How to Apply for a Scholarship

Scholarships

 

Scholarship Application 2025

Rotary is an international charitable organization comprised of professional and business leaders whose goals are humanitarian service, high ethical standards, and the promotion of goodwill and peace around the world. The motto of Rotary is “Service Above Self”. 

The Peabody Rotary Club has served the City of Peabody since it was officially chartered in 1920.  The Club awards three (3) types of Scholarships to seniors in high school who are residents of Peabody.  Each scholarship has a different emphasis.

 

STUDENTS MAY ONLY APPLY FOR ONE OF THE SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED.

 

1. The “Service Above Self” Scholarship, awarded to those who exemplify the Rotary Motto of “Service above Self”. Community service is weighed heaviest for this scholarship.
 
2. The “CTE/Career and Technical Education” Scholarship, awarded to students pursuing a trade after graduation. You must be attending a technical/vocational trade school OR, if not attending school, use the funds for your trade in some other manner (tools, uniforms, etc.) to apply for this scholarship.
 
3. The “Sam Berns” Scholarship, awarded to students who have overcome obstacles and otherwise exemplify the qualities Sam practiced daily.

 

$17,000 in scholarships were awarded to 11 students in 2024.

Scholarship awards are typically as follows:

Service Above Self: $1,000 - $2,000 for 5 or more students

CTE/Career and Technical: $1,000 for 1 student

Sam Berns: $2,000 for 1 student

 

Eligibility Requirements

The applicant must be a Peabody Resident, and a graduating senior of an accredited public, private, parochial, vocational or charter school. They must be accepted to an accredited institution of higher education or vocational training program. Among other factors considered, they must be able to demonstrate that they reach out to others through community service either locally, regionally, or internationally.

 

Application Process

Applications can be found online at the Peabody Rotary Club www.rotarypeabody.org  or through the high school guidance department.
2024 application forms may also be used for 2025.

 

Please fill out the application of interest only, and include official transcripts. 

• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Applications will not be considered if postmarked after the due date.
• Interviews may be required for application finalists

 

Mail the completed application on or before April 1, 2025, to:

Peabody Rotary Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 94, Peabody MA 01960