Barrington Breakfast Rotary Club offers vocational scholarships

Barrington Breakfast Rotary Club is providing the opportunity for local residents to apply for a vocational scholarship supporting students entering educational programs preparing them for vocational or technical careers attainable with less than a four-year degree.

Grants will be limited to programs that prepare for immediate entry into a career field. For example: Associate of Applied Science Degree, trade school diploma, certificate, license.

The $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to full-time students in a vocational degree or certificate program at an accredited school.

Required materials and the application (downloadable) form can be found at portal.clubrunner.ca/2357, which is the home page of the Barrington Breakfast Rotary Club.

Complete the application and email transcripts and references to Suzanne Gibson at suzgibsonlcsw@gmail.com with subject line: Barrington Breakfast Rotary Club Vocational Scholarship.

Rotary promotes high ethical standards in business and professions, as well as the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations and the dignity of every occupation as an opportunity to serve society.

Older students, returning students, and adults changing professions are encouraged to apply, as well as recent high school graduates.

The deadline to apply is Monday, March 15. Once application materials are completed, applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview.

Rotary International is an organization dedicated to doing good in the world. For more information about the Barrington Breakfast Rotary Club, or to join us for a meeting, contact info@barringtonbreakfastrotary.org.