Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarships

Global grants are for graduate students studying abroad in one of Rotary's areas of focus: promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water/sanitation/hygiene, improving maternal and child health, supporting education, growing local economies, and protecting the environment. Scholarships last from one to four years and can include an entire degree program. Scholars are sponsored jointly by a "host" Rotary club/district (where they study) and an "international" club/district (in their home country), and both must first become qualified before applying for a global grant.

Minimum funding of $30,000, covering passport/visa costs, inoculations, travel expenses, school supplies, tuition, room and board, household supplies, and language training courses (unless language proficiency is a prerequisite for admission).

Most personal/miscellaneous expenses are excluded.

Some districts (e.g., 5890) retain an "ambassadorial" model with added mentoring/training seminars for scholars before departure.

Graduate-level applicants (a bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, is typically required before starting).

Program of study/research must align with one of Rotary's areas of focus.

Applicants must have secured admission to an eligible international university program that aligns with Rotary's areas of focus before submitting the scholarship application.

Scholars must have an interest in the goals of Rotary and be willing to participate in Rotary activities at home and abroad.

Study must generally take place outside the applicant's home country (some districts also exclude study in the USA/Canada specifically).

Must be sponsored by both a host and an international Rotary club/distric