What is the Rotary International Foundation Grant?
What is the Rotary International Foundation Grant?
Rotary members contribute their skills, expertise, and resources to help solve some of the world’s toughest problems. From providing clean water to promoting peace worldwide, Rotary Foundation grants bring service project ideas to life.
How many scholarships has rotary won?
Today it is the world’s largest privately funded international scholarships program. More than 1,200 scholarships were awarded for study in 2000-01. Through grants totaling approximately US$26 million, recipients from some 69 countries studied in more than 64 nations.
What are District Designated Funds?
District Designated Funds (DDF) are those funds held in reserve by The Rotary Foundation for use by our district to fund District Grants, Global Grants, Rotary Peace Fellowships, Humanitarian Study Grants, Vocational Training Teams, and other Foundation programs we choose to support.
Who is eligible for a Rotary Club scholarship?
Rotary club scholarships are given by individual clubs and are open to anyone except Rotary members and their families. Contact your local club for application information and eligibility requirements.
How long does a Rotary International Scholarship last?
Scholarships last from one to four years and can include an entire degree program. Global grant scholarships are funded using cash or District Designated Funds matched by the World Fund.
Where can I get a Rotary Peace Fellowship?
The Rotary Foundation offers scholarships for college graduates and professionals to study peace and conflict resolution. Rotary peace fellowships are available to candidates who want to participate in a master’s degree or certificate program at one of our six partner universities.
What are the causes of Rotary Global grants?
Global grants are for graduate students studying abroad in one of Rotary’s six causes: 1 Promoting peace 2 Fighting disease 3 Providing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene 4 Saving mothers and children 5 Supporting education 6 Growing local economies More
