Schools
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- The Greater New Brunswick Rotary Club annually distributes scholarships to college bound students who demonstrate academic achievement, community service and financial need. As of 2021 our foundation has provided more than $500,000.00 in scholarships for undergraduates and veterans.
- We have received many letters of appreciation which illustrate the significant impact that Rotary Scholarships have on meeting educational aspirations. Here is an sample quote from one of the letter“I am writing to express my gratitude for the Rotary Club of New Brunswick Scholarship. As a single mother, money is tight, so getting this scholarship has done much to ease my mind by lightening the financial burden of going to school…and helping me accomplish my goal of becoming a nurse…Please know that your generous donation is truly making a difference in my life.”
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In partnership with Middlesex County College Foundation: “We thank you for the scholarship gift which…will cover the cost of course materials for two student veterans. Through your gift you are helping students achieve their dream of a college degree. We are grateful to have (Greater New Brunswick Rotary) as a partner in the success of Middlesex County College.”
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DICTIONARY PROJECT
Each 3rd grade student receives their own Rotary dictionary that has a variety of resources inside that can be used at school and at home. This donation will assist students become better writers, more active readers and resourceful learners.. The Rotary Dictionary Project based in Charleston, South Carolina manages distribution of dictionaries to third grade students in all 50 states of USA. Since its implementation in 1995, over 18 million children have received dictionaries based on generous support from thousands of people all across the country and organizations such as Rotary Club, Lions Club, Kiwanis Club and many more.
The Greater New Brunswick Rotary Club is very proud to be part of this program and we have so far distributed over 16000 dictionaries to third grades in New Brunswick, North Brunswick and Highland Park Elementary Schools.
Our Club received below thank you note in February 2017 from Mary French, Director of the Dictionary Project :
"Thank you for donating over 20,000 dictionaries to the children where you live. You have left an indelible mark on the lives of the children in your community by letting them know that you support their education and you want to see them succeed. Hopefully they will become Rotarians. We are proud to be part of the good work you do in your community and around the world through Rotary to improve the quality of life for everyone."
Our Rotary club is committed to continue our participation in this project.