I understand and agree that by accepting this scholarship:
1. District 5870 CTE Scholarships are intended to provide education or training that
prepares me for a career that does not require a Bachelor’s college degree or higher to
perform.
2. The training program can be no less than one academic year in length, and no more
than two years.
3. These scholarships are not intended for anyone wanting to attend a community college
or technical school with the intent of later transferring credits earned to a 4-year, upper
level college.
4. I have read the Terms and Conditions for Rotary Foundation District Grants and will
adhere to all policies that apply to scholarships and the proper use of the funds
awarded.
5. I remain eligible to receive a Rotary Scholarship, understanding that persons in the
following categories are ineligible:
a. A Rotarian or Honorary Rotarian;
b. An employee of a Rotary club or district, of Rotary International, or of another
Rotary-affiliated entity;
c. A spouse, a lineal descendant (child or grandchild by blood or adoption), a spouse
of a lineal descendant, or an ancestor (parent or grandparent by blood) of any
living person in the foregoing two categories; and
d. That Rotarians and their relatives as described above remain ineligible for 36
months after resignation.
6. I reaffirm that I:
a. Currently reside in one of the 23 counties that comprise District 5870;
b. Will attend an accredited community college or technical school located in one of
the 23 counties that comprise District 5870;
c. Will study one of the areas listed in the 2024-25 District CTES Handbook.
d. Will begin my program of study during either the Fall of 2024 or Spring of 2025.
e. Agree to seek work (as available) in one of the 23 counties that comprise District 5870 following
graduation and/or certification.
7. My scholarship is intended to defray only my expenses during the scholarship period
and cannot be used towards the costs of another person’s expenses.
8. Depending on tax laws, the scholarship may be taxable to me in part or in full, and I
acknowledge that I am solely responsible for investigating and paying all local, state
and/or federal taxes that pertain to the funding of my scholarship.
9. Deferral or postponement of studies after the scholarship study period has begun must
be requested in writing and submitted to the District 5870 Grants Subcommittee for
consideration. District 5870 CTES Chair:
Dr. Tina Ady
Email: 5870ctes@gmail.com
10. I will keep my sponsoring Rotary Club advised of my current mailing address, telephone
number, and email address at all times before and during my study period.
11. I will participate in orientation activities offered by my sponsoring Rotary Club or Rotary
District 5870.
12. I will participate in a service project somewhere within the 23 counties that comprise
District 5870 during my period of study.
13. I will submit progress reports to my sponsoring Rotary Club every 6 months for the term
of my scholarship, including a final report one month before the completion of my
scholarship period.
14. I understand my scholarship may be revoked for any of the following reasons: 1) failure to maintain good academic standing pursuant to the community/technical college standards; 2) evidence of behavior inconsistent with the values of Rotary International; 3) failure to submit reports required by my sponsoring Rotary Club on time; 4) change in my program of study without the consent of Rotary District 5870; 5) withdrawal from the institution before the expiration of the scholarship period; 6) failed to maintain regular communications with my sponsoring Rotary Club and to provide my Rotary sponsor with current contact information (mailing address, telephone, email address) at all times through the scholarship period; and 7) a contingency that prevents me from fulling all the obligations of the scholarship. Revocation of a scholarship shall cause all payments to cease.
15. I am solely responsible for my actions and property while participating in, and traveling
to and from, grant activities and/or scholarship activities. I understand these risks and
assume all risks involved with this scholarship and agree to indemnify and hold
harmless Rotary International, The Rotary Foundation, Rotary District 5870, and my
sponsoring Rotary Club from any and all damages or injuries that may result from the
above.
16. If I terminate my scholarship before normal completion, or if my scholarship is
terminated by Rotary District 5870, I forfeit all rights to any additional Rotary District
5870 funding.
17. I will promptly return any unused grant funds to my sponsoring Rotary Club.
18. Rotary District 5870 and my sponsoring Rotary Club are permitted to share my name,
scholarship amount, my field of study, and the name of the institution at which I am
studying with other Rotary Clubs in District 5870, the District 5870 Grants Audit
Committee, and with The Rotary Foundation.
19. Unless I indicate otherwise in writing, by submission of any photos in connection with
my report(s), I hereby give publication rights to Rotary International, The Rotary
Foundation, Rotary District 5870, and my sponsoring Rotary Club for promotional
purposes to further the Object of Rotary.
