Rotary Offers Two University Scholarships for International Studies; Up to $25,000 and $30,000

WHAT     Candidates are being sought for two Rotary college scholarships. Applicants must be:

District Grant Scholarships are for undergraduates/graduates who seek to spend the 2017-2018 academic year abroad. This scholarship provides funding for round-trip transportation, tuition and fees, room and board, some educational supplies and brush-up language training, if necessary, to a maximum of $25,000. The applicant should plan to study in a vocational area that is consistent with the mission of the Rotary Foundation, “Doing Good in the World.” Part of the experience will include performing service work with their host Rotary Club.

 

Global Grant Scholarships are available to students who will pursue a graduate degree abroad during the academic year 2017-2018. It is a $30,000 award for one academic year. Applicants must very closely align their curriculum and future career plans with one or more focus areas of Rotary service:

The awardees will also be responsible for performing a service project abroad consistent with their area of study.

 

Both scholarships, which are designed to further international understanding and good will, provide for study abroad in more than 200 countries where Rotary Clubs are located. During their studies abroad Rotary scholarship recipients will be “Ambassadors of Goodwill.”

 

HOW APPLY     Each applicant must be sponsored by his local Rotary Club of residence.  District Interviews will follow in June.  For more information on application process, please contact

 

 

WHEN          The deadline for applications is May 13, 2016.