2017 Scholarship Recipients

 

 

On May 1, 2017 (Davenport, IA) -The Rotary Club of Davenport awarded $58,500 in college scholarships; one $16,000 scholarship, four $10,000 scholarships and one $2,500 scholarship to six Davenport High School Students.  Students from Davenport Assumption, Central, North, West and Mid-City High Schools were eligible to apply.  Scholarships were presented to the recipients, along with their families, during the noon luncheon at The Outing Club.

“We received a talented pool of applicants for this year’s scholarship committee to review.  24 applicants from North, West, Central, Assumption, and Mid-City High Schools were interviewed. The following scholarship receipts were selected. (Special note the scholarship recipients found out their scholarship amount at the luncheon) The students selected represents the next generation of leaders and professionals.  As a Rotary club, it is extremely rewarding and truly an honor to support these students as they pursue their education and embark on various academic and career endeavors,” says Gary Loss, Rotary Club of Davenport President 2016-17.

 

 

 

The Rotary Club of Davenport Scholarship Program is one of the largest in the Quad Cities metro area providing over $58,500 annually.  Since its inception as the Rotary Memorial College Loan and Scholarship Fund in 1922, the Fund has awarded scholarships totaling over $1 million to seniors graduating from Davenport high schools.