Ambassadorial Scholarships, The Rotary Foundation's oldest and best-known program, was founded in 1947. Since then, nearly 38,000 men and women from about 100 nations have studied abroad under its auspices. Today it is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships program. Nearly 800 scholarships were awarded for study in 2005-06. Through grants totaling approximately US$500 million, recipients from about 70 countries studied in more than 70 nations.
"The Rotary Foundation does some terrific things, not the least of which is the Ambassadorial Scholarships program." — Michael R. Whiteman, international programs director, University of Idaho
The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas. The program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars serve as goodwill ambassadors to the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to a greater understanding of their host country.
Generous contributions from Rotarians worldwide represent a continued faith that today’s Ambassadorial Scholars will be tomorrow's community and world leaders.
Academic Ambassadorial Scholarship 2011-2012…value $25,000 each
Eligibility:
- All applicants must be citizens of a country in which there are Rotary clubs.
- Applicants must have completed at least two years of college-level coursework or equivalent professional experience before commencing their scholarship studies.
- Initial application must be made through a Rotary club in the applicant's legal or permanent residence or place of full-time study or employment.
- Candidates cannot be Rotarians, Honorary Rotarians, or employees of a club, district, or other Rotary entity or of Rotary International. Spouses, lineal descendants (child or grandchild by blood or legal adoption), spouses of lineal descendants, and ancestors (parent or grandparent by blood) of persons in the foregoing categories are also ineligible. Please note that Rotarians and their relatives remain ineligible for scholarship awards for 36 months after a Rotarian has resigned from club membership.
- The scholarships are not appropriate for students seeking to continue studies already begun at a foreign institution.
- Persons with disabilities and members of Rotaract clubs are eligible and encouraged to apply.
- In addition to the criteria listed above, applicants for Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships must be proficient in the language of the proposed host country.
- Must be willing to be an Ambassador of Goodwill and give presentations in the host country and upon return to home country
- Must attend the District Interview on June 5, 2010
- Must attend the Zone Orientation
- Must choose five institutions, be willing to attend any of them, and be accepted to the one assigned by TRF
- Must submit written reports to The Rotary Foundation and Home District during Ambassadorial Year
- Click here for Application and Information
- Click here for Program Guide for Rotarians
Rotary Peace Scholars Nominated by the District in 2010 to obtain a Master’s Degree during 2011-2013
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International has established the Rotary Centers for International Studies:
- to advance research, teaching, publication, and knowledge of issues of peace and goodwill, causes of conflict, and world understanding; same deadlines as for Rotary Ambassadorial Scholars and must attend interview June 5, 2010
- to provide advanced educational opportunities for a group of Rotary World Peace Scholars chosen from various countries and cultures in order to advance knowledge and world understanding among potential future leaders of government, business, education, media, and other professions
- to establish a program through which The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International and the member clubs of Rotary International may become increasingly effective in promoting greater tolerance and cooperation among peoples, leading to world peace and understanding. (Applicants must have undergraduate degree and 3-5 years of work experience in a compatible field).
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Sponsored Applications
Must be to District Chair by May 10, 2010
Mandatory Interviews
Saturday, June 5, 2010
starting at 8:30am
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