Rotary International is a global service organization that brings together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian services, promote ethical practices, and advance goodwill and peace around the world. It was founded in 1905 by Paul Harris in Chicago, Illinois, USA, and has grown into a network of over 35,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and regions.
Rotary International’s main objective is to promote and foster the development of goodwill and peace at the international level. It seeks to achieve this objective through various service projects and programs, including humanitarian projects, educational programs, and youth leadership development programs.
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The Rotary Global Grant Scholarships are highly competitive scholarships that are designed to support graduate-level study and research in one of Rotary International’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.
About the scholarship:
- Host Country: USA;
- Study Level: Masters;
- Scholarship Type: Partial Funding;
- Scholarship Worth: 5,000$;
- Eligible Countries: International Students;
- Subjects Available: All subjects;
- Application Deadline: 06/30/2023.
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For the 2023-24 academic year, Rotary International will be awarding Global Grant Scholarships to applicants who will be pursuing a Master degree program at a university in the United States. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Academic Excellence: Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a field relevant to one of Rotary International’s six areas of focus with a strong academic record.
- Language Proficiency: Applicants must be proficient in the language of the country where they plan to study.
- Leadership Skills: Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to community service and have a record of leadership in their community or academic/professional field.
- Professional Experience: Applicants must have relevant professional experience in their chosen field, such as internships, research projects, or employment.
- Admittance to a Graduate Program: Applicants must have been admitted to a graduate-level degree program at a university located in the United States that is in line with one of Rotary International’s six areas of focus.
- Host Sponsorship: Applicants must have a Rotary club or district in the United States that is willing to serve as their host sponsor.
- Application Requirements: Applicants must submit a detailed application, including academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and a detailed plan of study or research.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Rotary Global Grant Scholarships, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be committed to one of Rotary International’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.
- Must have completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a field relevant to one of Rotary International’s six areas of focus with a strong academic record.
- Must have relevant professional experience in their chosen field, such as internships, research projects, or employment.
- Must be proficient in the language of the country where they plan to study.
- Must demonstrate a strong commitment to community service and have a record of leadership in their community or academic/professional field.
- Must have been admitted to a graduate-level degree program at a university located in USA.
- Must secure a Rotary club or district in their proposed area of study to serve as their host sponsor.
- Must submit a detailed application, including academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and a detailed plan of study or research.
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Note that eligibility requirements may vary slightly by country or region, and applicants should check the specific requirements for their country or region before applying.
The final selection of scholarship recipients is made by a committee appointed by Rotary International. The committee evaluates applicants based on their academic and professional achievements, their leadership potential, and their commitment to community service. Scholarship recipients receive funding for tuition, fees, living expenses, and transportation.
Official website:
For more details, please visit the official website: https://my.rotary.org/en/take-action/apply-grants/global-grants