever possible.

The application process - Please read

1. We prefer that you complete your application on-line, see the link below
2. The on-line application must be completed in one session. The following documents are required to be submitted with the application
   1. Current complete transcript of grades
   2. An Applicant Appraisal Form
3. Download an application form for review before completing the online application. Click here to download the application form
4. Download the Applicant Appraisal Form. This form must be completed by a high school counselor or a mentor (non-family member) and submitted with the application. Click here to download the Applicant Appraisal Form.
5. Scan the Applicant Appraisal form and your transcript of grades to computer files to be uploaded with your application.

You may need an Adobe PDF reader to print these forms, click here to down load a free reader if you don't have one on your computer.

Click here to complete your application on line.

Revisions

The Rotary Scholarship Action Committee reserves the right to review the conditions and procedures of this scholarship program and to make discretionary changes at any time.

Additional Information

Questions about the scholarship program should be addressed to:

Rotary Club of Temecula Scholarship Action Committee:

c/o Julie Ngo

2013 Chairperson

P.O. Box 64

Temecula, CA 92593

or by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it