Each year the Rotary Club of Alameda confers academic scholarships to outstanding students attending high schools in Alameda.  This year the club will award more than $20,000 ranging from $500 for vocational scholarships to $3,000 for academic scholarships. In addition, two $500 fine-arts scholarships will be awarded based on nominations from high-school principals.

Criteria include academic achievement, community service involvement, participation in extra-curricular activities, financial need and quality of the oral interview. 

Applications are available at www.alamedarotary.org. Submit completed applications by email to Les Hilger at leshilger@gmail.com no later than Friday, April 26. 

Selected applicants will interview with Rotary’s Scholarship Committee on Wednesday, May 15, or Thursday, May 16, from noon to 4 p.m. Recipients will be recognized at Rotary’s Scholarship Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 28.