The Ambassadorial Scholarship is a $26,000 grant to defray tuition and other fees, round-trip transportation, educational supplies, accommodations and other living expenses for one academic year of study abroad. The scholarship is for qualified students with at least two years of college completed, a demonstrated academic excellence and leadership, exhibited community service and a strong interest in history, politics and culture. Recipients must give regular presentations to Rotary members and actively participate in the organization's service projects abroad. Students must submit applications to their local Rotary clubs participating in the program and deadlines vary each year. Applicants must undergo language proficiency exams where necessary and are responsible for applying to the foreign academic institution, obtaining visas and organizing travel arrangements.
Resource Development Department
Educational Programs
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
One Rotary Center
1560 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201-3698
847-866-3000
rotary.org
Approximately 100 Rotary Peace Fellows receive this annual grant, which leads to a Master's degree or professional development certificate. To qualify, applicants must have a bachelor's degree and exhibited academic achievement. Master's degree applicants must show proficiency in a second language and a minimum of three years relevant work experience (paid or unpaid) while professional development applicants must exhibit proficiency in English, five years of relevant work experience and have current full-time employment in a mid to upper-level position. Master's degree fellows participate in a 15 to 24 month course at one of the six centers or seven universities affiliated with the Rotary club and earn a degree in international relations, conflict resolution, sustainable development or a related field. A professional development fellow receives a certificate in peace and conflict resolution after participating in a three-month course at a Rotary-affiliated center or university.
The Rotary International
One Rotary Center
1560 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201-3698
847-866-3000
rotary.org
The Simi Valley Rotary club offers academic and vocational grants ranging from $750 to $2000 to graduating high school seniors. Candidates must be members of one of the four Simi Valley Interact clubs or local high school students who demonstrate community service, academic success and financial need. In 2009, the club awarded a total of $13,000 to nine graduating seniors. Successful recipients of the scholarship are responsible for registering in college or vocational school. Applicants must submit a completed application, recommendation letters from teachers, other letters of reference and high school transcripts to the Rotary Scholarship Award Committee application before the deadline.
Rotary Scholarship Award Committee
c/o Roger W. Coger
1985 Yosemite Avenue Suite 241
Simi Valley, CA 93063
simivalleyrotary.org