PUTNAM — The Putnam Rotary Club will be awarding more than $15,000 in scholarships this year.

The scholarships are open to students who live in Eastford, Pomfret, Putnam, Thompson or Woodstock, according to J. Scott Pempek, chairman of the Putnam Rotary Scholarship Committee.

Students attending the following schools are eligible: Putnam High School, Putnam Science Academy, Tourtellotte Memorial High School, Woodstock Academy, Marianapolis Preparatory or Pomfret Preparatory.

Scholarships will be awarded based on need, academic performance and community service.

The scholarship awards range from $500 to $1,000. Most will be a one-time award; however, two will be multi-year, Pempek said.

Applications are due by March 15 and the scholarships will be awarded in June.

A fillable PDF application is available at your school’s guidance office.

For more information contact: Scott Pempek at 860-821-0027 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.