Grant Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

The Rotary Vocational Fund of Arizona (TRVFA) can provide qualifying applicants a one-time grant of up to $3,000 to pursue technical or vocational education or training.

An applicant for a Rotary Vocational Fund of Arizona grant MUST:

1. apply for financial aid using the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and meet certain financial needs
2. be a legal resident of the state of Arizona
3. enroll at a school in Arizona
4. be sponsored by a local Rotary Club in Arizona or Needles, California
5. seek training in a qualifying vocational area as listed below:

Applicants for funding or support who seek education, training or skill development in one of these fields will be preferred by TRVFA over applicants in other fields which do not provide a livable wage or career-oriented employment after program completion.

Trades, Maintenance & Construction

• Professions related to building infrastructure – roads, bridges, utilities and other similar items – needed to advance Arizona’s economy and increase competitiveness for attracting high-wage employers.
• “Green collar” professions: environmentally sensitive design, construction and maintenance; environmental technologies such as solar system production/installation.
• Manufacturing, precision machining and welding.

Health and Wellness

• Nursing, medical assisting and other direct care provider professions for which there is a shortage of qualified workers in Arizona.
• Long-term care providers to address the needs of an aging population.
• Medical support personnel, including technicians and lab workers.

Emerging Technologies

• Established professions relating to new technologies, including social media and internet industries, computer or network repair and maintenance, data management and analysis, and communications.
• Forensics and other new technology professions related to the public good.

Because the requirements that relate to financial needs and qualifying courses of study are set by Arizona state law, we are obligated to verify that every applicant meets these standards.

What kind of training and expenses will qualify?