Rotary Foundation Scholarships Program

Rotary Foundation
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.

Selection criteria

Target group:	Undergraduate, Master's degree, Bachelor's degree , PhD degree
Purpose:	Study
Field of study:	All
Countries:	All
Eligible candidates:	All applicants must be citizens of a country in which there are Rotary clubs.

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.

Grant award period: 2011-2012

Closing date: For 2011-12 awards, club deadlines may be as early as 1 March 2010 or as late as 15 August 2010

Application procedure:

• Application materials for 2011-12 Ambassadorial Scholarships and Rotary Grants for University Teachers become available from the Rotary club in the applicant’s area of permanent residence or full-time study. • Applicants must contact the nearest Rotary club to :o Determine whether scholarship funding is available
o Ask about local application deadlines
o Obtain application materials

January-15 July 2010: Applicants should complete the 2011-12 application, researching possible institutions of study. There is no need to apply for or take language tests at this time.

September-15 December 2010 : All 2011-12 scholarship applicants will receive notification of their study institution assignments.

February 2011 :All 2011-12 scholarship recipients will receive a packet of information from the Foundation.

For further information see: http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/AmbassadorialScholarships/Pages/ridefault.aspx

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