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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDIES IN THE TRADES
Rotary Murdock Vocational Scholarship
Building, Industrial and Automotive Trades
Important: For studies beginning in 2027, this scholarship is only available to students of North Island College (Canada) and South Puget Sound Community College (USA).
Purpose
- The Rotary Murdock Vocational Scholarship supports candidates seeking up to two years of training to pursue a career related to building, industrial and automotive trades or professional technical programs leading to certification such as a Red Seal endorsement (Canada) or a State Journeyman License (USA).
- Suggested programs include Automotive Technology, Welding, Manufacturing, Machining, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Steam and Sprinkler Fitting, Sheet Metal, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, and Heavy Equipment Operation.
Funding
- Each scholarship award is determined by Rotary and will not exceed $3,500 USD or the Canadian equivalent.
- Scholarship funds may be used only for tuition and other college fees, books, equipment, and living expenses.
- A copy of the award letter will be sent to the Student Financial Aid office at the recipient's post-secondary institution.
- Funds will be awarded in September and paid directly to the student's account at the institution, only after enrollment in the program, typically in September.
Requirements / Eligibility
- Candidates must be eligible for acceptance in a building, industrial or automotive trades program in Rotary District 5020 (Vancouver Island and Western Washington State).
- Applications are accepted only from high school seniors or mature students living within Rotary District 5020. For studies in Canada, applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Persons studying on student visas in Canada are not eligible.
- The scholarship may not be awarded to children or grandchildren of Rotarians, consistent with general policies of Rotary International.
How to Apply
- Download and complete the Rotary Murdock Vocational Scholarship Application Form . Be sure to read and follow the Tips for Submission at the end of the application form.
- Submit the application and all required attachments before the application deadline.
Application Deadline
- Completed applications, including letters of recommendation, must be received on or before April 30.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- After applications are reviewed, finalists will be notified by mid-May and scheduled for 30-minute interviews with members of the Rotary District Scholarship Committee.
- Interviews will take place in late May via Zoom.
- Successful applicants will be notified by July 31.
Further Information
Candidates are encouraged to contact the Rotary District 5020 Scholarship Chair for information or assistance with completing the application and preparing for the interview.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR POST-GRADUATE STUDIES
Rotary clubs in D5020 nominate and support applicants
who apply as District Rotary Ambassadorial Scholars,
Global Grant Scholars and Rotary Peace Fellows.
D5020 provides funding for District Rotary Ambassadorial
Scholarships while Global Grant Scholarships and Rotary
Peace Fellows are funded through The Rotary Foundation (TRF).
A local Rotary club must sponsor applications for each
of these programs.
District Rotary Ambassadorial and Global Grant Scholarships
- Each year, D5020 funds a number of District Rotary
Ambassadorial Scholarships (DRAS) for one year of study
in post-baccalaureate programs related to the Object of
Rotary and the Mission of The Rotary Foundation. - DRAS scholars are required to study in a country
other than Canada or the USA. - Successful recipients of the DRAS may be eligible
to apply for a TRF Global Grant Scholarship.
Applications for Global Grant Scholarships should be
completed only after the District has selected successful
DRAS applicants and only by those successful DRAS applicants.
For more information, please see
TRF Global Grants
.
How to Apply for D5020 District Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships
- The DRAS applicant must be nominated by a Rotary Club
in District 5020 and will be interviewed by the District
Scholarship Committee. - The applicant should contact a Rotary Club in District
5020. The Club will guide the applicant and submit the
application to the District on their behalf.
For more information, please see the
D5020 Scholarship Handbook
and the
D5020 Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship Application Form
.
Deadline for DRAS Applications
- January 15 for study beginning in
the next Rotary year (July 1 – June 30). - Applicants should contact a local Rotary club
several months before the deadline in order to meet
the application criteria.
Rotary Peace Fellows
- Rotary Peace Fellowships are funded through TRF.
- Rotary Centers for International Studies in Peace and
Conflict Resolution, located in eight leading universities
around the world, offer a master's degree in international
relations, sustainable development, peace studies and
conflict resolution, or a professional development
certificate in peace and conflict studies.
How to Apply for the Rotary Peace Fellowship
- Selection takes place at the club, district and
world levels. - For more information, contact a local Rotary club
or visit the
Rotary International website
.
Deadline for the Rotary Peace Fellowship
- Applicants must be nominated by a Rotary Club and
are encouraged to contact a local Rotary Club or District
5020 several months before the application deadline. - TRF must receive applications before July 1,
one year ahead of the study opportunity.
DISTRICT 5020 SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
 | Craig Gillis Campbell River Daybreak Member Contact |
 | Peter M. Leenhouts East Jefferson County Member Contact |
 | Ann Murakami Port Angeles Member Contact |
 | Kathi M Jellicoe Pressley Port Angeles (Norwester) Member Contact |
 | Janice Teague Olympia-Capital Centennial Member Contact |