The Rotary Foundation Committees - Ambassadorial Scholar Subcommittee

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KEY DATES   for the application process for the 2013-2014 Rotary year are: June 30, 2012 Application Turned in to District from a Club August 11, 2012 District Interviews

• Types of Scholarships           • Key Qualifications

• Links to more information, applications

The Rotary Foundation's oldest and best-known program is the Ambassadorial Scholarship program. 

Established in 1947, this program has provided the opportunity for more than 38,000 men and women from 110 nations to study abroad under its auspices through scholarships valued at
$525 million.

Today, the Ambassadorial Scholarships Program of The Rotary Foundation is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships program. Through annual grants totaling approximately $26 million, recipients from about 70 countries will study in more than 65 different nations.

The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. While abroad, scholars serve as ambassadors of goodwill to the people of the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with local Rotarians and others the experiences that led to greater understanding of their host countries.

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Types of Scholarships Available in 2013

Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships provide funding for one academic year of study in another country. The scholarship covers round-trip transportation, tuition, fees, room and board expenses, and some educational supplies as a flat grant of US$27,000. Academic-Year Scholarships are available in 2013 (for use during the Rotary year that begins July 1, 2013, and ends June 30, 2014).

Application must be made through a local Rotary club. Club endorsed applications are due to the District Scholarship Committee by June 30, 2012.

Complete packets of information are mailed to club presidents and assistant governors early in January.
For additional information, contact:  Ivan Jones by phone (931-607-5013) or via email to ivan.jones@ttcshelbyville.edu

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Key Qualifications of an Ambassadorial Scholar

Qualified candidates must:

• Want to study abroad as representatives of Rotary and share their experience with District 6780 Rotary clubs when they return
  
• Complete an application
  
• Receive their sponsor clubs' formal recommendation
  
• Not be direct relatives of a Rotarian
  
• Have at least a B grade average
  
• Have competed at least two years of college by the time they would depart.
  

We place a special emphasis on the Ambassador in Ambassadorial Scholar. Yes, you are expected to be enrolled in a college or university abroad, but most importantly you will be representing Rotary and your sponsor club and your country.

LINKS TO INFORMATION ABOUT AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Links to information on Rotary's education programs  Ambassadorial Scholarship information How to apply for Ambassadorial Scholarships Ambassadorial Scholarship application (pdf)

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