Yuma Rotary Club awards scholarships to local students
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma Rotary Club has announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarships.
The club says, "A total of $14,000 was awarded to support these students in their pursuit of higher education."
This year's scholarship recipients are:
- Hennessy Padilla, Cibola High School - $5,000
- Camila Oyosa, Yuma High School - $5,000
- Blake Sterling, Kofa High School - $2,500
Two active members of the Cibola High School Interact Club, which the Rotary sponsors, each received a $500 one-time scholarship, and they are Kaylee Vega Covarrubias and Katelyn Gallardo.
In addition, Savannah Molenar, a graduating senior from Kofa High School and daugher of Rotary Club member Matt Molenar, received a $500 scholarship.
"Supporting education and youth leadership is one of the most important things we do as Rotarians," said a spokesperson for the Yuma Rotary Club. "These scholarships are not just awards...they're investments in the future of our community."
