Scholarships

District Governor 2003-4, Sam Chaffin & District 6150 Ambassadorial Scholar Ellie Bradsher

Ambassadorial Scholarships - The Rotary Foundation's oldest and best-known program is Ambassadorial Scholarships. Since 1947 more than 30,000 men and women from 100 nations have studied abroad under its auspices. Today it is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships program.

District 6150 sponsors one to two scholars each year and only for one full academic year. We give priority to scholarships for graduate level study, and require that all applicants must have completed at least their sophomore level credits. The ambassadorial elements of the scholarship are emphasized over the academic elements.  learn more

University Teachers – This program blends two of The Rotary Foundation’s most important emphases: education and volunteer service. During the service period, Rotary District 6150 teachers are expected to be outstanding ambassadors of goodwill to the people of both their host country and our District through informal and formal appearances before Rotary clubs and districts. At the conclusion of the teaching period, grant recipients share their experiences with the people in District 6150 and with the local Rotarians who sponsored their award.

The objectives include building understanding while strengthening higher education in low-income countries, and promoting the exchange of teaching methods and ideas between teachers at grant recipients’ home and host institutions.  learn more

Rotary World Peace Scholars – District 6150 is one of the “Pioneer Districts” that helped fund the startup of this unique, world-class program. The Rotary Centers for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution offer individuals committed to peace and cooperation the opportunity to pursue a two-year master’s-level degree in international studies, peace studies, and conflict resolution at one of the seven Rotary Centers.

Our district may nominate one candidate for competition at the worldwide level. learn more

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Action	Ambassadorial Scholars	University Teachers	World Peace Scholars
Applications due to clubs	July 1, 2008	July 1, 2008	May 1, 2008
Club endorsement of Applicant due to District Scholarship Committee	July 15, 2008	July 15, 2008	May 15, 2008
District interview	August 2, 2008	August 2, 2008	June 1, 2008
Scholarship Committee's endorsement of applicant sent to District Governor	September 1, 2008	September 1, 2008	June 15, 2008
District Governor's endorsement to Rotary Int'l	October 1, 2008	October 1, 2008	July 1, 2008
Winners notified	By the District by September 15, 2008	By the District by September 15, 2008	By the Foundation at least 18 months prior to start of study program
Amount of Award	Up to $26,000	Up to $12,500	Tuition and required fees, room & baord, transporation, plus summer expenses & contingency expense
Length of award	One academic year	3-5 months	21 + months
Number of awards available	1-2 from this District	1 from this District	60 worldwide
Scholarhip begins	No earlier than July, 2009	No earlier than July, 2009	No earlier than July, 2009
Place of Study	Approved institutions in over 70 countries	Low income countries with at least one Rotary Club	Rotary Centers in U.S., Japan, England, Argentine, Australia
Where to apply for District 6150	Club in town of residency, full-time studies or employment	Club in town of residency or place of full-time employment	As U.S. citizen, any club in the district
Eligibility	Completed at least two years of university course work	Retired from, or currently hold, full-time teaching appt. for 3+ years	Rotary Center university eligibility requirements; work experience
Language requirement	Proficient in language of host country	Proficient in language of host country	Proficient in more than one language
Rotarians	Are not eligible; nor are lineal descendents; spouses, or ancestors of Rotarians	Are eligible	Are not eligible; nor are lineal descendents; spouses, or ancestors of Rotarians

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