Rotary Foundation Global Scholarship Grants for Development

Brief description:

The Rotary Foundation offers scholarship funding through the Rotary Foundation Global Grants. The scholarships funds graduate-level coursework or research for one to four academic years.

Host Institution(s):

*Any approved University located in a country where there is a host Rotary club or district, outside of the applicant’s home country

Level/Field(s) of Study:

Graduate-level coursework or research in one of Rotary’s seven areas of focus: Peacebuilding and conflict prevention, Disease prevention and treatment, Water, sanitation and hygiene, Maternal and child health, Basic education and literacy, Community economic development, and Environment.

Target group:

Non-Rotarians sponsored by Rotary District or Clubs

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The minimum budget for a global grant scholarship is $30,000 which can fund the following: Passport/visa, Inoculations, Travel expenses (as specified in the grant terms and conditions), School supplies, Tuition, Room and board, Household supplies, Language training courses (but not if university admission is contingent on improvement of language skills).

Most personal and miscellaneous expenses are not covered by the scholarship funding.

Eligibility Requirements:

For the eligibility requirements, please refer to the scholarship page of the Rotary Club/District’s where you intend to apply.

Application instructions:

Contact your local Rotary club through the Rotary Club Locator to ask how to be sponsored for the grant. The sponsor club or district creates the initial application online, and you then complete the scholar profile. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, but should be submitted at least three months before your intended departure date. **Each Rotary Club/District may have its own specific timeline.

It is important to read the Rotary Global Grant Scholarship Supplement and visit the official website for details on how to apply for the scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: https://my.rotary.org/en/take-action/apply-grants/global-grants