Candidates in the Morrison, IL-area are now being sought for two Rotary college scholarships, which are designed to further international understanding and good will. Applicants must be
- college freshmen who plan to study abroad their junior year or
- upperclassmen/college graduates who want to complete a graduate year abroad.
The deadline for applications is April 30, 2014.
Both scholarships provide for study abroad in more than 200 countries where Rotary Clubs are located.
During their studies abroad Rotary Scholarship recipients will act as “Ambassadors of Good Will.” Through appearances before Rotary Clubs and Districts, schools, civic organizations, and other forums, the students will represent Rotary International, the United States, and their community–as they work to further international understanding.
District Grant Scholarships are for undergraduates/graduates who seek to spend the 2015-2016 academic year abroad. The scholarships are for one academic year. They provide funding for round-trip transportation, tuition and fees, room and board, some educational supplies and brush-up language training, if necessary, up to a maximum of $23,000. The applicant should plan to study in a vocational area that is consistent with the mission of the Rotary Foundation, “Doing Good in the World.” Part of the experience will include performing service work in conjunction with their host Rotary Club.
Global Grant Scholarships are available to students who will be pursuing a graduate degree abroad during the academic year 2015-2016. It is a $30,000 award for one academic year. Applicants must very closely align their curriculum and future career plans with one or more focus areas of Rotary service: Peace and Conflict Resolution; Disease Prevention and Treatment; Water and Sanitation; Maternal and Child Health; Basic Education and Literacy; and Economic and Community Development. The awardees will also be responsible for performing a service project abroad consistent with their area of study.
HOW TO APPLY For more information on applications, please contact Rotarian listed
below.
ABOUT ROTARY AND ITS INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM
The Rotary International Scholarships program is the world’s largest privately sponsored university scholarship program of its kind. Focused on humanitarian service, personal diplomacy, and academic excellence, the program has sponsored over 40,000 Rotary Scholars to study abroad since it began in 1947.
Rotary is an organization of business and professional persons united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world.
For more information contact Dr. Suellen Girard at suellen.girard@morrisonschools.org.