2023 Academic Scholarship Program Now Open
Applications are being accepted from graduating high school students attending Davis, East Valley, Eisenhower, Highland, LaSalle, Naches Valley, Riverside Christian, Selah, and West Valley High schools, along with homeschooled and Running Start students within those districts.
Nineteen (19) scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each will be awarded. Applications will be evaluated on academic performance, community service and leadership within the school environment, community service and leadership outside the school environment, essay on the importance of community service and leadership, two letters of recommendation, and financial need.
The DEADLINE for applications has been extended to MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2023. Applications must be postmarked or emailed to the Rotary office by that date. Finalists will be asked to attend a personal interview with the Scholarship Committee on April 24th or 26th. Winners will be notified by May 8th.
For a complete list of criteria and the application please
click here:
2023 Vocational Scholarship Program Open
The Yakima Rotary Vocational Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce that applications for the 2023 Yakima Rotary Vocational Scholarship Awards are open. The scholarship program is available to:
- High school students attending Davis, East Valley, Eisenhower, Highland, LaSalle, Naches Valley, Riverside Christian, Selah, and West Valley High schools.
- Homeschooled and Running Start students in those same districts.
- YV-Tech, Stanton Academy, and Yakima On-Line students.
- And students who are currently attending or will be attending Perry Technical Institute, Heritage University, and Yakima Valley College in Fall of 2023.
Recipients must be enrolled or planning to enroll at a post-high school vocational institution or in a 2-year terminal vocational program at a community college within one year of the scholarship award and at a minimum through the fall quarter of the award year. Student’s completion of the program must result in a degree or certification. Criteria for the scholarship is based upon commitment to one’s chosen career, school and community engagement, evidence of passing grades and progress, financial need, and communication skills.
Applications must be postmarked or emailed to the Rotary office by Thursday, March 16, 2023. Finalists will be asked to participate in an interview with the Scholarship Committee on April 14th. Winners along with their families will be invited to attend an awards luncheon presentation on Thursday, April 27th.
For a complete list of criteria and the application please click here:
Mollie Davis Scholarship
In December 2008, Mollie Davis passed away leaving an educational bequest of $20 million dollars to fund two and four-year scholarships to benefit residents of Yakima County. The Mollie Davis Scholarship program awards up to $7,500 a year and up to $30,000 overall toward a Bachelor’s Degree. In addition, we award up to $3,500 a year toward an associate’s degree.
Applicants must be:
- U.S. Citizen
- Yakima County resident (may be away while attending college)
- High school senior, high school graduate, GED certificate holder, or a currently enrolled college student
- Enrolled in full-time undergraduate study at a two or four-year college/university pursuing a first associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
The application process is open from December 1 through February 22 each year. A link to the application can be found by clicking here.
