Alpharetta Rotary is Accepting Nominations for $1,000 College Scholarship to an Outstanding Senior

The Rotary Club of Alpharetta is proud to announce that the club will award a $1000 scholarship to a local high school Senior who has shown leadership and exemplified Rotary’s commitment of “Service Above Self”. Nominations are due May 1st, 2013.

Rotary is committed to making our community, both locally and worldwide, a better place for all of us to live. We also believe that today’s scholars will be tomorrow’s community and world leaders, and want to show our faith in young scholars by offering a scholarship to a leader of tomorrow.

In order to qualify for a scholarship provided from the Alpharetta Rotary, a student must: 

• Be a citizen or a legal resident of the United States, a resident of the state of Georgia, a resident of Alpharetta or Milton, GA, OR sponsored by a member of the Alpharetta Rotary Club. Children and grandchildren of members of the Alpharetta Rotary are ineligible;
• Be planning to attend a college or university; scholarship funds will be sent directly to the institution the student chooses to attend upon proof of enrollment.
• Be a well-rounded community member who exhibits leadership and strong character.
• Exhibit achievement in academics, school and community activities, and/or employment.
• Have a GPA of at least 3.0.
• Demonstrate in a letter of 500 words or less, a record of “Service Above Self” in the community past and present, and how this scholarship will benefit the applicant and his/her future educational plans.
• Provide one letter of recommendation from a teacher, supervisor, church leader, community service mentor, or Rotarian sponsor will be considered by the scholarship committee.

Please complete the attached application form and return it, postmarked by May 1, 2013 to:

Rotary Club of Alpharetta

Attn: Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box 761

Alpharetta, GA 30009

Alpharetta Rotary is comprised of almost 100 men and women representing a broad base of business and professional activities in our community. The club is part of Rotary International’s 1.2 million members worldwide who believe a commitment to “Service above Self” can change the world.

We wish the graduates of 2013 much success and enjoyment in serving their community during their college career, and throughout their life. Please take the opportunity to learn more about Rotary, and perhaps become a member someday.