Manier Scholarships

Will R. Manier Jr.
Memorial Scholarship Awards

Will R. Manier, Jr. was one of Tennessee’s most illustrious Rotarians. He was a Charter Member of the Nashville Rotary Club, organized in 1913. He was President of the Nashville Club during the 1921-22 Rotary year, and District Governor during the 1923-24 year. Under his leadership many new Rotary clubs were established. He was named President of Rotary International for 1936-37 and served Rotary with great distinction. Until his death on January 31, 1953, he was recognized as one of the outstanding leaders of the Rotary world.

Rotarians in his home district approved plans for the Will R. Manier, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Awards at the April 1956 District Conference. The first awards were given for the 1956-57 school year. Awards have been made annually since that time.

Eligibility:

Any boy or girl residing in District 6760 who plans to enroll in the freshman class of an institution of higher learning in any state may apply for one of these scholarships, with the understanding that the scholarship is to be used during the two semesters or three quarters of the succeeding academic year.

	This is a one-time, one-year scholarship in the amount of $1,500.
	The District accepts applications from the 64 Rotary Clubs in District 6760
	The district awards eight scholarships: 4 males and 4 females
	Applications should be received by a local Rotary Club by 28 February. After a thorough review, each club may sponsor one male and one female applicant. Applications must be sent by the Club to the District by 20 March.
	Recipients are announced no later than 1 May. Checks are paid at the beginning of the quarter or semester to the institution of higher learning.

WILL R. MANIER, JR. SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Shirley Jones Vice President of Public Affairs Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 1904 Jackson, TN 38302-1904	731-423-2200 sajones@jacksontn.com
Committee: Jim Blankenship (Humboldt), Tom Cole (Clarksville Sunrise), Dee Ann Culbreath (Jackson), Mary Jones (Donelson-Hermitage), Kathy Kitzman (Jackson Old Hickory), Dewayne Sagen (Nashville)

This Page Last Updated on 04/22/2008

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Will R. Manier Jr. Memorial Scholarship Awards

Will R. Manier Jr.
Memorial Scholarship Awards