Funding Road Map

Name of Funding Organization:
Rotary International

Name of Grant/Scholarship/Program (if applicable):
Ambassadorial Scholarships

Cross-Listed with Any Other Organization?
No.

Type of Funding:
There are several types of Ambassadorial Scholarships, which are described on the Information for Applicants webpage (Links).

Description:
“The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. The program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars serve as ambassadors of goodwill to the people of the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to greater understanding of their host country.”

Eligibility:

• You must be a citizen of a country that has a Rotary club, and have completed at least two years of post-secondary training or professional experience before starting your studies with the scholarship.
• You cannot be a member or employee of a Rotary entity
• You must make your initial application through the Rotary club in the country where you live

Specific focus on global health research?
No, this is definitely more of a capacity-building opportunity, but you will be able to incorporate education in health-related fields.

Application Process:
Each Rotary Club has its own application specifications. Your best bet is to contact your local Rotary club, which will be able to provide you with application materials as well as information about deadlines, etc. Please see Information for Applicants (below).

Deadline:
These vary by Club.

Contact Information:
Ambassadorial Scholarships Website: www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/AmbassadorialScholarships/Pages/ridefault.aspx
You can find information about your closest Rotary Club as well as its contact information by using the Club Locator (Links).

Links to Valuable Websites and Documents:
Information for Applicants: www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/AmbassadorialScholarships/Pages/Howtoapply.aspx
Club Locator: www.rotary.org/en/Members/RunningAClub/Pages/ridefault.aspx