Investing in the Future of Baldwin County Students
The Point Clear Rotary Club Scholarship Program supports outstanding high school seniors from the Eastern Shore who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership through service, and financial need. The program reflects Rotary’s commitment to helping local students achieve their educational and career goals while encouraging the values of “Service Above Self.”
🎓 Scholarship Overview
Each year, the Point Clear Rotary Club awards one new $12,000 scholarship to a graduating senior from a participating local high school. The award is paid out over four years in $3,000 installments, as long as the student meets eligibility requirements.
Recipients are chosen based on academic performance, standardized test scores, leadership and community service, and a personal essay describing their most meaningful life experience.
🏫 Eligible High Schools
Graduating seniors from the following schools are invited to apply:
- Fairhope High School
- Daphne High School
- Spanish Fort High School
- Bayside Academy
- St. Michael Catholic High School
- Bayshore Christian School
- Baldwin County Virtual School
Relatives of Point Clear Rotary Club members are not eligible.
💡 Eligibility Requirements
- Must be PELL Grant eligible established by the US Department of Education
- Must be a graduating senior from one of the eligible schools listed above
- Must plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States
- Must submit a complete application by the posted deadline
🗓️ Important Dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications Open | Early December |
| Submission Deadline | April 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM (CT) |
| Interviews | Mid-April |
| Recipient Announced | At school award ceremony |
📄 Application Materials
To be considered, applicants must submit the following:
- Completed application form (online)
- Applicant Letter (Essay): “Your Most Meaningful Life Experience” (500–1,000 words)
- High school transcript (including GPA)
- ACT or SAT scores
- Résumé (any format)
- Letter of recommendation from a school counselor or advisor
🏅 Selection Process
Applications are reviewed by the Point Clear Rotary Club Scholarship Committee using a weighted evaluation system:
| Category | Weight |
|---|---|
| GPA | 25% |
| Standardized Test Scores | 25% |
| Leadership & Community Service | 25% |
| Applicant Letter | 25% |
Financial need is verified through Pell Grant eligibility.
📬 Questions & Contact
Scholarship Committee Chair:
Wayne Bunch
📧 hwayne.bunch@gmail.com
📞 847-830-2701
🔗 How to Apply
Applications open in early December. Students should check with their school counselor or visit our Scholarship Application Page for full details and submission instructions.
