Rotary Foundation Scholarship Opportunities in District 7980

2014-2015

Candidates for Global Grand and Service Above Self Scholarships

for the 2014-15 term will be selected during the current 2013-14 term.

ROTARY GLOBAL GRANT SCHOLARSHIP

The purpose of the ROTARY GLOBAL GRANT SCHOLARSHIP program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas. The program sponsors scholarships for graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing studies in one of the following six areas of focus:

–  Peace and conflict resolution/prevention

–  Disease prevention/treatment

–  Water and sanitation

–  Maternal and child health

–  Education and basic literacy

–  Economic and community development

While abroad, scholars serve as goodwill ambassadors to 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 a greater understanding of their host country. Study must begin after July 1, 2014. The scholarship is valued at $30,000. Applications will be accepted starting July 1, 2013. . District Application Deadline: December, 1, 2013. Interviews will be held on February 1, 2014.

ROTARY DISTRICT 7980 SERVICE ABOVE SELF SCHOLARSHIP

The purpose of the District 7980 Service Above Self/Cultural Scholarship is to award students who demonstrate high levels of service activity along with scholarship excellence. Service includes work at local or international levels.

Though not a requirement, consideration may be given for work that enhances cultural understanding, mutual international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas. This may be through programs including, but not limited to, foreign study (such as semester abroad) or intensive language (domestic or foreign programs), service (such as missions, domestic or international), other qualified cultural immersion programs. Candidates doing locally based service work are equally desired. The program sponsors scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies, domestically or internationally.
A key element for consideration of candidates will be their own service history that dovetails with the Rotary mission of “Service Above Self”. Secondly, these scholarships are offered to the best and brightest scholars to enhance, in most cases, their undergraduate educational endeavors. Vocational endeavors related to a candidate’s educational studies may also be considered.

We expect these scholars to serve as goodwill ambassadors to the host districts and give presentations about their local Rotary clubs and the opportunities created by the Service Above Self/Cultural Scholarship. Upon completing the scholarship (and/or and returning to their home community), the scholars will share with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to a greater understanding of Rotary’s mission and the opportunities that have been created by their being chosen to receive a scholarship. The scholarship is for $10,000.

Candidates should consider these criteria carefully before applying and be prepared to explain in their essays and during the interview process how their study plans will support the program objectives. Other ways of demonstrating support of the objectives include a commitment to community service or international humanitarian service and a commitment to long-term involvement with Rotary International.

Scholars are encouraged to support program objectives by choosing a study field in one of the Rotary Six Areas of Focus, which will help address the humanitarian needs of the world community. These include disease prevention, child and maternal health, water and sanitation, education and literacy, peace and conflict resolution, economic and community.

District Application Deadline: May 1, 2014. Interviews will be scheduled in May or June, 2014.

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ROTARY CENTERS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (World Peace Fellowship)

Candidates for World Peace Fellowships will be selected for studies starting Fall, 2015.

The Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution is one of TRF’s newest Educational Programs initiatives and a major educational priority for achieving the Foundation’s mission of world understanding and peace. Six Rotary Centers have been established with outstanding universities throughout the world. Each year, up to 60 Rotary World Peace Fellows are selected on a world-competitive basis to study for a one-to two-year graduate program leading to a U.S. master’s degree or equivalent in international relations, peace studies, and conflict resolution. The Rotary Centers are located at the following universities:

● International Christian University, Japan

● University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia

● University of Bradford, England

● Duke University and University of North Carolina. USA

● Upsala University, Sweden

● Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Master’s Program

Although the Rotary Centers for International Studies program builds on the strength and success of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program, the focus and structure of the two programs differ in terms of scholarship availability, strategies for promotion and recruitment, the selection process, and funding. The requirements for this program include three to five years experience in conflict resolution or mediation and a commitment to the field as a career. The program includes class study of the theoretical elements of conflict resolution and actual hands on experience spent in the field applying the theoretical knowledge. The scholarship is valued at up to $65,000. District Application Deadline: May 15, 2014.

Professional Development Certificate Program

A Professional Development Certificate Program is available to individuals with at least 5 years experience in various industries and professions that will provide them with the tools they need to foster peace and conflict resolution in their fields. The program is approximately three-months held at the Rotary Center for Peace and Conflict Studies at Chulalongkorn University (Bangkok, Thailand).

The requirements for this program are centered around appropriate professional experience and proven commitment to the field. Two sessions are held annually with a maximum of 30 participants in each session. The sessions are conducted in English and are taught from July-September and January-April. A portion of each session is dedicated to in-class study of the theoretical elements of conflict resolution while the remaining portion is spent in the field applying the theoretical knowledge. The Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program is completely distinct from the Rotary Centers for International Studies. Application Deadline: May 15, 2014.

Interviews will be scheduled in June, 2014.