Download Rotary International Global Grant Scholarships

Rotary International Global
Grant Scholarships
Rotary Clubs of Claremont California
Purpose
Global grant scholarships fund graduate-level coursework or
research for one to four academic years. A key feature of
global grants is the partnership between the district or club in
the study location (host sponsor) and the district or club in the
scholar’s home country (international sponsor)
District 5300 plans to offer up to two Rotary Scholarships through Global Grants for the 2014-2015 year.
Each scholarship is a global grant project with a minimum budget of $30,000. The scholarship period can
be from 1 to 4 years.
Areas of Focus
Through global grants, Rotarians can support future leaders in fields related to the
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
Potential Candidates
Global grant scholars plan to pursue a career in an area of
focus, and their graduate-level educational goals should
support this career interest. Pursuing a career in an area of
focus means the scholar has a long-term commitment to
measurable, sustainable change. Be sure that a candidate’s
previous work or volunteer experience, academic program,
and career plans are strongly aligned with one of the six
areas of focus.
Eligibility
The applicant must currently live or study in District 5300. A parent’s home in District 5300 meets this
requirement.
The applicant may not be a Rotarian, a member of the immediate family of a Rotarian, or employed by
any Rotary entity. Members of a Rotaract Club are eligible.
The applicant will live and study abroad in the 2016-17 academic year.
The applicant must have proof of acceptance in study institution at the time the application is submitted
to TRF.
The applicant must demonstrate language proficiency in the language spoken in the study country.
The applicant will work toward a graduate level degree as part of this study abroad.
The applicant must show a commitment through past experiences and future career plans to one of
Rotary’s six areas of focus: peace and conflict prevention/resolution, disease prevention and
treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, and
economic and community development. Examples of scholarships that fit within the six areas of focus
can be foundhere.
What Rotary Looks For
Excellent leadership skills and potential
A proven record of success in his or her academic field or vocation
A commitment to community service
Well-defined and realistic goals
Concrete ideas for advancing within his or her chosen field
Sincerity about maintaining a lifelong relationship with Rotary after the scholarship
period
FUNDING AND BUDGET
The minimum budget for a global grant scholarship is $30,000
Passport/visa
Inoculations
Travel expenses (as specified in the grant terms and conditions)
School supplies
Tuition Room and board
Household supplies
Language training courses
Not eligible for funding
Expenses incurred before the application is approved
Furniture, automobiles, bicycles, clothing, entertainment, personal travel
Expenses for spouses and dependents
Housing expenses in the home country during the scholarship period
Taxes owed as a result of receiving the scholarship
Medical care
Expenses related to Rotary events
Application Process
Each District 5300 club may sponsor one applicant. (There are two Clubs in Claremont)
A sponsoring club agrees to contribute $1,000 and to arrange for a qualified Rotary Club in the host
location to be the scholar’s host.
District 5300 will contribute $14,500 to each scholarship and TRF will contribute $15,000.
Applications are submitted online at www.rotary.org/grants
For the 2016-17 year, applicants will be considered on a rolling basis throughout the year. Each applicant
will be considered on a first come, first served basis.
The application will be reviewed by the Rotary Scholar Chair and if the applicant is eligible, the Rotary
Scholar committee will review the application. A telephone interview with the applicant shall be part
of the review process.
If TRF approves the application, the funds will be held in the District 5300 Grant bank account. The
scholar will submit invoices to the District 5300 Foundation Treasurer for payment.
Application Timeline
February-April: Club Level- apply and interview with Claremont Rotary
March-May: District Level-candidates chosen at Club Level interview with District
Global Scholarships Committee
April-July: District Candidates’ applications forwarded to The Rotary Foundation
(Candidates MUST have acceptance from intended University at this point in the
process.)
Study may begin in fall or spring, depending upon program and region
Contacts
Claremont Rotary
Karen Sapio: 909-638-7114, [email protected]
Rotary District 5300
Marilyn Diaz
Global Scholars Chair
Rotary District 5300
Southern Calif./So. Nevada
626 383-1328
[email protected]