The Rotary Club of Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates is pleased and proud to announce the presentation of approximately $50,000 in scholarships to local young people from Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates who are moving on to higher education and training this year. The goal of these awards is to help local students attain their educational and career dreams. These scholarships included:
Three Dr. James W. Moon Scholarships, to students based on their academic performance, participation in extra-curricular activities, and demonstrated financial need;
Two Uncle Joe Service Above Self Scholarships to students that demonstrated an exceptional amount of community service and leadership within that community service;
Three Don Redmon Vocational Scholarships to students for studies in automotive technology;
Four Community Vocational Scholarships to local students pursuing advanced education in nursing or automotive technology.
The Schaumburg AM Rotary Club also awarded two Vocational Scholarships totaling $10,000 to Hoffman Estates High School seniors in support of their dreams to pursue a career in automotive technology.