Scholarships

 

The Marblehead Rotary Club has been awarding college scholarships to Marblehead high-school students in various different categories for many years. Many of our fund-raising efforts throughout the course of the year are focused on allowing us to provide high-school students with scholarship that will hopefully help them attend the college of their dreams.

 

F. Carlton "Carl" Siegel Memorial Scholarship 

This is a one year $5,000 scholarship. This scholarship is to be awarded to a student who demonstrates a strong interest and has made a significant contribution in the area of community service. Carl Siegel lived his life according to the Rotary Motto "Service Above Self". His dedication and service to our town of Marblehead lasted over 36 years; from Park & Rec Department, to Little League and Youth Football coach and referee, to Board Member of the Water and Sewer Commission for 36 years, and on it goes.

Carl was a valuable member of our Rotary Club for over 30 years. He served as our Treasurer for 27 years. Carl was very instrumental in all of our projects.

Donald Humphreys Veterans Memorial Scholarship 

This is a one year $5,000 scholarship. This scholarship is named in honor of distinguished United States Marine Corps Veteran, Donald Humphreys who served in the Pacific Theatre of World War II. This scholarship specifically seeks to honor the child or close relative of a U.S. military veteran. Applicants must be a Marblehead resident and should make specific reference to their veteran related eligibility. Particular attention will be paid to the community service efforts of the applicant. Your cover letter should include veteran/relative status.

Rotary Club of Marblehead Scholarships 

We have TWO scholarships in this category. Each is a ONE year $5,000 scholarship. These scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors living in Marblehead who plan to further their education at an institution of higher learning. This excludes national service academics, but does not eliminate any other four-year, two-year, or trade/training institution. Awards are based on financial need as well as the student’s record of achievement. We are particularly attentive to the well-rounded student who has excelled in academics as well as having contributed in other areas such as sports, music or theater, civic commitments, and the like. 

Click here to request a recommendation letter be sent to the scholarship committee directly. 

Apply with the MHS general application, resume, cover letter, and a copy of your unofficial transcript. Please write 2 paragraphs telling us why "Service Above Self" and community service is important to you and how you demonstrate this in your own life.

Recommendation letters are required. Incomplete applications WILL NOT be considered.

Email: Mrs. Benman: benman.loretta@marbleheadschools.org. Put "Rotary Club of Marblehead Scholarships" in the subject line. 

DEADLINE: APRIL 9, 2026 @ 11:59 pm

 

Scholarship for College Undergraduates!

The Rotary Club of Marblehead Scholarship for College Undergraduates is a one year $5,000 scholarship. The purpose of this scholarship is to support college undergraduates who have graduated from MHS or are residents of Marblehead. 

For our “New Scholarship for College Undergraduates”, please provide the following information:

1. Complete the MHS General Application
2. Must be enrolled in a college or university
3. Maintain a GPA of 3.0
4. Provide a recent transcript
5. Provide a resume and cover letter
6. Provide a 250 word essay answering "What the Rotary motto Service Above Self means to you and how receiving the scholarship enables you to fulfill this mission."

Contact gwinnancy@gmail.com with any questions.

Email completed application to: Mrs. Benman: benman.loretta@marbleheadschools.org  Put "Rotary Club of Marblehead Scholarships - College Undergraduates" in the subject line. 

DEADLINE: APRIL 9, 2026 @ 11:59 pm