Scholarship Criteria

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The New Bedford Rotary Club Invites applicants to apply for its

$1,000 Scholarship Awards in 2023

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• A 2023 high school graduate

• A resident of New Bedford and/or a graduate of a New Bedford area high school

• An entering freshman at an accredited college or university

• Able to use the $1,000 award in the 2023-2024 school year

To be considered for a scholarship, applicant must comply with all of the following requirements:

• Complete the Rotary Club of New Bedford Rotary scholarship application.

• Provide an official high-school transcript

• Provide an acceptance letter from the college or university (or copy thereof)

• Provide an original essay (approximately 250-300 words, typed and double-spaced); the subject of the essay is left to the applicant's discretion (this is your opportunity to tell the club about yourself; what's important to you, what your goals are, etc.)

• Provide at least two letters of recommendation (from teachers, guidance counselors, etc.)

• The completed application and supporting documentation as referenced above must be received by the Rotary Club of New Bedford no later than Friday, July 14, 2023; late or incomplete application packages will not be considered.

Selection will be based upon:

• financial need
• academic achievement
• community service
• essay

Scholarships will be paid out upon receipt of proof of enrollment for the second semester (Spring 2024).

For further information, please contact Cheryl Barrett at 774-930-3806 or via e-mail at
ccaaec@hotmail.com

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