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The Rotary Club of Beaumont is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for a scholarship designed for “Non-Traditional” students pursuing an associate degree or technical certificate at Lamar Institute of Technology.
A designated committee of Rotary members will review the applications and select the top students to be interviewed for the one available scholarship.
Please read the criteria and requirements for a Non-Traditional Scholarship in the document attached on the left and refer a qualified student.
To submit an application, fill out this online form. If you cannot access this, you may print out the form, fill it out, scan it and email it to admin@beaumontrotaryclub.org. Please only submit electronically.
The following criteria and requirements are applicable for a Non-Traditional Scholarship Recipient:
1. Student delays enrollment- student does not enter postsecondary education in the same calendar year that he/she leaves or finishes high school AND one or more of the following (a-h):
a. Attends an institution of learning or training at least part time during the year; OR
b. Works full time (35 hours or more per week) while enrolled; OR
c. Is financially independent for purposes of determining eligibility for financial aid; OR
d. Has dependents other than a spouse (usually children, but sometimes others); OR e. Is a single parent (either not married or married but separated and has dependents); OR
f. Does not have a high school diploma (i.e. completed high school with a GED or other high school completion certificate); OR
g. Is a veteran age 24 or older; OR
h. Is a ward of the court. In addition, the student who receives the scholarship must adhere to these requirements:
1. Student must be admitted to Lamar Institute of Technology and must provide proof of admission to be eligible for this scholarship.
2. The scholarship is for the academic year beginning in August 2026.
3. It is a one-time award of $2,500 with the payment made directly to Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT).
4. If the student is enrolled for less than 9 hours of study, he/she will receive $1,250 for two semesters, with proof of enrollment and the first semester GPA of 2.5 or greater to receive the second installment. Nine (9) hours taken over the course of two consecutive summer sessions can be used as a semester of study.
5. Applicants must be residents of either Jefferson, Hardin, or Orange County.
6. Applicants must not be a member of the Rotary Club of Beaumont at the time of application or for one full year prior to application.
7. Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, or national origin.
8. Student must show that he/she is working to his/her potential determined at the sole discretion of the committee.
9. An interview with select members of the Rotary Club of Beaumont may be required and scheduled at the convenience of the committee.
10. If the student withdraws from LIT prior to the census date, the scholarship shall be returned to the Rotary Club of Beaumont by LIT as usual policy.
11. This is a one-time award. Recipients are not eligible to apply for consideration in future years.
Deadline for application is April 8, 2026. Only applications that are completed and received by the deadline will be considered.
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