National deadline: Set by local Rotary Clubs and usually fall between March and August of the year preceding the study abroad year
Eligibility requirements:
• Applicants must have completed at least two years of university or college course work or must have a secondary school education and have been employed in a recognized vocation for at least two years when the scholarship begins.
• All applicants must be citizens of a country in which there is a Rotary club.
Award summary and conditions: The Ambassadorial Scholarships program supports the vision of The Rotary Foundation to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace. During the study period, scholars are expected to be outstanding ambassadors of goodwill to the people of the host country through appearances before Rotary clubs and districts, schools, civic organizations, and other forums. After study has been completed, scholars share their experiences with the people of their home countries and Rotarians who sponsored their scholarships. Each scholar is assigned a sponsor and host Rotarian counselor who provide orientation and advice in preparing for and completing a successful study period in another country.
The scholarship is for one regular academic year (usually nine months) of full-time study at an institution assigned by The Rotary Foundation Trustees. Because the scholarship is limited to one academic year, recipients may not be able to earn degrees or diplomas during the study period. The scholarship may also be used for vocational training.
The scholarship provides a flat grant of US $27,000. Funding is intended to defray costs associated with round-trip transportation, one month of intensive language training (if assigned by the Foundation), required fees for a normal course load, room and board, and educational supplies. Refer to the RI Web site, www.rotary.org, to confirm the award amount for a specific program year. Availability of scholarship funds varies by Rotary district. Applicants who request and are assigned to an institution where costs exceed the grant amount must pay all additional costs.
Application process: The availability of Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships is determined by each Rotary district and varies from year to year. Some districts may not offer scholarships. Applicants must initially apply through a Rotary club located in the area of their legal or permanent residence, or place of full-time study or employment.
Application materials: http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/AmbassadorialScholarships/Pages/Howtoapply.aspx
• Application form
• Autobiography
• Statement of intent
• Resume
• Language Ability Forms (as required)
• Two letters of recommendation
• Transcripts
Faculty representative: Keith Raether
Selection process: Rotary Club-endorsed candidates will compete at the district level, and district-endorsed applications will be forwarded to the Foundation for Trustee approval and study institution assignment. The Foundation directly notifies all candidates of approved scholarships and assignments. Applications sent directly to the Foundation without club and district endorsements will not be considered.
Contact information: http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/AmbassadorialScholarships/Pages/ridefault.aspx
