Federal Way Rotary announces $30,000 for scholarships

Seniors from all six Federal Way high schools are eligible to apply for a Rotary scholarship.

January 26, 2016 12:45 pm
Federal Way Rotarians spoke to local students about applying for their annual Rotary scholarship between Jan. 19-20. Students have until March 18 to apply.
Federal Way Rotarians spoke to local students about applying for their annual Rotary scholarship between Jan. 19-20. Students have until March 18 to apply.

Seniors from all six Federal Way high schools are eligible to apply for a Rotary scholarship. Awards are based upon scholarship performance, financial need, leadership potential, community service and personal interviews.

Interested students need to complete online applications, which can be found at federalwayrotary.org under “Projects” and “scholarships.” The deadline to apply is March 18.

Between Jan. 19-20, Rotarians visited all six high schools in Federal Way to announce the scholarships and answer questions from students and Career Specialists about the award process. Last year, 22 students from five high schools received scholarships that totaled $40,000.

The Federal Way Rotary generates the funds for these scholarships as well as for many other community and international projects with an annual Gala Auction. This year, the auction will be on Feb. 27. To donate or attend the auction, contact Phil Wamba at philwamba@comcast.net or 253-517-9989.

The Federal Way Rotary Club of 72 members is part of a worldwide organization of 1.2 million members. Meetings are weekly 7:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and at noon on Thursdays at the Marriott Hotel. For more information, go to federalwayrotary.org.