Derby/Shelton Rotary Club

DERBY-SHELTON ROTARY SCHOLARSHIPS

New Scholarship Awarded  for 2011

 
Dr. Edward Bednar

The Derby/Shelton Rotary Club and the family of the late Dr. Edward Bednar were pleased to announce the addition of the ninth Rotary Scholarship in honor of Dr. Bednar. He was a long time member of the club and very active in supporting its mission. He served as President of the Club during the 1970-1971 Rotary year.

Dr. Bednar's scholarship in the amount of $1,750 will be available to a graduating student at either Derby or Shelton High School with a preference to a student pursuing an education in the health care field. The award was given for the first time in 2011.

Samantha Heins (third from left) is pictured with Rotary President Shawn Fields, Peggy Bednar, Terri Murphy, Lorraine Sarafian and Maria Courtney after being presented with the first Dr. Edward Bednar Scholarship on January 5, 2012.

Dr. Bednar was particularly interested in Rotary's student exchange programs, and his daughters all participated in the program. Dr. Bendnar's wife Peggy and three of his daughters were on hand to present the very first award to Samanta Heings.

The Derby/Shelton Rotary Club annually distributes over $14,250 in the form of nine scholarships to worthy students in Derby and Shelton High School. Funds for this worthwhile project are derived from an endowment fund built through the club's annual fund raising auction. There are three scholarships reserved for students in Derby and Shelton High Schools respectively and three others which may be awarded to a student from either school. Scholarship applications are made available from the Guidance Departments at the respective schools early in the year. Follow the links below to learn more about each scholarship and the past winners.

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Derby/Shelton Rotary Club Scholarships

Robert W. Dickgiesser Scholarship

The Robert W. Dickgiesser Scholarship will be awarded to a member of the graduating class of either Derby or Shelton High School. It will be awarded to a student who will further his/her education at an accredited institution of higher learning.

The recipient will be selected by the administrations, guidance departments and the Derby/Shelton Rotary Scholarship Committee with the Committee having the final say in the award.

The criteria for selection will include:

Scouting activities (Boys or Girls)

Community Service

Extra Curricular Activities

Financial Need

Scouting activities are desired, but not the sole criteria. All students with strong community activities are encouraged to apply.

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George H. Tierney Scholarship

The George H. Tierney Scholarship will be presented to a member of the graduating class at Shelton High School. It will be awarded to a student who will further his/her education at a four year college.

The recipient will be selected by the administration, guidance department and the Derby/Shelton Rotary Scholarship Committee with the Committee having the final say in the award.

The criteria for the selection will include:

Scholarship

Community Service

Extra-curricular Activities

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Martin Chromik Scholarship

The Martin Chromik Scholarship will be presented to a member of the graduating class at Derby High School. It will be awarded to a student who will further his/her education at a four year college.

The recipient will be selected by the administration, guidance department and the Derby/Shelton Rotary Scholarship Committee with the Committee having the final say in the award.

The criteria for the selection will include:

1. Scholarship

2. Community Service

3. Extra-curricular Activities

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Harry Fowler, Jr. Scholarship

The Harry Fowler, Jr. Scholarship will be presented to a member of the graduating class at Shelton High School. It will be awarded to a student who will further his/her education at an accredited institution of higher learning including those pursuing an associate’s degree program.

The recipient will be selected by the administration, guidance department and the Derby/Shelton Rotary Scholarship Committee with the Committee having the final say in the award.

The criteria for the selection will include:

Community Service

Financial Need

Extra-curricular activities

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Cas Turaj Scholarship

The Cas Turaj Scholarship will be presented to a member of the graduating class at Derby High School. It will be awarded to a student who will further his/her education at an accredited institution of higher learning including those pursuing an associate’s degree program.

The recipient will be selected by the administration, guidance department and the Derby/Shelton Rotary Scholarship Committee with the Committee having the final say in the award.

The criteria for the selection will include:

1. Community Service

2. Financial Need

3. Extra-curricular activities

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Scholarship in Memory of Deceased Rotarians

The Scholarships in Memory of Deceased Rotarians will be presented to one member of the graduating class at Derby High School and one member of the graduating class at Shelton High School. It will be awarded to a student who will further his/her education at an accredited four year college or university.

The recipient will be selected by the administration and guidance department at each school and the Derby/Shelton Rotary Scholarship Committee with the Committee having the final say in the award.

The criteria for the selection will include:

1. Need

2. Extra-curricular activities

3. Community Service

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Edward Handi Scholarship

The Edward Handi Scholarship will be awarded to a member of the graduating class of either Derby or Shelton High School. It will be awarded to a student who will further his/her education at an accredited institution of higher learning.

The criteria for the selection will include:

1. Community Service

2. Need

3. Extra-curricular activities

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Dr. Edward Bednar Scholarship

The Dr. Edward Bednar Scholarship will be awarded to a member of the graduating class of either Derby or Shelton High School. Preference will be given to a student pursuing an education in the health care field.

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