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 open! Scroll to the bottom of the page for the fillable application form.
Questions? Contact Staci Kenney at 701-852-0646 or staci@centerforcommunitygiving.com
Congratulations to our 2024 Rotary Scholarship Recipients! The club awarded (27) $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors from Minot and the surrounding area:
Rilynn Beck - Mohall High School
Lucas Beeter – Minot High School
Cambry Ankenbauer – Bowbells High School
Maicee Burke – Minot High School
Brita Oppegaard – Divide County High School
Leah Lindquist – Our Redeemer’s High School
Chinelo Udekwe – Bishop Ryan High School
Maddix Falk – Ray High School
Morgan Takala – Towner High School
Kyra Bakken – Burke Central High School
Ava Haldorson – Harvey High School
Jillian Ackerman – Minot High School
Natalie Becker – Nedrose High School
Emma Rensvold – Minot High School
Gianmarco Renda – Bishop Ryan High School
Jamie Thompson – Mohall High School
Maleina Joubert – Harvey High School
Lily Solemsaas – Mohall High School
Gavin Ruud – Garrison High School
Ashley Keller – Harvey High School
Madison Giffey – Minot High School
Teagen Nicholes – Minot High School
Mara Krzmarzick – Garrison High School
Billi Fortier – Divide County High School
Emma Selensky – Harvey High School
Jaden Bullinger – Powers Lake High School
Adison Dittus – Minot High School