Rotary Club of Frankfort, Kentucky
Club #3717, District #6710

Serving Kentucky's Capital and the World since 1922

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The Rotary Club of Frankfort is pleased to be able to participate in two types of scholarships;
Frankfort Youth Fund Scholarships and Ambassadorial Scholarships.

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Frankfort Youth Fund Scholarships

The Frankfort Youth Fund Scholarships are awarded to by the Rotary Club of Frankfort through the Frankfort Youth Fund. Primarily local fellowships and the Golf Scramble raise the money. There are several $1500 scholarships to high school seniors and some technical scholarships amounting to approximately $4000 annually. Please contact Joyce Honaker, Rotary Scholarship Chair, 1712 Stonehaven Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601, phone 502/695-3373 for further information.

2008 Rotary Club of Frankfort Scholarships Award Winners

The Rotary Club of Frankfort has awarded $7,750 in scholarships to local high school graduates. Recipients were:

Matthew Jehnsen-Igoe is the recipient of the $1,500 Frankfort Rotary Scholarship for Frankfort High School. Matthew will attend the University of Louisville and study engineering. Matthew is the son of Carol Ann Jehnsen.

Laura J. Starzman is the recipient of the $1,500 Frankfort Rotary Scholarship for a Franklin County High School graduate. Laura plans to study biology (pre-physical therapy) at the University of Kentucky. Laura's parents are Keith and Jill Starzman.

April Lancaster is the recipient of the Frankfort Rotary Club's $1,500 Scholarship for a Western Hills High School graduate. April will attend Asbury College and major in sports management. April is the daughter of Tony and Teresa Lancaster.

Adam Johnson, FCHS, is the recipient of the $1,000 Math/Science/Engineering Scholarship sponsored by Drs. Burch, Renshaw, Wix and Associates. Adam plans to attend the University of Kentucky and major in either science or engineering. Adam's parents are Mark and Lila Johnson.

David Hughes, FCHS, is the recipient of a $750 Frankfort Rotary Club Vocational/Technical/Business Scholarship. David plans to attend Sullivan University and study culinary arts. David is the son of Daniel and Rhonda Hughes.

Melina Meade, Thornhill Education Center, is the recipient of a $500 Frankfort Rotary Club GED Scholarship matched by Kentucky State University. Melina will attend Kentucky State University and study Liberal Arts and Spanish. Melina's parents are Mark and Annette Mead

Raylena Reyes, Thornhill Education Center, is the recipient of a $500 Frankfort Rotary Club GED scholarship. Raylena plans to attend Lawrenceburg Community and Technical College and study Nursing. Raylena's parents are Lena O'Banion and Raymond Reyes.

Brittany Volland, Thornhill Education Center, is the recipient of a $500 GED Scholarship. Brittany plans to attend Bluegrass Community and Technical, studying dental hygiene. Brittany is the daughter of Charlotte Volland.

The Frankfort Rotary Club is also pleased to announce that its nominee, Brooke Jones, Western Hills High School, received one of the Rotary District 6710 Scholarships in the amount of $1,500. Brooke plans to major in biology at Transylvania University. She is the daughter of Shellie Jones.

Ambassadorial Scholarships

Our District 6710, which covers the western half of Kentucky from Frankfort, will select two to four to be awarded this scholarship annually. Money for these scholarships and other Foundation projects such as Group Study Exchange, PolioPlus and other international program is raised by contributions to the Rotary Foundation from Rotarians in our District 6710.

The Frankfort Rotary Club is seeking applicants for the Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship. The prestigious Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship is designed to promote international understanding.

Several individuals will be awarded scholarships worth up to $24,000. The scholarships include travel expenses, fees, room and board, and contingency funds for 9 months of study outside the United States during the 2010-2011 academic year. Several may be nominated from each club.

Although their academic studies will be important, scholars are expected to serve their home communities as unofficial "ambassadors of goodwill" from their home community in their host country. Scholars will make presentations before Rotary Clubs, District Rotary meetings, schools, civic organizations, and other forums in both their home country and in the study country hosting them.

Leadership skills and the potential to grow effectively as a leader are essential qualities for Ambassadorial Scholars. Scholars may not be assigned to areas of a country where they have already lived or studied except in unusual circumstances.

Different clubs may have different acceptance dates. The Frankfort Rotary Club will receive completed applications through March 1, 2009. Assistance and counseling for applicants is available. Top applications from each club will be submitted to the Rotary District Subcommittee. The Subcommittee will conduct mandatory personal interviews in a place to be identified in Kentucky on a Saturday, April, 2009 with applicants who complete written requirements. Awards are made by December 2009. Precise dates will follow.

Application forms describe several scholarship choices. This District 6710 Rotary Foundation Committee is offering the "Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarship."

Applicants need to contact any Rotarian immediately for more specific additional details, requirements and securing the application form. Application forms and information are downloadable.

Rotarians and their families are not eligible. Applicants must have completed two years of college course work prior to 2007 or have a secondary school education with two years employment.

More information at http://www.rotary.org, link to "The Rotary Foundation" and "Ambassadorial Scholarships."

Profile of the Ideal Ambassadorial Scholarship Candidate:
In order to assist Rotary club and district selection committees in selecting outstanding Ambassadorial Scholarship candidates, the Foundation has identified the following traits (in no particular order) that should be considered standard for any "ambassador of goodwill." Each candidate does not need to possess all of the traits below to be a successful Ambassadorial, but those whose possess more of the traits than other candidates are likely to be more successful Ambassadors.

· Possesses excellent leadership skills and potential;
· Understands his/her award obligations, especially speeches to Rotary and non-Rotary audiences;
· Has a proven record of success in his/her academics and/or vocation;
· Is articulate and possesses good proficiency in the study country language;
· Is well-groomed and has a professional appearance;
· Has demonstrated a personal commitment to community service;
· Is willing to participate in an outbound orientation seminar provided by the club or district;
· Is interested in participating in and possibly identifying Rotary service projects while abroad;
· Has well-defined and realistic goals;
· Possesses maturity and seriousness of purpose;
· Is an excellent public speaker, skilled with presentations to both small and large audiences;
· Knows the history, culture, and politics of both his/her home community and study country;
· Is diplomatic and articulate when discussing world affairs and sensitive topics;
· Has concrete ideas as to how he/she will improve international understanding and world peace;
· Has thoroughly researched his/her preferred study institution, including alternative locations;
· Is willing to study in a country that typically does not host Ambassadorial Scholars;
· Is interested in a study field that has a direct impact on the humanitarian needs of the world;
· Intends to dedicate part or all of their personal or professional life to the ideals of Rotary;
· Is flexible and possesses a good sense of humor;
· Is sincere about maintaining a lifelong relationship with Rotary after his/her scholarship period.

For more information, contact:
Ron Christopher, 245 Blueridge Dr., Frankfort, KY 40601 /(502) 695-0245 Home
ron.christopher@yahoo.com

Committee Members: ADG Don Dykman, PDG Bill Miller, and PDG Dave Weller

Application forms and information are downloadable.