About The Scholarship:
This scholarship was established in June 2000 by the Stow-Munroe Falls Rotary Club in honor of member James P. Banks and his wife Johann L. Banks. Mr. Banks has been an extremely active member of the Cuyahoga Falls and Stow Rotary Clubs and has served Rotary as a Governor of District 6630. Mr. Banks also spent many years of his career in at the University of Akron.
The scholarship was created to honor the ideals of Rotary International which Mr. Banks has faithfully served for more than 35 years. Rotary International members strive to promote the furtherance of understanding and the friendly relations of peoples all over the world.
In promoting the ideals of honesty, fairness, high morals and ethical standards, this scholarship is to be awarded to a graduating senior from the Stow-Munroe Falls High School who plans to pursue a four-year degree at a college or university. The scholarship is open to any major field of study. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be planning to attend The University of Akron.