The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. 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 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 Rotarians and others the experiences that led to greater understanding of their host countries.
General Eligibility
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.
Initial application must be made through a local Rotary club in the applicant ’s legal or permanent residence,or place of full-time study or employment.Persons with disabilities and members of Rotaract clubs are eligible and encouraged to apply.
TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS:
- Academic-year Ambassadorial Scholarship
- Multi-year Ambassadorial Scholarship
- Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarship
1. ACADEMIC-YEAR AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This 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.This scholarship may also be used for vocational training. Since candidates are expected to be proficient in the language of the host country,generally this scholarship is not appropriate for study of a foreign language.
What Does The Scholarship Cover?
Funding is provided to cover round-trip transportation, one month of intensive language training (if assigned by the Foundation), required fees for a normal course load,reasonable room and board, and some educational supplies. The Foundation will not pay additional costs resulting from personal living preferences.
Generally, awards will range between US$13,000 and US$25,000 depending upon actual costs at the assigned study institution. Refer to our Web site, www.rotary.org, to confirm the maximum award amount for a specific program year. Applicants who request and are assigned to an institution where costs exceed the maximum available must pay all additional costs.
2. MULTI-YEAR AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is for two years of full-time degree-oriented study at an institution assigned by The Rotary Foundation Trustees.The scholarship may be used for almost any field of
study, as long as the scholar is enrolled in a specific university degree program and takes course work which relates directly to the completion of one degree.
What Does The Scholarship Cover?
The Multi-Year Scholarship provides a flat grant of approximately US$12,500 or its equivalent for each year. Refer to our Web site, www.rotary.org, to confirm the maximum award
amount for a specific program year.Funding is intended to help supplement the costs of pursuing one degree at one study institution. Expenses beyond the amount provided are the
scholar ’s responsibility.
3. CULTURAL AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is for either three or six months of intensive language training and cultural immersion at a language school selected by The Rotary Foundation Trustees.The three-month
scholarship is most appropriate for studying a foreign language in which the applicant may already be somewhat proficient.The six-month scholarship is more appropriate for studying a language that presents a challenge to the applicant. Applicants are expected to have completed at least one year of college-level course work or equivalent of the proposed language of study.
What Does The Scholarship Cover?
Funding is provided to cover round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for language training,and homestay expenses. Scholars will stay with local families when possible.Funding
will not exceed approximately US$12,000 or its equivalent for a three-month scholarship or US$19,000 or its equivalent for a six-month scholarship.Most scholars will receive less than
these amounts, based on actual study expenses in the host country.Refer to our Web site, www.rotary.org, to confirm the maximum award amount for a specific program year.
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MATERIALS FOR DOWNLOAD:
Program Guide for Rotarians 245 K
Ambassadorial Scholarships Leaflet 201 K
Ambassadorial Scholar's Handbook 2004-05 1.2 M
Ambassadorial Scholar's Handbook 2003-04 1.1 M
Ambassadorial Scholarships Application Form 176 K
Scholarship Evaluation Form 71 K
First Report Form 21 K
Final Report Form 21 K
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