Rotary Club of Colonial Park Scholarship
$2,500Scholarship Details
This scholarship is for graduating seniors from Dauphin County Technical School, Central Dauphin East, Central Dauphin High School, Bishop McDevitt High School, and Harrisburg Christian School entering any degree program at an accredited post-secondary educational institution. This is a one-year scholarship. The source of funds for this scholarship is from the Rotary Club of Colonial Park Foundation.The Foundation will receive this donation from the Rotary Club of Colonial Park and will then be responsible for distribution and follow-up to a qualified candidate/s under the following terms. There can be three (3) students selected from the participating schools as listed above.
This is a one-year scholarship if all criteria are met. The amount of the award for an academic year can be up to one thousand ($2,500). The recipient of the scholarship must have a financial need. Income that is not awarded shall accrue and be available for future distribution(s) at the discretion of the Foundation. Scholarships are based upon funds being received each year from the donor and could be subject to change.
The Foundation shall consider students meeting the following criteria: Students must have unmet financial need. Students must be enrolled full time in college to be eligible. The student must show proof to the Foundation that he or she has been accepted to an accredited post-secondary educational institution with a minimum of six (6) credits for each semester for an education degree before the scholarship shall be awarded. The student must maintain a 3.0 GPA overall while attending college. The student may be a recipient of another scholarship. The award may not be given for an additional academic year.
The recipient shall submit the invoice from the college to the Foundation for direct payment to the college they are attending. Funds will be issued at the beginning of the first semester for an amount up to one thousand two hundred fifty ($1,250) for tuition and fees, or less if the semester costs are less. Funds will be issued at the beginning of the second semester for an amount up to one thousand two hundred fifty ($1,250) for tuition and fees, or less if the semester costs are less providing the student meets all the requirements of the scholarship. The total award may not be more than two thousand five hundred ($2,500) for one year. Any cost to the individual student over the scholarship award will be the responsibility of the student.
The Foundation will review all applications prior to the beginning of each school year and prior to the start of the following semester. Timelines will be given to the student receiving the award with dates that applications are due for the next semester.
The applications submitted will be reviewed and decision of award will be based in order on financial need, community service, school service and academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 3.0
The winning student of this scholarship shall be notified no later than twenty-five (25) days from the date applications were due.