2011-2012 Scholarship Opportunities

Academic Year Ambassadorial Scholarship

The District application deadline is July 31, 2010. The Scholarship is worth up to $26,000 for one year.

What are the application procedures, and regulations?

• .Applications, and a complete set of regulations, are available online at http://www.rotary.org Click on the Students and Youth tab at the top of the page   

• .It is best for students to apply through the local club first. All scholarship recipients must be endorsed by a local club, and be assigned a sponsoring Rotarian. A student may apply directly to District, but will need to have sponsorship from a local club before his or her application can be forwarded to RI for approval 

• .The final packet of application materials for the Ambassadorial Scholar chosen to represent the District must be forwarded to RI by October 1, 2010 

• .Scholars choose five schools (no more than two in one country) at which they would like to study 

• .RI makes the final study institution assignment based on many factors, including availability of local RI support, and the student’s academic background 

• .Selected scholars must attend an RI-sponsored Outbound Scholars Orientation session before departure 

• .Students may study in any country in which there is a Rotary club; in some cases, students may need to receive intensive language training 

• .Students are required to give presentations to clubs while abroad, and upon return  

Who is eligible to apply?

• .Applicants must have completed at least two years of undergraduate work by the time they would study abroad (not by the time of application) 

• .Students may apply in their District of home residence, or where they are currently enrolled in college or university 

• .The scholarship may be used for either graduate or undergraduate-level work 

• .Applicants may not be Rotarians, or related to Rotarians 

• .There is no age limit; all applicants are welcome 

Who do I contact for questions?

Frances Bennett, District 7530 Scholarship Chair

Fran.Bennett@mail.wvu.edu

(304) 293-6199 work, (304) 276-3712 cell

Rotary Peace Fellowships

There are two RI programs that focus on furthering understanding of peace and conflict resolution. Rotarians may apply for the certificate program, but not the master’s degree. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree, or have commensurate experience, and a minimum of three years’ combined paid or unpaid full-time relevant work experience; or they must have five years’ relevant work experience with current full-time employment in a mid- to upper-level position. There is no direct cost to the district for either program. Applications, and a complete set of regulations, are available online at http://www.rotary.org