Derby/Shelton Rotary Club Scholarships
Robert W. Dickgiesser Scholarship
The Robert W. Dickgiesser Scholarship
($2,000) will be awarded to a member of
the graduating class of either Derby or Shelton High School. It will be awarded
to a student who will further his/her education at an accredited institution of
higher learning.
The criteria for selection will include:
- Scouting activities (Boys or Girls)
- Community Service
- Extra Curricular Activities
- Financial Need
Scouting activities are desired, but not the sole criteria. All students with
strong community activities are encouraged to apply.
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George H. Tierney Scholarship
The George H. Tierney Scholarship
($10,000) will be presented to a member of the
graduating class at Shelton High School. It will be awarded to a student who
will further his/her education at a four year college.
Please note this is a $10,000.00 scholarship paid over four years at
$2,500.00 per year.
It will be given out once every four years. It will be awarded next
in 2019.
The criteria for the selection will include:
- Financial Need
-
Community Service
-
Extra-curricular Activities
-
Scholarship
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Martin Chromik Scholarship
The Martin Chromik Scholarship
($10,000) will be presented to a member of the
graduating class at Derby High School. It will be awarded to a student who will
further his/her education at a four year college.
Please note this is a $10,000.00 scholarship paid over four years at
$2,500.00 per year.
It is given out once every four years with the next award in 2018
The criteria for the selection will include:
- Financial Need
- Community Service
- Extra-curricular Activities
- Scholarship
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Harry Fowler, Jr. Scholarship
The Harry Fowler, Jr. Scholarship
($10,000) will be presented to a member of the graduating
class at Shelton High School. It will be awarded to a student who
will further his/her education at an accredited institution of
higher learning, at a four year college.
Please note this is a $10,000.00 scholarship paid over four years at
$2,500.00 per year.
It will be given out once every four years starting in 2017
The criteria for the selection will include:
-
Financial Need
-
Community Service
- Extra-curricular activities
- Scholarship
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Cas Turaj Scholarship
The Cas Turaj Scholarship ($10,000)
will be presented to a member of the graduating class at Derby High
School. It will be awarded to a student who will further his/her
education at an accredited institution of
higher
learning, at a four year college.
Please note this is a $10,000.00 scholarship paid over four years at
$2,500.00 per year.
It will be given out once every four years with the next award in
2020.
The criteria for the selection will include:
- Financial Need
- Community Service
- Extra-curricular activities
- Scholarship
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Deceased Rotarians
The Scholarship in Memory of Deceased Rotarians
($2,000) will be presented
to one member of the graduating class of Derby and Shelton High
School on a rotating basis. A Shelton High School Student will
receive the award in even numbered years, and a Derby High School
Student will receive it in odd numbered years. It will be awarded
to a student who will further his/her education at an accredited
institution of higher learner at a four year college for a finance
or business degree. The criteria for the selection will include:
1.
Community Service
2. Extra-curricular activities
3.
Financial Need
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Dr. Edward Bednar
Scholarship
The Dr. Edward
Bednar Scholarship
($1,750) will be
awarded to a member of the graduating class
of either Derby or Shelton High School. Preference will be given to a student
pursuing an education in the health care field. It will be awarded to a student
who will further his/her education at an accredited institution of
higher learning, including pursuing an associate’s degree program
1. Scholarship
2. Community Service
3. Financial Need
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