Fort Yuma Rotary Club urges local students to apply before scholarship deadline this Saturday

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Fort Yuma Rotary Club is encouraging local high school seniors to submit their applications before time runs out for its annual scholarship program. The scholarship aims to help students pursue college or trade school opportunities.

The scholarship provides financial assistance to graduating seniors while also recognizing academic achievement and community involvement. Club members say the goal is to invest in students who demonstrate both strong performance in school and a commitment to serving the community.

“Our goal is to have at least one recipient from every high school here in town," Brendon Evans, the Fort Yuma Rotary Club Scholarship Chair, said. "Plus, we’re also hoping to get at least one recipient for the charter schools and or home school sector also because we know there is a decent community of that here in town too.”

Applications are currently being accepted, but the deadline is quickly approaching. Students interested in applying must submit their materials by Saturday, April 25.

The Fort Yuma Rotary Club says the scholarship program is part of its ongoing commitment to supporting local youth, investing in the future workforce and leadership of the community.