Scholarships

Apply now for Rotary Club of Downers Grove’s 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 24, 2025. Applications are accepted online through the Google form, with link below.

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 2023.
  • Scholarships will not be awarded based on GPA or financial need.

Rotary Club of DG Trade School Scholarship


Apply now for Downers Grove Rotary Club’s service scholarship!

The application for the Downers Grove Rotary Club Service Scholarship for 2023 is now available. Scholarships will be awarded ranging from $2,000 – $5,000. The deadline for all applications is Friday, March 24, 2023. Applications are accepted online on this Google form.

Requirements for the Rotary Club of Downers Grove Service Scholarships are as follows: 
• Must be a resident of Downers Grove, enrolled in a public or private high school.
• Must be a Graduating Senior pursuing a post-secondary program.
• Participant in service activities in school or the community.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities within service activities.

• Financial need is not a criterion for selection.

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Apply now for Downers Grove Rotary Club’s music scholarship!

The Rotary Club of Downers Grove is now accepting applications for their 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.