Application Process
You are expected to read the handbook before finding a scholar; it contains important information you will need to navigate the selection process, propose a scholarship candidate, and (if your candidate is successful) receive the funds from District 5870.
✅ Club conducts internal candidate selection process - September 15 - March 26
✅ Club requests access to online application via Club Endorsement Form
Deadline to submit: March 23
✅ Upon verifying club has completed/submitted: (1) Grant Management Training (GMTS), (2) MOU and (3) 990 on (Public) Club Qualification Tracking WorkSheet and emails CTE Coordinator emails Club the Candidate Scholarship Application link
✅ Online application (along with required supporting documents) is submitted
Deadline to submit: April 10
✅ Club receives notification of individual interview time and zoom link to be held April 27, 2026
✅ CTES Coordinator informs students and sponsors of selection or non-selection of scholarship
✅ Awarded Scholarship Recipients submit required Acceptance Form
✅ Upon approval by Rotary International and fulfillment of ALL qualification requirements; club will receive funding
✅ Club Submits Final Report and receipts. Deadline to submit: June 15, 2028
Deadlines
June 15, 2026 - Club Interim or Final Reports for recipients in 2025-2026 Rotary year
July – September 2026 - Clubs develop a committee for interviewing and selecting a candidate for 2027-2028 school year.
September 15, 2026 - A sample CTE scholarship application and handbook will be available
March 23, 2026 - Deadline for Club CTES sponsors to REQUEST access for application
March 26, 2027 to April 10, 20267 - Club sponsors direct Scholarship candidates with application link
April 10, 2027 - Deadline for all applications.
April 27, 2026 - Candidate Interviews
June 15, 2027 - Club Interim or Final Reports due for recipients of 2026 - 2027 Rotary year
Sponsoring clubs are expected to contribute at least another $250 towards the student’s expenses and can, if they desire, increase this amount to cover project costs.
Forms
The Forms section in the sidebar contains three important documents:
A sample CTES Application for download and review by Clubs and applicants. NOTE: Hardcopy applications will not be accepted. After clubs select their candidates, they must request a link to the online application from the District 5870 CTES Chair.
The link for the online RY 2026-27 CTES Club Endorsement for clubs sponsoring a CTES candidate. This form will not be open to receive responses until after 1 January 2027.
Downloads
The download section of this page also has three very important documents:
2027-28 CTES Handbook. START HERE
Final Report Form