The Story Behind the Scholarship:
The only charter member still active with the Southaven Rotary Club is creating a legacy with a scholarship Endowment that will keep improving his community for generations. “Rotary has been interested in the education of this community since the club was chartered in the 1960s,” Southaven developer Al Gilless said in explaining his charitable investment. “I really think it’s the key to the future.”
“I’m not a college graduate,” Gilless said, “but I’d like to help the kids who are working really hard to get theirs.” Gilless took advantage of the Community Foundation’s initiative to provide 25% matching funds for all of its scholarship Endowments above $50,000. “I was glad to partner with the Community Foundation,” Gilless said. “I feel like the Community Foundation is doing a good job.”
Scholarship Requirements & Information:
*Seniors in high school graduating from Southaven High School, Horn Lake High School, Northpoint Christian School, DeSoto Central High School, or Lake Cormorant High School are eligible to apply.
*Applicant must have: 2.75 minimum GPA & 20 minimum ACT Score.
*Scholarship Amount: $1,500 total dispersed in two semesters. $750 first semester, $750 second semester
*Application Deadline: April 18th
* Application can be obtained from high school counselors at the designated school.