Requirements

These scholarship opportunities are intended for candidates whose combination of academic and/or vocational experience ensures that they have the potential to succeed in their chosen field of study.  And, without this scholarship aid, would be unable to pursue their education or to attend an institution that would enable them to reach their career goals.  Consideration is given to academic achievement, activities and particularly to demonstrated financial need and community service.

An applicant for an academic scholarship should have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5.   At its discretion, the Scholarship Committee may consider lower GPA applicants who have shown marked improvement in their GPA during their Junior and Senior years.  To maintain eligibility for a scholarship in subsequent years, applicants must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher.

All new college student and continuing college student scholarship application packages must be complete and be received by the March 31st deadline to be eligible for consideration.  No late applications will be accepted, and no incomplete packages will be considered.  

Contact details are included in the application forms below.  Please reach out to us early if you need assistance.

Eligibility

Academic and Vocational/Technical Scholarships are available to successful applicants from Bayfield, Durango, Mancos and Ignacio area high schools, as well as Adult Education Center programs.  In addition, we provide scholarships for those planning to receive Paramedic training.  Finally, we will consider current scholarship recipients for future scholarships, if they resubmit a scholarship request each academic year.  Children of Rotary members are not eligible for these scholarships.

Types of Scholarships

• Multiple scholarships will be awarded totaling $25,000 for graduating high school seniors, as well as those with a high school diploma or a GED, interested in pursuing an academic degree at a post-secondary college or university. We also grant scholarships to returning students. Scholarships will be awarded in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 depending on demonstration of need and merit.
• $500 – $2000 Scholarships will be awarded to applicants pursuing a vocational/technical program rather than an academic program: for example, welding, auto mechanics, cosmetology, etc.
• One $2000 Paramedic Scholarship, intended for applicants pursuing a Colorado state approved Paramedic program
• One $1500 Interact Academic Scholarship intended for applicants from the Durango High School Interact Club.