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The Portsmouth-Tiverton Rotary Club is now taking applications for its 2025 scholarship program. This opportunity is open to graduating seniors from Portsmouth and Tiverton High Schools who need financial help for college.

The scholarship aims to recognize students who live up to the Rotary’s “Service Above Self” motto through their community work, leadership, and academic success.

If you’re a student planning to start college in Fall 2025, you can get an application from your high school guidance office or by emailing RotaryClubofPortsmouthRI@gmail.com.

The deadline to apply is April 30, 2025.

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