The Ambassadorial Scholarship program awards $25,000 to each grant recipient to use for studies or investigative work for the duration of one academic year. The program aims to advance world understanding, peace and goodwill by increasing awareness of and respect for cultural differences; another of the program’s goals is to develop leaders to address the humanitarian challenges and needs of the global community. Applicants must apply through a Rotary club in their area of permanent or legal residence or place of fulltime study or employment.
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
1560 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201-3698
847-866-3000
www.rotary.org/rotarycenters
Peace Scholarships from the Rotary Foundation support the pursuit of a two-year master’s degree or certificate in fields such as public administration, sustainable development, international relations, or peace and conflict resolution. Study must be at one of the Rotary Centers for International Studies in the United States, Japan, France, Argentina, England or Thailand.
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
1560 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201-3698
866-976-8279
www.rotary.org/rotarycenters
This program enables students ages 15 to 19 to live with host families, attend youth camps and study in a different country. Both long- and short-term programs are available. To learn what countries participate, contact Rotarians or the Youth Exchange chair in your local area. The New Generations Exchange program is open to students ages 18 to 25 for self-designed programs of three to six weeks. Long-term exchange programs involve homestays with local families and attendance at a local school; students ages 15 to 19 are eligible.
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
1560 Rotary Center
Evanston, IL 60201-3698
847-866-3421
www.rotary.org/rotarycenters