Rotary of Henderson offers its Jim & Nyla Tillotson Graduate Studies Scholarship of $2,500 for the 2026-2027 academic year to an eligible applicant to be used in an accredited graduate school.
The scholarship is based on current academic success, field of study/service, and financial need of the applicant.
Who should apply?
- Students who are residents of Henderson County, Kentucky, who graduated from Henderson County High School, Henderson, Kentucky, or who are employed fulltime in Henderson County, Kentucky, and who have a record of successful college work and, if applicable, work history.
- Students who will be applying to any accredited graduate school or who are current students in an accredited graduate school.
- Students who can demonstrate a need for additional funding to complete their program of study.
Steps to Apply:
- Complete the application, which covers the Fall and Spring terms; 2026-2027 (Click here for the application.)
- Attach a cover letter describing your goals to accomplish in graduate school and after graduate school, and your financial need for this scholarship (i.e. costs to attend your preferred institution, other scholarships you may have received)
- Attach your resume and college transcript (and if you are currently in graduate school, your graduate school transcript)
- Proof of acceptance and/or attendance in an accredited graduate school.
- Proof of residence in Henderson, Kentucky or of graduation from Henderson County High School.
- Mail your packet to Henderson Rotary Club of Henderson, c/o Charitable Trust, P.O. Box 77, Henderson, KY 42419-0077 postmarked by the deadline of May 29, 2026. You may also email your packet as an Adobe.pdf file to hendersonrotaryscholarship@gmail.com by the deadline of Friday, May 29, 2026, at midnight.
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