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The Rotary Club of La Mirada will provide several $1,000 and $500 scholarships for graduating high school students at La Mirada High School in May, 2015. Rotarians anticipate providing a total of $4,000 in scholarships with $2,000 being provided via a District Matching Grant and a $2,000 matching amount being provided by the Rotary Club of La Mirada. Members of the Rotary Club will also seek additional contributions to the club's scholarship fund, which may be used to award further scholarships based upon student need, academic performance and community service.
It is anticipated that the majority of the scholarship recipients will be from the Interact Club sponsored by the Rotary Club of La Mirada. Application forms will be distributed on campus by Rotary Club members in January, 2015. Applications will be screened and applicants selected by Rotary Club of La Mirada members based upon a combination of academic performance, economic need, and demonstrated activity in terms of community service. Applications will be accepted in April 2015, and recipients will be announced in May, 2015.
The Rotary Club of La Mirada will provide checks by May 10, 2015 for the scholarship funds to either the educational institution the student plans to attend or, if the institution is undetermined at the time, to the La Mirada Community Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit foundation serving the La Mirada area. The La Mirada Community Foundation will arrange for the proper distribution of the scholarship funds for the student's educational needs in accordance with Rotary requirements. Club funds to support this project will be raised through sales at an annual fireworks booth. Scholarships will be presented by Rotary Club members during commencement events in June 2015. Recipients will also be recognized at a Rotary Club meeting.
Scholarship recipients will announced in press releases to local newspapers, blogs, newsletters, etc. This publicity will enhance the profile of Rotary in the local community, reinforce the community's awareness of Rotary activities, and underscore Rotary's support for educational excellence and community service in La Mirada.
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