The Lake Wylie Rotary Club Foundation annually awards “Spirit of Service” Scholarships to recognize high school seniors living in the Clover School District who has demonstrated a heart for community service. To date, the Foundation has awarded $32,500 to help fund the higher education efforts of some of the most service-minded youth in our community.
For 2019, the top award was currently $2,000. Award amounts for 2020 have yet to be determined. Adults can nominate graduating seniors who live in the Clover school district, regardless of whether they attend Clover High School, a private school or are homeschooled. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who has exemplified an exceptional commitment to community service through hours of volunteering and dedication to their chosen service organization/purpose. Students should be nominated by an adult (not a peer or family member) who can attest to this student’s heart for service and dedication to their chosen outreach.
Once all nominations are received, the top applicants will be invited to present a short (5-7 minute) information session at the annual Celebration of Service event about their volunteer work and why they chose to commit their time and talents to these efforts. A selection committee will then make their choice from these finalists.
Past Winners of the Spirit of Service Scholarships are:
2019 – Grayson Janus $2,000
Grace Sain $1,000
Angelica Jeanty $1,000
2018 – Payton Jubenville $2,000
Heidi Hurst $1,000
Ruth Leal $1,000
2017 – Carrington Edward Bearden $2,000
Garrett Erven $2,000
Grace Marie Auten $500
Nicolette Outtrim $500
Talia Maria Jeanty $500
Catherine Grace Miller $500
2016 – Emily George $2,000
Bonita Wyatt $2,000
Andrea Gendalman $500
Arnd Prikker $500
Sean Elder $500
Donavon Frazier $500
2015 – Maggie Ballard – $2,000
Emily Atkinson $2,000
Rachel Capps $500
Billie Gallien $500
Mia Jeanty $500
2014 – Maddie Burrell $2,000
Adam Moore $1,000
2013 – Katherine Elizabeth Stewart $2,000
2012 – Haley Collins $2,000
