Rotary Club of Kenton County Scholarship Application

ALLOCATION

One (1) $1,000 scholarship may be awarded to a graduate from each of the following high schools for a total of seven (7) $1,000 scholarships:

  • Beechwood High School
  • Dixie Heights High School
  • Holmes High School
  • Lloyd Memorial High School
  • Ludlow High School
  • Scott High School
  • Simon Kenton High School

QUALIFICATIONS

The applicant must be a 2027 high school senior graduating from one of the above-mentioned high schools, planning to attend an accredited college, university, or trade school in the fall of 2027 as a freshman.

INSTRUCTIONS

Note to applicants: the information that will be required to complete the application is somewhat lengthy and it is recommended that you prepare this information ahead of time. Applicants can use this document Scholarship Preparation Guide to prepare the answers to the required information above. You will be able to make changes to your application until either the deadline passes, or once you make the final submission.

  • Applications will only be accepted from the online form on wwww.KentonRotary.org.
  • Applicants will need to provide the following information:
    1. Applicant's legal name
    2. Name of applicant's parent(s) or legal guardian(s)
    3. Applicant's full address
    4. Applicant's phone
    5. Applicant's email address
    6. GPA
    7. List the scholarships you have already been awarded.
    8. List your involvement in community service projects or organizations.
    9. Describe your career goals and what you hope to attain through attending college.
    10. List any academic honors and extracurricular activities in which you have participated.
    11. List any other leadership roles that you have served in.
    12. Describe a hardship that you have experienced, and how you overcame that hardship.
    13. List any job experiences that you have had.
    14. Write an essay using one of the four elements of Rotary's Four-Way Test – provided below – and how it can be reflected in what you think, say or do in your personal life, your contributions to the community and your future goals, both personal and professional. (500 words or less)
    15. A legible copy of your transcripts (ask your school counsellor for this)
    16. A List of your service hours (optional)
    17. Letters of recommendation (note they will need to be combined into a single document)

Rotary International's Four-Way Test

  1. Is it the TRUTH?
  2. Is if FAIR to all concerned?
  3. Will it build GOODWILL and better FRIENDSHIPS?
  4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

DEADLINE

Completed applications must be received no later than February 15, 2027. Application documents received after the deadline cannot be considered.

APPLICATION FORM

NOTE: Applications for the 2027 scholarships will begin to be accepted starting January 1, 2027. Revisit this page at that time and you will see a link to the application form.