Scholarships
Senior Service Scholarship
Requirements for the Rotary Club of Downers Grove Service Scholarships are as follows:
- Must be a resident of Downers Grove and enrolled in a public or private high school.
- Must be a Graduating Senior pursuing a post-secondary program.
- Participate in service activities in school or the community.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities within service activities.
- Financial need is not a criterion for selection.
Trade Scholarship
The application for the Downers Grove Rotary Club Trade Scholarship for 2025 is now available! Scholarships will be awarded beginning at $1,000. The deadline for all applications is Friday, March 21, 2025. Applications will be accepted online through a Google form. Stay tuned.
Requirements for the Rotary Club of Downers Grove Trade Scholarships are as follows:
- You must be a graduating high school senior who lives within the geographical boundaries of Community High School District 99.
- You must be attending an accredited trade school or community college certificate program in 2025.
- Scholarships will not be awarded based on GPA or financial need.
Music Scholarship
The Rotary Club of Downers Grove is now accepting applications for its annual Charles Dickerman Music Scholarships. Each year since 2009 the Rotary Club presents scholarship checks to deserving high school seniors who reside in Downers Grove or the District 99 attendance area.
This year, both the number and value of the awards have increased. Up to six scholarships will be awarded, including a Grand Award of $5,000, plus up to five additional cash awards of at least $2,000.