Student Bursaries Available

The Rotary Club of Kemptville is providing up to four bursaries with a value of $1000 to high school students pursuing post-secondary education. Click on "read more" below to view the application criteria.

 

 

 

 

Application Deadline June 1, 2024 (Applications received after this date will not be considered)

 

Submitted to The Rotary Club of Kemptville

 

Via email:  kemptvillerotary@hotmail.com      or mail

 

 

1) Exemplary service to the community/school

 

2) Up to FOUR awards ($1000 each) will be presented annually to students who are graduating from any High School in North Grenville or who reside in North Grenville but are graduating from any alternative program (i.e.- T.R. Leger, Home Schooling or Distance Learning).

 

3) The student must have exhibited one or more of the following qualities taken from the Rotary 4 way test which is the foundation of Rotary’s ideals:

 

• Commendable service in the school and/or community

 

• A demonstrated assistance to others who are in need

 

• Being fair and truthful at all times with others

 

• Builds goodwill and fosters friendship with peers

 

• High ethical standards in school and community involvement.

 

 

Students are to submit in a media form of their choosing (written essay, video, power point presentation or picture art) demonstrating what makes them suitable to receive the award based on the above criteria. Submission must include a letter from a Post- secondary institution/Program indicating acceptance into the program.

 

Applications must be accompanied by two letters of reference explaining the candidate’s suitability for the award in light of the above criteria. Concrete examples of instances where the student has demonstrated the above qualities would be most appropriate.

 

The Award Recipients will be selected by a Committee consisting of members of the Rotary Club of Kemptville. Successful candidates and their schools will be notified as early as possible after the decisions have been made. All decisions of the Committee will be final. Where possible, the awards will be presented at the school’s or club awards program.

 

Applicants chosen media form of presentation must include following: