Rotary Club of Kirkwood Scholarships

The Kirkwood Rotary Club offers multiple scholarships to students who live or attend school in the Kirkwood R-7 School District.

Lou Holekamp Scholarships: Lou Holekamp, owner of Holekamp Lumber and a long-time member of Kirkwood Rotary contributed funds as part of the initial efforts to endow our Kirkwood Rotary Scholarships. His son, Bill, as a tribute to his dad, further donated funds for additional Holekamp scholarships.

Reim Scholarship: Bob Reim, a former Mayor of Kirkwood (the “Reim Theater” at the Kirkwood Community Center, where Kirkwood Theater Guild holds its performances, is named for him), was the owner of Color Art. His son-in-law, Jim Marr, a long-time member of Kirkwood Rotary donated the funds in Bob’s honor to start the Reim scholarship.

8 scholarships will be awarded with awards ranging from $2,500 to $4,000.

Eligibility Criteria
High School Senior
Live in or attend an educational institution within the Kirkwood R-7 School District Boundary
Planning to purse a bacherlors degree, associates degree, or enroll in a technical/trade program

Interviews will be conducted Thursday, April 11 at Greenbriar Hills CC.
Applicants will be notified of scholarship decisions by Friday, April 19.
Awards Luncheon @ Kirkwood Performing Arts Center on Thursday, April 25.

Contact loveliesbylinda@yahoo.com with any questions.

Award
Up to $4,000
Deadline
03/15/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. How many years have you lived at your current address?
  2. Name(s) of your elementary school(s) and the grades you attended:
  3. Class rank
  4. Parent/Guardian Name(s)
  5. Parent/Guardian Address(es)
  6. Parent/Guardian Email(s)
  7. Parent (or legal guardian) 1 Current Employer
  8. Parent (or legal guardian) 1 Occupation or Title
  9. Parent (or legal guardian) 2 Current Employer
  10. Parent (or legal guardian) 2 Occupation or Title
  11. Past Sibling(s) Who Received Rotary Scholarship (If applicable)
  12. Number of dependent children to be in college next year (including you)
  13. Income
    • 1. Parent 1 Total Annual Income
    • 2. Parent 2 Total Annual Income
    • 3. Applicant's Total Annual Income
    • 4. Other income from stocks, property, insurance, etc.
  14. Debts, Other Liabilities and/or Unusual Circumstances Creating Need
  15. College Costs
    • 1. Room
    • 2. Board
    • 3. Tuition
    • 4. Books
    • 5. Other costs
    • 6. Total
  16. Financial Aid and Contributions
    • 1. Other financial aid promised
    • 2. Parent's contribution
    • 3. Applicant's contribution
    • 4. Total
  17. Briefly describe your work experience including company name, dates of employment, hours worked per week, position and responsibilities.
  18. Community Service
  19. Extracurricular Activities (Sports, Clubs, Community, or Religious activities)
  20. Why are you applying for this scholarship?
  21. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  22. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL SECOND RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  23. APPLICANT SIGNATURE: By entering my full name below, I authorize the Kirkwood RotaryClub and its agents to examine, verify and discuss my academic and/or financial records and other information which applies to the consideration of this application. I certify that all answers are accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge, and that all information in the application and essays are my own work.
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