Catherine Jirak Scholarship
Leadership is the catalyst for change in our world. Good leaders can be any age and can appear in any situation, in any group, and at any time.
Rotation Digital, in connection with the Brydon Group, is dedicated to investing in the future by empowering the best and brightest to develop leadership skills so they can step up in their communities, regardless of their financial circumstances. Rotation Digital believes that education is a key component of leadership development.
This scholarship honors an amazing leader from one of our company's history - Cathy Jirak - and seeks to support the next generation of individuals looking to follow in Cathy's footsteps. Rotation Digital believes in five core values that inspired leaders possess - discipline, effort, accountability, knowledge and integrity. Individuals with these five values will undoubtedly create a lasting impact on the world, big or small, as Cathy has.
Any dependent of an employee of Rotation Digital or one of its companies may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us how receiving this scholarship would help you grow as a leader. Tell us about the impact you hope to make through your leadership.
How will receiving this scholarship support your growth as a leader, and what impact do you aspire to make through your leadership?
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The application deadline is Apr 4, 2026. Winners will be announced on May 5, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 5, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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