Eligibility for scholarships is based on academic standing, character and leadership abilities, and contributions to schools and communities. Listed below are six scholarships supported by The Rotary Club of Pocatello and Rotary District 5400.
The Bryce V. Roper Memorial is awarded to a student of any major. One Award of $500 to a Freshman & One Award of $500 to an Upperclassman (excluding graduate students). eligibility requirements for the scholarship include the following:
Registered as a full-time student with a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA,
Been a member of Interact or Rotaract, OR attended a Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) event, OR have a parent or grandparent who is a Rotarian,
Exhibit involvement in school and or community/service,
Be an Idaho resident,
Submit a brief written essay (100-500 words) on the topic of "Service Above Self".
Additional information is provided on the following link: Bryce V Roper Memorial Scholarship.
If you have any questions feel free to call Debbie Green at 208-282-3779.
Each year, Rotary awards up to 130 fully funded Rotary Peace Fellowships for dedicated leaders from around the world to study at one of our peace centers. The Rotary Peace Centers offer academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities, to become experienced and effective catalysts for peace. The fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses. Click HERE for more information.
Candidates have until May 1 to contact a local Rotary club and request an endorsement.If you would like to be considered for an endorsement from the Pocatello Rotary club, please contact John Jefimoff at jefimoff@cableone.net or 208-269-0481.
The $30,000 Rotary District 5400 Global Grant Scholarship may be used to fund graduate-level study at a recognized university outside the U.S that supports the Object of Rotary and the Mission of The Rotary Foundation (www.rotary.org). The scholarship helps prepare students for careers in one of Rotary’s Six Areas of Focus: promoting peace, improving health through disease prevention and treatment, improving the health of mothers and children, water and sanitation, education, and economic development. A benefit not found in other scholarship programs is the scholar’s association with Rotary clubs and Rotarians. The scholarship covers $30,000 of airfare, living expenses & tuition.
Applicants may not be a Rotarian, a spouse, or a lineal descendant (child or grandchild by blood or any legally adopted child). Click HERE for a copy of the application listing all requirements for eligibility.
Applicants must be nominated by a club within District 5400. Applicants are encouraged to attend a local Rotary Club meeting, get to know the Rotarians, and share with them their interest in studying abroad.
If you would like to be considered for nomination by the Pocatello Rotary club, please contact John Jefimoff at jefimoff@cableone.net or 208-269-0481.