Vocational Scholarships
Posted by Mike Kukulski
Many clubs in the district are aware of the 25 Vocational Scholarships
that will be awarded in April 2009. What every club needs to know is
that it is eligible to participate in this program and submit two
candidates to the selection committee. If your club has never
participated before it should be good news to you that the process is
simple. The instructions, application form and requirements are
available on the district website (http://www.rotary6440.org/)
under the Vocational Service tab. Your club needs to get the
application to the high schools in your area and solicit candidates,
usually through the counselor's office.
There are several important things to remember when beginning this process. The District Committee will not accept any applications for four-year schools offering Bachelor Degree Programs. This program is strictly for two-year programs (Associate Degree) or a trade certificate. You have to determine deadlines and stick to them. The District Vocational Committee will accept applications up to March 15. That means that your club must declare a submission deadline at the school and still have time to interview the candidates before you turn the application(s) in to the district. You will want to do this to determine your two best candidates and also prepare them for a future interview at the district level. Please take the time to participate in this important program that will assist a very deserving person in their pursuit of higher education.
Applications and information are available to download at the District Website, under Vocational Service: http://www.clubrunner.ca/dprg/DxHome/_home.aspx?did=6440.
In addition, if anyone in your club is interested in serving on the Vocational Scholarship Committee, please contact Sandy Frum at sandy@frum.com. Interviews will be conducted in April. More information on this will be forthcoming.
Applications and information are available to download at the District Website, under Vocational Service: http://www.clubrunner.ca/dprg/DxHome/_home.aspx?did=6440.
In addition, if anyone in your club is interested in serving on the Vocational Scholarship Committee, please contact Sandy Frum at sandy@frum.com. Interviews will be conducted in April. More information on this will be forthcoming.