Commitee Chairman
Tim Baughman
2011 Scottsdale Rotary Foundation
Scholarship Winners
- Vocational/Trade Programs I - Juan Vazquez
- Vocational/Trade Programs II - Amanda Bierce
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Science/Technology - Chelsey Tarazi
- Athletics - Josh Wechsler
- Fine Arts - Cara Zeidler
- Performing Arts - Grace Ma
- Business Planning - Hannah Schertenlieb
- Norval O. Tyler Scholarship - Jared Pinon
Scholarship Overview
The
Rotary Club of Scottsdale is the largest Rotary Club in the
East Valley. Through its Foundation it awards annual scholarships
to outstanding graduating seniors attending Scottsdale Unified School
District high schools. The scholarship program is a district-wide
competition honoring outstanding achievement in seven separate
categories, plus the Norval O. Tyler Scholarship (which is named after
an outstanding Rotarian). Students nominated by the five Scottsdale
Unified School District high school staffs compete for
scholarships in each category. Each school may nominate no more than two people in each category. Students must attend an accredited
Arizona educational institution. Scholarships will be paid directly to the institution on the winner's behalf.
Applications packages may be
obtained from high school guidance
counselors, or downloaded as a pdf by clicking here (and then also click on the 2nd "save button" at the top left hand corner of the pdf page to save on your computer).
Application Criteria
Each Applicant Must:
1) Be a graduating senior attending one of the five Scottsdale
Unified School District high schools.
2) Enroll in and attend an
accredited Arizona university, college, community college,
vocational or technical school by autumn of the current year.
3) Be nominated
by your high school in one of the seven scholarship categories
described below.
4) Not have received a total of other
scholarship awards exceeding $7,500 as of the interview date.
5) Provide
recommendations from two teachers or other adults who are familiar with
your activities with respect to the sole category in which you are
applying for a scholarship.
6) Attend the interview described below at the scheduled date and time.
Scholarship Information For Awards In Seven Categories
Seven $5,000 scholarships ($2,500 per year for two years), one in each of the following categories will be awarded:
FINE ARTS: drawing, painting, sculpture,
photography, architecture, graphic arts, etc.
VOCATIONAL / TRADE PROGRAMS
I: technical and applied educational 2-year non-B.A. programs -
students seeking careers in such fields as culinary service, police
work, firefighting, health services, bookkeeping, secretarial services,
agriculture, automotive repair, etc.
VOCATIONAL / TRADE PROGRAMS II: technical and applied educational 4-year B.A. and above programs -
students seeking careers in medicine, nursing, pharmacology, etc.
PERFORMING ARTS: drama, song, dance, orchestra, band,
choir, chorus, etc.
ATHLETICS: accomplishments in school-sponsored team sports.
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY:
students seeking careers in all scientific and computer fields, such as
the sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, etc.) mathematics, computer
hardware and software, technology, etc. BUSINESS PLANNING: provide a 2-page Business Plan Summary that discusses the following:
- Name and category of the business: consumer goods, technology, service.
- Description of the business idea: Why would it be successful? What need does it fulfill or create?
- Marketing: the product/service to customers.
- Competition: other companies and their products/services.
- Operations: how to proceed with research & development, manufacturing, selling.
- Management team: what professionals are needed on the team and why.
- Financial Projections: 5-year forecast of gross revenue (selling price x # units sold), costs, and net profits
Web link for sample business plans:
http://www.sba.gov/category/navigation-structure/starting-managing-business/starting-business
One $1,000 Scholarship, the Norval O. Tyler Scholarship, will be awarded for the best all-around runner-up.
Note Of Gratitude:
The Rotary Club of Scottsdale wishes to thank Helen
Tyler for her participation and sponsorship of the Norval O. Tyler
Memorial Scholarship Award. Norval was a Scottsdale Rotarian who
dedicated himself and his life to the principle of "Service Above
Self."
Number Of Nominees:
Each school may nominate no more than two people in each category.
Interview Presentation:
Applicants must be present at the designated
interview location (usually Chaparral High School) to be eligible for a
scholarship and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time
of the interview. If accompanied by a parent or others, a
visitor's waiting room is provided. Nominees should bring samples of
their work (trophies, medals, videos, instrument, etc.) to the
interview or actually perform. Students should wear appropriate attire
and expect a 10 to 15 minute interview with 3 to 5 interviewers to
complement their scholarship application.
Interview Deadlines, Mailing Instructions and Location of Interview:
Details of the application deadline, the mailing
instructions, and the exact time and location of the interview will be
available from your local school counselor a month or so before the due
date.
Awarding of Scholarships:
Scholarship recipients will be announced at high
school Senior Awards Programs. Scholarship recipients also agree to
attend a Rotary Club of Scottsdale meeting. Scholarships will be paid
directly to the Arizona educational institution on the winner's behalf.
Questions should be directed to your school counselor.
Possible Scholarship Donors
Are you interested in endowing an
annual scholarship? Please contact The Scottsdale Rotary
Club Foundation President at the following email address:
Foundation@ScottsdaleRotary.org
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