The primary consideration of the Global Grant Scholarship Grant is to forge a link between Rotary and future skilled professionals within one of seven areas of focus.
The successful candidate will receive a Global Grant Scholarship, valued at $30 000 USD to fund one year graduate-level study at a university outside of Canada and the United States in 2021-22, leading to a career in one of Rotary’s seven areas of focus.
Rules of Eligibility
Scholarships may not be used for studies that are already underway. Global Grant Scholarship candidates must:
- Have completed an undergraduate degree by the time the scholarship period begins.
- Be citizens of a country in which there is a Rotary club.
- NOT be Rotarians, honorary Rotarians or closely related to a Rotarian. Rotaractors and former youth exchange students are eligible and encouraged to apply- provided they meet all other eligibility criteria.
- Submit an application through a local Rotary club in the applicant’s legal or permanent residence or place of full-time study or employment.
- Live in the host district during scholarship year.
- Be proficient in the native language of the host country.
Who Should Apply?
An ideal Global Grant Scholarship candidate:
- Possesses excellent leadership skills and potential
- Is interested in a field of study that has a direct impact on the humanitarian needs of the world in one of the following seven areas of focus:
- Peace and conflict prevention /resolution
- Disease prevention and treatment
- Maternal and child health
- Supporting the Environment
- Basic education and literacy
- Water and sanitation
- Economic and community development
Deadlines to receive 2021-2022 Global Grant Scholarship applications: Local Rotary Club: November 15, 2020, District Chair: November 30, 2020
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