"We want to encourage and reward students who find the real joy in serving others."
Charlie L., Former President, Rotary Club of Elmhurst
Since 1955, over 400 students from IC Catholic Prep, Timothy Christian and York Community High Schools have received more than $500,000 in scholarships.
We look for students who are committed to helping others through volunteering, service projects and community-based initiatives.
Rotary Scholarships
Elmhurst Rotary “Service Above Self” Scholarship
Looking for an outstanding senior that places an emphasis on helping others in their community. Must demonstrate financial need. One graduating senior from York, Timothy Christian, or I.C. College Prep will be awarded a $5,000 scholarship renewable for each of 4 years ($20,000 total) based on maintaining a C or better GPA throughout their college career. You do not need to be an Elmhurst resident.​
Apply here by March, 15, 2025.
Past Recipients
Daniella Chavez
2024 Recipient
Daniella will study neuroscience this fall at Michigan State University and aims for a career in medicine. While at York she was captain of both the Dive and Gymnastic teams where she showed personal leadership and team building skills. She cared for family members while juggling athletics and a tough academic schedule while keeping great grades.
Jake Lococo
2023 Recipient
Jake is studying Finance at the University of Kansas. While at York he was active in athletics through participation and coaching and served his student body as a York Ambassador and Peer Jury Member. Jake provided daily hospice care to 3 terminally ill family members during a 2-year period following COVID, embodying our motto “Service Above Self”.
Rebecca Kevil
2022 Recipient
Rebecca dedicated 4 years as a junior coach and role model for the Elmhurst Eagles cheer team, where her natural leadership helped the team place 2nd in by state competition. She competed on the Timothy Christian team which placed 3 years in a row at state competition. Now Rebecca is off to study architecture at Illinois State University.
Ava Hollis
2021 Recipient
Ava will be attending the University of Virginia to study neuroscience. She is excited and grateful to have been selected as a recipient of the Service Above Self Scholarship this year. Ava looks forward to representing the Rotary Club in all of her future endeavors as she strives to make a positive impact at UVA and beyond.
Abigail Pettineo
2020 Recipient
Abigail graduated in 2024 with a biology degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and is now applying to medical schools while working on research of the hormonal effects of depression on pregnancy. She is vice president of the Elmhurst Rotaract Club and continues to serve our community. She loves dancing and playing the cello.
Liam Parpan
2019 Recipient
Liam graduated in 2023 from Marquette University enrolled in the nursing program. He was president of the York High School Interact Club.