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Rotary District 9675 Global Grant Scholarships Program
Are you a scholar who is contemplating Post Graduate Study at an overseas university or tertiary institution and would like to obtain scholarship funding. then read on . But don't be deterred, if you want to learn more about Rotary's Grants programs then stay on line and keep reading .
This page has been established to provided information about the Grants program to interested students meeting the below criteria.
Intending applicants should be aware that this Program is run and coordinated by our associated District on behalf of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International . It is not a program specifically run by the Rotary Club of Engadine, but this club is willing to assist those interested students
About The Global Grants Scholarship program
Rotary District 9675 supports the Global Grant Scholarship Program of The Rotary Foundation and will from time to time offer one Global Grant Scholarship each year. This scholarship program is funded by District 9675 and the Rotary Foundation providing a scholarship of approximately US$30,000.
The purpose of the Global Grant Scholarship program is to support international study at post graduate level. Unfortunately applications for the 2019 Study year have now closed
Scholarship Information
Applications are invited from candidates who work or live within District 9675. The scholarship is awarded through a globally competitive process. Relevant details include:
- The scholarship must be aligned to one or more of Rotary’s six areas of focus. See list below
- The Scholarship must be for overseas study at a post-graduate level at a recognised university or institution.
- The Scholar must provide confirmation of admission to his/her selected university or institution at the time of application.
- The period of study may be used to contribute towards gaining a higher degree or qualification.
- The applicant must not have commenced the proposed year of study at his/her selected university or institution prior to applying for the scholarship.
- The applicant must be proficient in the language of instruction of the host country.
During the course of study Scholars are expected to interact with local Rotarians and Rotary clubs and should always be mindful that they serve in the role of ambassadors of District 9675 and Rotary to the community where they will be studying.
Rotary's areas of Focus
- Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution
- Disease Prevention and Treatment
- Water and Sanitation
- Maternal and Child Health
- Basic Education and Literacy
- Economic and Community Development
Applicant Eligibility
We are seeking candidates with the following attributes:
- A proven record of success in his/her academic field or vocation.
- Commitment to a career in one of Rotary’s six areas of focus.
- Demonstrated personal commitment to community service.
- Personal qualities to be a good ambassador for Rotary and Australia.
- Excellent leadership skills and potential.
- Well-defined and realistic goals.
- Concrete ideas for advancing within his/her chosen field.
- Commitment to participate in Rotary activities.
- Sincerity about maintaining a lifelong relationship with Rotary after the scholarship period.
Exclusions: The Applicant cannot be: (1) a Rotarian; (2) an employee of a Rotary Club, Rotary District, or other Rotary entity, or of Rotary International; (3) the spouse, a lineal descendant (child or grandchild by blood or stepchild, legally adopted or not), the spouse of a lineal descendant, or an ancestor (parent or grandparent by blood) of any person in the foregoing two categories.
Scholarship Application Process and Timeline
Usually Applications must be forwarded to the District 9675 Scholarship Committee by early April each year with District interviews and selection will be held on late April . This interview is compulsory and alternate dates are not available. The selected candidate will be notified of the District 9675 decision within 48 hours. The District Scholarship Committee will proceed with the on-line grant application process of The Rotary Foundation together with the selected Applicant in May . Please note that the final decision in the selection of the District 9675 Global Grant Scholar is by The Rotary Foundation. An early decision is expected from the Rotary Foundation to allow the student to depart at the beginning of August .
Closing Date for Applications:
Applications must be received by the District 9675 Scholarship Chair, by the advertised date
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