Feb 15, 2016 | News, Scholarships
Scholarship application period is now open! Apply through March 29, 2016.
The Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates offers a number of scholarships to deserving high school seniors from the local South Bay area. Scholarship awards are based upon academic achievement, service and personal merit. We hope to reward students who have shown special “heart” in their endeavors. The scholarship application offers a “merit only” option as well as a “merit and financial need” option. In addition to Kiwanis Club Scholarships, other awards are given in honor of outstanding former Kiwanis members. For example, the Cliff Welsh Memorial Award is given for service to the community through Kiwanis sponsored youth programs, including Key Club and KIWINS. To be eligible, a completed application, including all of the required attachments, must be postmarked by the due date for each year.
Click here for information and application.
Nov 23, 2015 | Scholarships
Hello Joyce!
I just wanted to email you to tell you about my first semester at Northeastern so far and all of the things that have been happening up to this point. First of all, Boston is everything I expected it to be and more; I really couldn’t be happier here. The fall has been beautiful and the weather here is amazing. I’m really looking forward to the winter, even though my mom is still convinced that I will freeze to death.
Anyways, moving onto the actual school part, I really enjoy it here. I find myself a lot more interested in the actual curriculum than I was in high school as I get to learn about the things I want to do with my future, which can be really exciting to think about. I’ve been doing well and getting good grades which I hope to keep up next semester as next year, I will be getting ready ready to go on what’s called a “co-op” at my school. Basically, students get the opportunity to work full-time with a company for a given semester and we get school credit for it as well; I’m really hoping to get a position with the Red Sox as I am somewhat of a baseball geek. Also, speaking of baseball, I made the university club team like I was hoping and have had a blast playing baseball with a great group of guys.
Lastly, I just wanted to thank you as well as the the rest of Kiwanis so much for the scholarship. Worrying about paying tuition can be really stressful, but with you and the club’s kindness and generosity, I have one less thing to worry about, and it has truly been a gift that I will not forget. Words can not express how much this means to me. I hope you are having a great fall so far, and I wish you and the club well for the holiday season.
Thank you so much,
May 26, 2015 | News, Photos, Scholarships
On May 17, 2015, the Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates honored 28 students and their families at the Los Verdes Golf Course. Outstanding high school graduates represented: PV and PVP High Schools; the San Pedro, Narbonne and Phineas Banning Magnet High Schools; the Port of Los Angeles High School; and the Harbor Teacher Preparatory Academy. Continuing scholars represented: USC; George Washington University; Washington College; University of Richmond; Occidental College; Ohio State University; and UCSD. Awards are based upon academic achievement, service and “heart.” In addition to a monetary award (which may continue throughout undergraduate work), the club offers year-round support and mentoring for these future leaders. Applications are available every February at www.kiwanisclubrhe.org.
Jan 15, 2015 | News, Scholarships
The Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates is once again pleased to offer scholarships to deserving students from our local South Bay area. Applications are welcomed from students planning to go to a four-year college or university as well as those planning to attend a community college or vocational program.
For more information and to download the application go to Scholarships.
Jul 23, 2014 | News, Photos, Programs, Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsor Jackie Glass with 2014 Jackie Glass scholars.
Dr. Joyce Campbell and 2014 Kiwanis Club of RHE Scholars.
The 2014 Scholarship Awards Dinner was a great evening! Awards were presented to high school seniors and continuing scholars from Palos Verdes and the surrounding community that were selected for their leadership skills and in return were asked to pay it forward in the future.
Joyce Campbell, Ph.D., P.T., chair of the Scholarship Committee thanks everyone who helped make it a success: Rori Roje for candidate selection; Carolyn Price for invitations; Kathy Chu for programs; Erin Ruymen for RSVPs; Herb Stark for treasurer duties; Evelyn Salinas for table and podium decorations; Karen Held for her special presentation to Candace Johnson; Benjamin Carter for photography; Richard Sherman for music; and Jackie Lowe, Private Event Director for Los Verdes Golf Course for her personal attention to our event and her continuing support of KRHE. And one more, huge thank you to everyone who raised funds throughout the past year!
Jun 1, 2013 | Photos, Programs, Scholarships
Twenty-one scholarships were awarded by the Kiwanis Club of RHE on May 31, at an evening ceremony overlooking the ocean at the Los Verdes Golf Course. High school seniors from Palos Verdes and the surrounding community were selected for their academic achievement, service and what the club calls “heart.” Students may apply for merit or for both merit and financial need. In addition, prior KRHE scholarship recipients who are doing well and who have continued financial need may apply for continuing scholarships. The continuing scholar “Hall of Fame” is impressive. Since the inception of the continuing scholar program 4 years ago, the Hall of Fame includes: a BS and MBA graduate from MIT; a BS and MS graduate from Stanford; and a BA/BS graduate from USC. All three are young women who will carry their Kiwanis mentorship forward. One continuing scholar, who is earning two degrees from Georgetown and Columbia Universities, was a child who attended Project Shoe when she was in the second grade! How time flies! Who knew she would be an international scholar?
The Kiwanis Club of RHE awards ceremony is special for many reasons. One of the most important features is the special recognition of parents, grandparents, guardians and significant others of the recipients. The “families” receive a folder with a letter of recognition for the family’s efforts, a copy of the student’s biography to share with friends and family, and an heirloom copy of the program. It is an evening to remember!
All of the scholarships are made possible by those who donate to our scholarships and to our other club charities. The Palos Verdes Half-Marathon, 5-K and other events provide the majority of funds for the KRHE activities. During this time of fiscal insecurity and economic crisis, it is important to remember that clubs like Kiwanis give back far more to the community than they receive. THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE SPONSORS!
