The Rotary Scholarship Foundation Fund was established by the Rotary Club of Minot in 1984. The goal of the fund is to provide scholarships to area youth through a permanent endowment fund held at the Minot Area Community Foundation.
Since its inception, the scholarship fund has awarded 857 scholarships totaling $775,000. Students earning scholarships are chosen by members of the Rotary Club of Minot who independently review and score every application. Criteria for these awards are based on local geographic business area, participation in school activities, involvement in community and charitable organizations, employment history, and academic achievments.
Eligibility: Applicants must be a graduating senior of the current year, be involved in school and community activities, and enroll in a postsecondary school or vocational school following high school graduation. Children of Minot Rotarians are not allowed to participate.
Application Form: Download or print the fillable Rotary Scholarship application at the bottom of this page. It is to be completed by the student applying for the scholarship. The student must also submit a transcript from the current year showing GPA.
Finally, it will need to be submitted to the school counselor and principal. The counselor and principal must certify the student application and submit to the address listed below. Applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2025.
Rotary Scholarship Fund
c/o Minot Area Community Foundation
606 Burdick Expressway West-Suite A
Minot, ND 58701-4218
Application forms for the 2025 award cycle are now closed.
Questions? Contact Staci Kenney at 701-852-0646 or staci@centerforcommunitygiving.com
Congratulations to our 2025 Rotary Scholarship Recipients! The club awarded (25) $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors from Minot and the surrounding area. In celebration of Minot Area Community Foundation's 25th Anniversary in 2025, the Scholarships were DOUBLED, so each student will be receiving a $2,000 Scholarship this year.
2025 Scholarship Recipients:
Samantha Lentz – Minot High School
Evelyn Seil – Velva High School
Gracie Rauschenberger – South Prairie High School
Noah Ziegler – Harvey High School
Zack Volson – Drake-Anamoose High School
Tavia Carlson, Our Redeemer’s High School
Journey Larson – Minot High School
Rose Schiele – Velva High School
Carter Larson – Minot High School
Jocelyn Puckett – Powers Lake High School
Brooklyn Hager – Rugby High School
Mia Arnold – Harvey High School
Erin Guariglia – Bottineau High School
Austin Lakefield – MLS Mohall High School
Daniel Nannenga – Harvey High School
Harleigh Parisien – Bottineau High School
Makayla Kraft – Minot High School
Ty Jenner – Harvey High School
Alena Hall – Our Redeemer’s High School
Camden Aufforth – Minot North High School
Piper Erickson – Minot High School
Madelyn Hogue – South Prairie High School
Tukker Fedje – Bottineau High School
Michael Crowder – Powers Lake High School
Reggie Bruner – Velva High School