Rotary International Scholarships in District 7530

Rotary International District 7530 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; 2011-2012 Scholarship Opportunities

Academic Year Ambassador= ial Scholarship

July 31, 2= 010. The Scholarship is worth up to $26,000 for one y= ear.

What are the application procedures, and regulations?

· A= pplications, and a complete set of regulations, are available online at http://www.rotary.org Click on the Stud= ents and Youth tab at the top of the page

· I= t 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 forwarde= d to RI for approval

· C= lubs should set their own deadlines for the scholarship process, but the deadlin= es should be early enough to collect applications, interview the candidates, a= nd forward the necessary documents to the District before July 31

· T= he final packet of application materials for the Ambassadorial Scholar chosen to represent the District must be forwarded to RI by October 1, 2010

· S= cholars choose five schools (no more than two in one country) at which they would l= ike to study

· RI makes the final study institution assignment based on many factors, includi= ng availability of local RI support, and the student’s academic backgrou= nd

· S= elected scholars must attend an RI-sponsored Outbound Scholars Orientation session before departure

· S= tudents may study in any country in which there is a Rotary club; in some cases, students may need to receive intensive language training<= /p>

· S= tudents are required to give presentations to clubs while abroad, and upon return <= o:p>

Who is eligible to apply?

· A= pplicants must have completed at least two years of undergraduate work by the time th= ey would study abroad (not by the time of application)

· St= udents may apply in their District of home residence, or where they are currently enrolled in college or university

· T= he scholarship may be used for either graduate or undergraduate-level work

· A= pplicants may not be Rotarians, or related to Rotarians

· T= here is no age limit; all applicants are welcome

How can Rotarians help m= ake the District Scholarship programs successful?

· I= nclude information about the scholarships in your club newsletter, and announce th= eir availability during your meetings

· C= reate a link from your club website to the RI link to educational programs

· E= ducate club members on how scholarships help reach RI’s goal of increasing international understanding and goodwill on a personal level

· C= ontact local colleges and universities to encourage eligible students to apply

· P= lace media announcements soliciting applications to your local club

· I= nvite former, and outgoing, scholars to speak to your club

· I= nvite the district scholarship chair to speak to your club

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 P= eace Fellowships

There are two RI programs that focus on furthering understanding of p= eace 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 minim= um of three years’ combined paid or unpaid full-time relevant work experien= ce; 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 distric= t for either program. Applications, and a complete set of regulations, are availa= ble online at http://www.rotary.org=

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	Rotary= Peace and Conflict Studies	Rotary= Centers for International Studies
Durati= on	3 months<= o:p>	Up to 2 y= ears
Number= of Students	Two sessi= ons per year of up to 30 participants each	Class of = up to 60 selected annually
Degree=	Certifica= te	U.S. Mast= er's (or the equivalent)
Fundin= g	Participa= nt’s employer; if employer can’t pay, scholar will be considered for fellowship	1. Donate= d DDF Funds 2. The Ro= tary Foundation and Chulalon= gkorn University <= /o:p> 3. The Em= bassy of Switzerland in Thailand
Locati= on	Bangkok, T= hailand	7 Rotary = Centers in 6 countries
Applic= ation Deadline	Rolling	1-Jul
14-20 mon= ths in advance of studies
Candid= ates per District	Unlimited=	One<= /o:p>
Langua= ge Requirement	English	Two or mo= re languages, including study institution language of instruction=