SCHOLARSHIPS
2025 Application for Rotary Club of Plymouth A.M. Scholarships
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The Rotary Club of Plymouth A.M. Scholarships strive to recognize High School Seniors who are residents of the Plymouth-Canton School District area who have overcome adversity in their quest for their high school diploma. We seek individuals who have displayed courage, perseverance, spirit and creativity in order to succeed in achieving an education despite a physical, mental or emotional challenge or barrier. In addition, these individuals must have demonstrated an appreciation of others and a commitment to their community.
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday April 25, 2025
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The recipients of these awards will receive one of the following scholarships:
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The Trumpka Triumph Scholarships honor Gerald "Jerry" Trumpka, a founding member of the Rotary Club of Plymouth A.M. and a resident of Plymouth. Jerry was a victim of polio at age nine. He used his struggle with polio and triumph over adversity to become an inspiration to his family, better the community and support Rotary's efforts to eradicate the disease. Jerry passed away in 2008.
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The Fred DeRoche Scholarship honors Fred DeRoche, the founding president of the Rotary Club of Plymouth AM Foundation and member of the Plymouth AM Rotary Club. Fred was committed to Rotary and was a supporter of youth programs in the Plymouth community. Fred passed away in 2011.
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The Seymour Family Scholarship honors Rosalie Burke Seymour, a long-time resident of Canton who taught in the Plymouth School System in the late 1940’s. She was the widowed mother of seven, one of whom is a founding member of the Rotary Club of Plymouth A.M. In memory of their mother’s quiet determination, her children have designated this scholarship to assist the child of a widowed, divorced or single mother to reach his or her educational goals. Applications from single mothers will be accepted.
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The Elizabeth Donnelly Scholarship honors Elizabeth Donnelly (1911-2004) who taught and retired from Starkweather School for 35 years. The family strives to recognize Plymouth-Canton School District Seniors at Starkweather School who are looking to extend their learning career to study education in an approved teacher preparation program. We seek individuals who have displayed courage, perseverance, spirit and creativity in order to succeed in achieving an education and want to further their education to be a teacher. In addition, these individuals must have demonstrated an appreciation of others and a commitment to their community much like Elizabeth Donnelly did.
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SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTS - $750 - $2,000*
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*There are two awards for the Seymour Family and Fred DeRoche Scholarships. There may be multiple Trumpka Triumph Scholarships up to $2,000 each, depending upon funds available.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
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* Graduating Senior
* Acceptable Grade Point Average to Graduate (email transcript)
* Student of Plymouth-Canton School District
* School Activities
* Community Service
* Proof of Acceptance to College, Vocational or Trade School, Apprenticeship
* A Recent Photograph
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All additional requirements must be emailed to tbarker@shawcm.com by April 25, 2025 for your application to be considered complete as defined in the online application.
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