What They're Looking For
City: Burlington
About Scholarship
VOCATIONAL STUDIES AWARD
In Memory of Ron McDermott, this award is presented to a student pursuing post-secondary vocational training through a recognized post-secondary institution or program such as a community college, private, apprenticeship, trade or university program. Value: $2,500.
SPECIALTY STUDIES AWARDS
Applicants should demonstrate a history of academic success, leadership and organizational abilities in school or the community
- The Fine Arts Award in honour of Leon and Betty Laron is presented to a student pursuing or planning to pursue either a degree or non-degree post-secondary program in Visual Arts, Performing Arts or Arts Therapy Program. Value: $2,500
- The International studies Award in memory of Kan Nakazawa is presented to a student pursuing or planning to pursue a degree program in studies with an international focus and / or which leads to an international professional career. Value: $2,500
- The Educational Studies Award in memory of Bev Bowra is presented to a student pursuing or planning to pursue studies leading to a career as a teacher, educational administrator or educational assistant. Value: $2,500
LEAP FORWARD AWARDS
This Award is open to local youth to provide assistance for further training / education in a recognized occupation, vocation or skilled trade. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and a strong desire to move forward. Value: $2,500 each for 2 awards.
ATHLETIC AWARDS
Open to local high school student athletics to provide assistance with training costs for enrollment in sports related training programs beyond high school. Value: $2,500 each for 2 awards.
ACADEMIC AWARDS
Presented by the Rotary Club Burlington Lakeshore Charitable Foundation to students demonstrating leadership and organizational skills in school and community, a history of academic excellence and are pursuing or planning to pursue a post-secondary Degree. Value: $2,500 each for 6 awards.
About Company
Our club was set up in May 1972 with just 23 members - since then, the Club has grown and today 67 people meet together, work on projects and truly make a difference to many people’s lives in Burlington, Ontario.
Rotary Burlington Lakeshore's largest money raising event is Canada’s Largest Ribfest (or "Rotary Ribfest") which is held each year on Labour Day weekend in Spencer Smith Park. In 2015 we celebrated our 20th anniversary and during those 20 years we have been able to support: Joseph Brant Hospital, Habitat for Humanity, Rolling Horse, Salvation Army, Sew on Fire, Camisole Project, MS Residence, Easter Seals, Burlington Emergency Flood Fund, to name just a few for more details check out our community service page.
Burlington Lakeshore Rotary Club is also big on youth projects too and annually offer 10 academic awards, 4 sports awards and 1 Post Grad award giving awards totaling a staggering $64,000 find out more about these on our youth page. We also support the Rotary RYLA scheme and Leadership skills for exceptional local students, and run a Youth Exchange Program where we send one lucky local student to a foreign country for a year of amazing experiences.
If you would like to help us make a difference, please contact our Membership Director who would be happy to invite you for lunch to meet our members. If you are a visiting Rotarian we would love to have you join us for lunch so you can share your Rotary story with us.