How much funding does STRIVE Scholarship provide?

STRIVE Scholarship provides $2,000 (two-year renewable, first place); $1,000 (one-year, second place) in funding.

When is the deadline for STRIVE Scholarship?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

STRIVE Scholarship

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 6600

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Apply Now

Funding Amount

$2,000 (two-year renewable, first place); $1,000 (one-year, second place)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

STRIVE Scholarship

Funder: Rotary District 6600

Geographic Scope: District 6600 (Northern Ohio) - Eastern and Western halves

Overview: STRIVE stands for "Students Taking Renewed Interest in the Value of Education." This program works with high schools to motivate students to improve their school performance during their senior year. The program is student-driven and only facilitated by Rotarians.

Program Focus:
Designed to support students in:

Increasing their attendance and participation

Improving their grades and attitude

Fun, interactive activities involving every Rotarian in clubs

Award Structure:
Annually, District 6600 awards scholarships to four students:

First Place (East): Two-year renewable $2,000 scholarship

First Place (West): Two-year renewable $2,000 scholarship

Second Place (East): One-year $1,000 scholarship

Second Place (West): One-year $1,000 scholarship

Eligibility:

High school seniors

Participants in STRIVE program

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Club Participation:
- Local Rotary Club participates in STRIVE program
- Club STRIVE Committee Chair coordinates

2. Student Application:
- Download current year scholarship packet
- Complete applications in their entirety
- Submit to Local Club STRIVE Committee Chair
- Deadline: Historically April 6 (specific dates vary by year)

3. Club Submission:
- Local Club STRIVE Committee Chair submits completed student applications
- Submit via:
- Fax: (440-775-1120)
- Email: jc1040@oberlin.net
- US Mail: 13 S. Main St., Oberlin, OH 44074
- Club also submits 2014-15 STRIVE Student Participant Roster by deadline

4. Interview Process:
- Interviews held on specific date during District Conference
- Specific interview times confirmed as applicant information received

5. Award Presentation:
- District Governor and PDG Cole present certificates of appreciation
- Awards presented at each program's end of year celebration