Updated March 2023
 
The Rotary Club of Victoria-Harbourside is committed to making a difference.  One of the ways we do this is to support graduating students who will be attending post-secondary institutions in the fall. 

Undergraduate Scholarships for High School Students graduating in 2023. 
 
We are looking to reward students who share our values in making a positive difference in our community. 
 
For 2023, the following seven Scholarships are available:
 
  • Three (3) Rotary Club of Harbourside Victoria Scholarships ($1,500 each)
  • One (1) Scholarship giving preference to an Indigenous Student ($1,500)
  • Three (3) Charter Member Scholarships ($2,000 each)
    • One (1) scholarship awarded to a student who has a hearing or speech impairment or will be pursuing a career in speech pathology or audiology, in the name of Marke Hambley.
    • One (1) scholarship awarded to a student who has been involved in the military community or who has a member of their family who has served or is serving in the military, in the name of Tom Martin.
    • One (1) scholarship awarded to a student who has shown a deep involvement in athletics or will be pursuing a career related to athletics, in the name of Mike Creery.
To qualify, you:
  • must be enrolled at a public secondary school in School District 61 (Greater Victoria), School District 62 (Sooke), School District 63 (Saanich), or at a secondary school in School District 93 (French first-language) located within the geographical limits of District 61, 62 or 63);
  • must be graduating in June this year; and
  • will be continuing your education at a recognized post-secondary institution in the fall.
To apply for the above, please complete this online Google Form Application.  If you have any questions, you can email scholarships@harboursiderotary.org.   The deadline for application is May 31, 2023.   Once we receive your application, if we have questions, we will contact you and we may ask you to call you by phone.  We will announce the recipients by mid-September each year.  Thanks for your interest in our scholarships.
 
Graduate and Professional Development Scholarships.
The Rotary Foundation, local Districts, and clubs invest in future leaders working towards sustainable peace by funding Rotary Peace Fellowships. Scholarships are available for Master’s degrees in fields related to peace and conflict studies or a Professional Development Certificates for persons already working in related fields. For more information, and application requirements, see this link or contact rotarypeacecenters@rotary.org