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Student of the Month Program
Throughout the school year, our Rotary Club selects one or two students per month who are attending school in Las Cruces to attend our weekly meetings held at 12:00 pm on Tuesday at Andele Restaurant in Las Cruces, NM.
It’s an enjoyable opportunity for students and Rotarians to meet and get to know a little about each other’s lives, our club’s activities, and the important work of Rotary International.
Selection Process
- Each student must submit a resume and application form to the Rio Grande Rotary Club for consideration.
- On their last day, each student will give a 3-to-5 minute talk about what they learned.
- Selected students will be notified by a Rotary representative and/or the club’s school contact.
Essay Contest and Cash Awards
At the end of the school year, we invite all the participating students to enter our 500-word essay contest with cash prizes for the top three essays. Essay topics may include:
- Influence of the 4 Way test in the lives of those who practice this belief.
- What does “Service above Self” look like?
- What does Rotary do for the community? the state? the world?
- Why would I want to become a Rotarian?
Of particular importance for the paper will be originality, imagination, content, and incorporation of one of the topics below.
Essay Prizes
- First Place - $1,000
- Second Place - $750
- Third Place - $500
Winning students must be available to read their essays to qualify for the scholarship.
More Information
Please contact our New Generations Chair, Stacie Allen, to learn more about the specific dates of this year's contest.