2011 Scholarships

Applications will be available below and at the following high schools by April 1, 2011:

  • Vacaville High
  • Will C. Wood High
  • Vanden High
  • Buckingham Charter School

Scholarship Applications

Applications are due by MAY 02, 2011 to:
Anne Campbell
190 South Orchard Suite B201
Vacaville, CA 95688

Letters of recommendation from two teachers, and letters of recommendation from two non relatives will be required. A two page single space typed essay will also be required. Interviews will take place in early May.

See individual applications for deadlines and further qualifying details. We wish all graduates the best!

Scholarships available are as listed:

  • Four Presidential Scholarships for $3000, one at each school: Vaca High, Will C Wood, Vanden, Buckingham Charter
  • Four Leadership Scholarships for $1000, one at each school: Vaca High, Will C Wood, Vanden, Buckingham Charter
  • Four Student Athlete Scholarships for $500, one at each school: Vaca High, Will C Wood, Vanden, Buckingham Charter
  • One Bill Ruth Arts Scholarship for $500
  • One John Rico Journalism Scholarship $1500 for Vaca High
  • One Connor Family ACE Scholarship for $1000

Ambassadorial Scholarships

In an effort to create an increasing awareness and respect for different cultures, Rotary Club is offering once-in-a lifetime opportunities for scholars who want to study abroad.

The Ambassadorial Scholarship program is the club’s oldest and best known programs. Since 1947, nearly 37,000 men and women have participated. Currently, applications are being accepted for the 2010-2011 school year.

  • Academic year: $23,000 for one year abroad in any field of study
  • Cultural: $10,000 to improve language and awareness of a different culture for three months, $15,000 for six months
  • Multi-year Ambassadorial: $23,000 for two years of study for a degree

The deadline for applying is April 8, 2010 and scholars are encouraged to pursue the comprehensive application process well in advance.

Application

Past Events

SCHOLARSHIPS

2009 Club Venture Scholarships

Congratulations to the local students who were selected to go to Camp Venture.

Juanita Rizo - Vacaville High
Paul Matharu - Vacaville High
Alternate: Haroon Faquiryan - Vacaville High

The 2008 Scholarship Recipients

Scholarship CeremonyThe Rotary Club of Vacaville awarded approximately $18,000.00 in Scholarships to 15 graduating seniors in Vacaville on May 15, 2008 at the Vacaville Opera House.

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  • President's Scholarship:
    Adrian Bullock - Vanden High School - M.I.T.
    Kelsey Ashcraft-Vacaville High School-Biola University
    Kaitlyn Danielson-Will C. Wood High School-UCLA
    Pamela Peterson-Buckingham Charter School-Stanford University
  • Frank Douglas Scholarship:
    Morgan Denno-Vacaville High School-San Diego State University
    Isabella Villacampa-Will C. Wood High School-Cal Poly SLO
  • William Carroll Scholarship:
    Keanen McCarthy-Vanden High School-UC Davis
    Christopher Rudolph-Vacaville High School-Cal Poly SLO
    Sabrina Muerle-Will C. Wood High School-UC Davis
  • John Rico Scholarship:
    Trenice Ferreira-Vacaville High School-USC
  • Conner Family Ace Scholarship:
    Stephanie Bright-Will C. Wood High School-UC Riverside
  • Vinson Memorial Scholarship:
    Brooke Davidoff:-Country High School-Solano CC
  • Jackson Family Scholarship:
    Lindsey Dubbs-Vacaville High School-UC Davis
  • Outstanding Interact Student Scholarship:
    Sarah Tuberty-Vacaville High School-St. Mary's University
  • Boys & Girls Club Scholarship:
    Tonya Green-Vacaville High School-Solano CC