The Hardin County Rotary Club has established an annual scholarship program to benefit high school seniors attending Hardin County High Schools and reside in Hardin County. 
CHECK YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL FOR THE APPLICATION. MUST BE POST MARKED BY APRIL 1st!!!! 
 
Purpose:
To assist high school seniors who are continuing their education beyond high school at an accredited institution and to help someone who might otherwise not be able to pursue additional education. 
 
Award:
Three $500 scholarships will be awarded to three graduating seniors attending Hardin County high schools and residing in Hardin County. Scholarship must be used within 12 months of date of issuance. 
 
Eligibility:
The applicant must be a high school senior attending a high school in Hardin County and residing in Hardin County.
 
Applicants may be required to be interviewed at the discretion of the Hardin County Rotary Club Scholarship Committee. 
 
No student will receive any special consideration regardless of organization, church or civic affiliation. 
 
Required with the completed application are an essay, reference letter and copy of applicant’s transcript. All questions on the application must be answered, must be signed by the applicant, their parent/guardian, the guidance counselor and dated to be considered for an award.
 
Essay will be a minimum of 250 words and not to exceed 500 words. The essay topic is “Service Above Self ~ What Does That Mean To ME”. Essay must be type written.
 
Additional information concerning special/unusual circumstances should be described in a separate attachment. 
 
The completed application form with essay, letter of reference and transcript must be mailed & postmarked by April 1, 2021 to: Hardin County Rotary Club PO Box 8745 Lumberton, TX 77657. 
 
Judging:
Essay ~ “Service Above Self ~ What Does That Mean To ME”
Transcript
School Citizenship & Leadership
Community Service & Involvement
Financial Needs
 
Scholarship recipients will be notified of their award at the school Senior Award program.
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 Winning recipients a requested to attend the Hardin County Rotary Club end of the year banquet in June. Recipients will be asked to make a short presentation at the banquet.
 
No advances on awards or increases in award will be made by the scholarship committee.
 
Hardin County Rotary Club Scholarship Committee reserves the right not to issue an award if no applicant adequately fulfills the requirements.
 
Items to be included in submission:
Application (completed)
Essay
Transcript
One (1) Letter of Reference from Principal, Teacher, Employer, Community Leader or Pastor (no relative)