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Rotary Celebrates Area Students with $187,700 in Scholarships
Some 51 Snohomish County students gained a head start last night as the Rotary Club of Everett handed out $187,700 in scholarships funded by Rotary members and donors. The grants ranged from $500 to $19,000.
In ceremonies May 22 at the Everett School District’s Community Resource Center, proud parents applauded as young people stepped to the front to receive their awards.
"The Rotary Club of Everett invests our time, talents and treasure in helping youth find pathways for better futures," said club president Ed Petersen. "This includes successful education outcomes, understanding the transformative value of service and becoming global citizens. These scholarships are the culminating contribution in our Rotary year." In total, the club has handed out more than $3.3 million in scholarships.
Rotarians work closely with school counselors to identify scholarship prospects. Those nominees are then interviewed by Rotary members, who make the final selection.
Supporting youth is a major focus for the Rotary Club of Everett. Club members share their business experiences with students participating in the school district’s AVID (Achievement Via Individual Determination) program, and in April helped organize the AVID HighFive Walkathon fundraiser for AVID projects. The club also participates in student exchange programs by sending local students overseas and hosting students from other countries.