Rotary grants for graduate study abroad in fields tied to Rotary’s areas of focus, from peace and health to water, education and economic development.
About this scholarship
- Global grant scholarships fund graduate study abroad in one of Rotary’s areas of focus: peace, disease prevention, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, education, local economies and the environment. Several sources list seven areas, while older ones list six, so verify the current list.
- They can fund up to four years of graduate study, including master’s and doctoral programmes.
- Rotary is one of the biggest funders of graduate study, awarding over $7.5 million in scholarships every year.
- Rotary clubs and districts collaborate with local communities to address critical needs in areas such as health, education and economic development.
What the award includes
- A grant budgeted at a minimum of US$30,000. Coverage varies by grant and district.
- One third-party summary lists the coverage as tuition, books and supplies, housing and food, airfare, local transportation, visa fees and other study-related expenses, but check what your sponsor covers.
- Scholarships can run from one to four years.
Who can apply
- Plan graduate-level study or research abroad in a field linked to one of Rotary’s areas of focus.
- Applicants must be non-Rotarians sponsored by a Rotary district or club.
- The scholarships aren’t available to Rotary members or employees, or to their spouses, children or grandchildren.
- Proof of admission to the chosen university is needed before the grant is approved.
- Apply through a Rotary club in your place of legal or permanent residence, or full-time employment or study, and be proficient in the host country’s language.
- The scholarship can’t be used for studies that are already underway.
- Not every Rotary district offers the Global Grant, so check that your district does.
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