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Airport Rotary Foundation

Meet Our Future 

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2024 Scholarship Recipients

Over $1.3 million awarded since 1997

     The Airport Rotary Foundation is dedicated to empowering the future through education, providing essential scholarships to deserving students in select area high schools. Our commitment to fostering academic achievement and personal growth defines our purpose.

​     In our journey, we celebrate the diverse stories of our students, their aspirations, and the transformative impact of education. Each scholarship breathes life into our mission, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed and make a meaningful difference in our community.​

     Founded in 1997, we have awarded over $1.3 million in scholarships to Eugene area high school seniors toward four years of higher education at Oregon institutions.

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Eligibility

ARF members are in contact with local Eugene high school counselors to encourage high school seniors to apply for our $2000 stipend for their first year in higher education...

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About

The Airport Rotary Foundation (ARF) was created in 1997 by John Alvord, a charter member of the Rotary Club of Eugene Airport. In that year, six Eugene area high school students were awarded $1000 each...

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How You Can Help

 We raise money every year through an annual auction or a mail campaign. We are sponsored by businesses and individuals, as well as other foundations and an endowment to honor John Alvord...

Our 2024 Sponsors

The Four-Way Test

Of the things we think, say or do:

1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

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