Welcome to our 2026 Rotary Merit Scholarship drive!

Rotary Merit Scholarships assist high school graduates in pursuing higher education. Applications are reviewed by an independent SACF, and recipients must demonstrate strong community service, leadership and academic standing.

Rotary believes in supporting our local youth leaders and our community. And if you're reading this, then you do too!

There are two ways to support our Rotary Merit Scholarship endowment fund.

1) SHOP AND BID on any of the listed items on this online auction site August 1, noon through September 15, noon. 100% of all purchases go directly to grow our merit scholarship fund.

Winning bids pick-up date/time: Thursday, September 24, 10 am - 6 pm, at 104 S. Centreville Rd., Ste. B, Sturgis, MI - All bid winners will be notified.

2) BECOME A SPONSOR, at any level, and receive the listed tier PR sponsor benefits. To donate, via check or credit card, please click here: Donate to Rotary Merit Scholarship Fund

Thank you Sponsors to date!

Summa Cum Laude

Paul & Cathy Jo Mattson

Magna Cum Laude

 

Kelly Murphy

Karl Sandelin grant

Cum Laude

Fernandina Beach Rotary Club

Sally Ernst

Amy & Tim Lee

Honors - Mayer Tool & Engineering, Cindy & Steve Aselage, Art & Sarah Ebert,

Adam & Erin Cloutier, Craig Kunkle, Audrey & Emerson Green

Thank you Auction Donors!

Auto Services - AutoPark Ford

Art - Local and regional artists

Food - Central Meat Market, Millennium Restaurants Group

Vacation Experiences - Winspire

Memorabilia/Other - KT Lynn Events, Inn Between the Lakes