Rotary Club of Kirkwood

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 bachelors degree, associates degree, or enroll in a technical/trade program

Interviews will be conducted Tuesday, April 15 at Greenbriar Hills CC.
Applicants will be notified of scholarship decisions by Friday, April 18.
Awards Luncheon @ Kirkwood Performing Arts Center on May 1.