In 1988 The Darcy Akers Scholarship Fund was created as a separate Florida Corporation. Darcy Akers was the daughter of Club member William Akers, III and granddaughter of charter member William Akers, Jr., who was tragically killed in an automobile accident in 1986 while in route from Ormond Beach to the University of Florida in Gainesville. Active members of this Corporation are all active members of the Rotary Club of Ormond Beach and the Board of Directors of the Fund mirror the Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Ormond Beach. The purpose of the Fund is to provide meaningful, four year scholarships for Ormond Beach area residents. As of 2009 the Fund's total principle was over $350,00 dollars.. Current recipients are shown below. We are very proud of each of them for both their academic accomplishments and contribution to their schools.

 
Direct inquiries to our Fund Chairman - Dr. John O. Akers - Email by clicking here PAST SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS 

2010
Kaylee Richmond - University of Florida
Aubrey Oyler - University of Florida

2009
Aimee Dolan - University of Florida
Charlotte Zuber - University of North Florida

2008
Erica Ngaenha - University of Florida
Erin Potter - University of South Florida
2007
Ami Austin - University of Florida
Michelle David - University of South Florida

2006
Joseph Campbell - Stetson University
Jennifer McCormack - University of Florida
Brian Sharp - University of Florid

2004
Sandra Roddy - University of Florida
Laura Lee Wendland - Undecided

 

2003
Kasey Pearson - Abilene Christian University
Kristina Graczyk - University of Central Florida

2002
Laura McCormack - University of Florida
Robert McAlister - University of North Florida
John Michael Beitia - Colby College

 

2001
Nicole Komara - Birmingham Southern
Elizabeth Jeyaseelan - University of Miami

Rotary Club of Ormond Beach, P. O Box 104, Ormond Beach, FL 32175 - U.S.A.


INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DARCY AKERS SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORED BY THE ROTARY CLUB OF ORMOND BEACH
 
Applicants to be considered must be in the upper 15% of their senior class and attend high school in Volusia County. Additional criteria to be considered include financial need, extracurricular activities and community involvement. Finalists will be interviewed.

In addition to filling out this application online, The following documents listed below MUST be mailed the SAME DAY you complete the online application, send in care of:

Dr. John Akers
549 Health Boulevard
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Attn: Darcy Akers Scholarship.

1.) A copy of your senior year high school transcript, which includes the applicant's numerical scholastic rank and SAT score.
2.) A letter of reference from guidance counselor.
3.) Another letter of reference (must be outside your family and school).
4.) A copy of the first page of your family's Form 1040 or Form 1040EZ income tax return from the previous year.

All of the above-requested information must be received by April 1, 2011. Any Application received after April 15, 2010 will not be considered.

NOTE: Following instructions "to the letter" and completing every numerical section of this application is a TEST!
THE DARCY AKERS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Please enter your first and last name.
2. Permanent Address & Phone Number(s)

Your Street Address
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Your Home Phone Number

A Secondary Phone Number If Applicable


Please name all of your current parents and guardians.

Please list your most recent high school.

Please list your current counselor's name, if applicable.
7. Description of part-time work, organizations, societies, clubs and
any other activities in which you have been active during the past four years:
8. Honors and Special Recognitions
9. Please list the Colleges You Have Applied To:
10. Briefly describe your goals and aspirations and what separates
you from the rest of your class:
11. ESTIMATED FIRST YEAR COLLEGE EXPENSES
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BALANCE YET TO BE SECURED BY YOU AND YOUR FAMILY: $
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TOTAL ASSETS MINUS TOTAL LIABILITIES: $
08/01/10
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