The Rotary Club of Rancho Bernardo

Scholarship Program

Only For Rancho Bernardo High School Students

The Rotary Club of Rancho Bernardo awards scholarships annually to selected students in the community attending Rancho Bernardo High School.  To be eligible, a student must be a graduating senior at RBHS during the current school year.

Deadline for Applications:  March 1, 2010.

Scholarships awarded to students going on to a 4-year college, community college, or a trade or technical school:

• $2,000:  Franklin J. Neuberger Scholarship based on academic merit and overall school performance. 
  
• $1,500:  Lewis and Margaret Barger Scholarship based on financial need and academic merit. 
  
• $1,000:  Two or three R. B. Rotary Club Foundation Scholarships based on school and community service, academic merit, and financial need. Preference is given to RBHS Interact Club students.
  
• Presidential Freedom Scholarships:  For these scholarships, students must take the responsibility to apply directly to the high school counselor.  These scholarships – up to $500 each – may be granted to students who have already been awarded the above Rotary Scholarships. Applying to the school counselor for Presidential Freedom Scholarships is necessary because they are not Rotary Scholarships.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

1. Students applying for Rotary Scholarships must complete the application form below.
   
2. Semifinalists will be selected by March 28 for a subsequent interview and will be notified of the time and place of the interview.
   
3. Deadline for receipt of the application:  March 1, 2009.
   
4. To receive their scholarships, winners must agree to attend a regular Rotary luncheon meeting and give a very brief statement of their future academic and career plans. The meeting will be held on a designated Thursday from 12:30 – 1:00 at the Bernardo Heights Country Club.

Complete the following form and mail or e-mail it with your curriculum vita and recommendations to:

            Donald J. Lisio

            Rotary Club of Rancho Bernardo

            13024 Polvera Avenue

            San Diego, CA  92128

            (858) 676-1226

            Email:  dandslisio@san.rr.com

SCHOLARSHIP  APPLICATION  FORM:

Student Name ______________________   Home Phone:_______________

Address:_______________________ City:__________ Zip:___________

Email Address:__________________  Date of Birth:______________

Parent/Guardian Name(s):_____________________________________

List in order of preference the colleges where you have applied:

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Grade Point Average:____________

Your curriculum vita should include the following sections, in this order: 

1. Awards and Honors (include both academic and sports activities).
2. School Activities (include duties and amount of time spent on each activity for the year).
3. Community Activities (include Youth, Church, Senior, Service Organizations, Peer Counseling, etc.).
4. Work Experience (if any).
5. One-paragraph essay on academic and career goals.
6. Use to which scholarship will be applied.
7. Financial Needs (please explain the circumstances).
8. Two or three Letters of Recommendation (from teachers or supervisors) will strengthen your application.
9. Official transcript of all courses taken and grades received, to include first semester of senior year.