Dedicated to supporting students in achieving their educational and career aspirations, River Cities offers scholarships each year to help them on their journey. This scholarship honors Brian Wegrzyn, a devoted 45-year club member, Paul Harris Fellow, and three-term president of the Mount Prospect & Prospect Heights Rotary Club. He also served as Assistant Governor for three terms and was a passionate advocate for student scholarships. Brian passed away in February 2025 after a battle with cancer, and the annual scholarship fund was renamed in his memory.
Each spring, the River Cities Rotary Club awards two $1,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors pursuing a vocational program, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree. The scholarship may be renewed for an additional year, provided the student maintains full-time enrollment and a grade point average of "B" or higher, bringing the total potential award to $3,000. The scholarship will be awarded to the students who have best demonstrated Rotary Key Values: Service Above Self, Leadership, and Community Service.
Application Materials
1. Submit this electronic application
2. Obtain 2 letters of reference from a teacher or coach and email to mgorr@d57.org
3. Arrange for high school e-transcripts to be emailed to mgorr@d57.org
Deadline for all application materials: April 10, 2026
Applicants must reside in Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, or Prospect Heights.
