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Rotary offers international scholarship program
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More from CommunitiesThe Rotary Foundation is offering Ambassadorial Scholarships — its oldest and best known program.
Since 1947, nearly 37,000 men and women from 100 nations have studied abroad under the program's auspices. Today it is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships program.
Ambassadorial Scholarships provide a flat grant of $23,000 for one academic year of study in another country.
The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries.
While abroad, scholars serve as ambassadors of good will to the people of 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 greater understanding of their host countries.
The deadline to apply for Ambassadorial Scholarships has been extended to Aug. 17.
Applicants must have completed at least two years of college-level coursework before commencing their scholarship studies. Initial application must be made through a Rotary club in the applicant's legal or permanent residence or place of full-time study or employment. Applicants cannot be members or employees of Rotary and cannot be directly related to Rotarians.
Scholars are encouraged to support program objectives by choosing a study field that will address the humanitarian needs of the world community, including but not limited to: healthcare, children at risk, concern for the aging, literacy, population issues, urban concerns, disabled persons, international understanding and good will, poverty and hunger, elimination of polio, and environmental awareness and protection.
Additional information can be found at http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/index.html, or contact Heather Frankle from Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise at hfrankle@earthlink.net.
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