Scholarships

Questions?
If you have questions about the scholarship application process, please contact:
 
Sam Salahi
Scholarships
Rotary Club of Wheaton Scholarships
 
Junior/Senior College Scholarships
 
The Rotary Club of Wheaton offers scholarships of up to $1,500 per year to students preparing for their junior or senior year at an accredited four-year college or university. Applicants must be Wheaton residents who have attended a high school in District 200, a surrounding private high school, or have been homeschooled. Note: Students from Rotary Club of Wheaton families are not eligible for this scholarship.
 
Application Details
 
Deadline: All applications are due by July 9, 2025.
 
Submission: Online application portal will be open Spring 2025. Documents required include completed application, two letters of recommendation, and copy of college transcript for current semester. Any questions may be directed to:




Sam Salahi
123 W. Front Street
Suite 202
Wheaton, IL 60187
630-665-0355
samsalahi@apsarchitects.com



Click here for the 2025 Application Form 
 
 
Vocational Scholarships
 
Rotary, originally founded as a business networking organization, promotes high ethical standards in business and professions. In District 6440, Rotarians support this mission by guiding and training individuals for gainful, fulfilling employment. We work with young people in the community through mentoring programs, job fairs, and our vocational scholarship program.
 
Application Details for 2024 Career and Technical Education/Vocational Scholarships
  • Download the Application Form: [Link to application form]
  • Submission: Applications must be submitted to, screened, and sponsored by a District 6440 Rotary Club. The sponsoring club will forward applications to the Rotary District 6440 Vocational Scholarship Committee.
  • Deadline: March 23, 2024
  • Interviews: Final interviews are planned for late March or early April.
  • Announcement: Selections will be announced by April 20, 2024, and will be made available to the sponsoring club’s vocational service chair and published on the District website.
 
Veteran Vocational Scholarship
The Veteran Vocational Scholarship provides awards for veterans and their families who are preparing for vocational careers requiring less than a four-year degree (Associate Degree, Diploma, or Certificate). Scholarships will not exceed $500. Eligible recipients include immediate family members related by blood, marriage, or adoption to a member who served honorably in the U.S. armed forces, including deceased members.