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Global Grant Scholarships

Global Grant Scholarships. General Requirements. Global grant scholars are individuals who are pursuing a career in one of the six areas of focus. Their graduate-level educational goals should support this career interest. Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution

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Global Grant Scholarships

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  1. Global Grant Scholarships

  2. General Requirements • Global grant scholars are individuals who are pursuing a career in one of the six areas of focus. Their graduate-level educational goals should support this career interest. • Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution • Disease Prevention and Treatment • Water and Sanitation • Maternal and Child Health • Basic Education and Literacy • Economic and Community Development • Minimum value is $30,000 (DDF: $15,000 + WF: $15,000) • Scholarships may not be used for studies that are already underway. • Global grants follow a three-step application process: ①Club, ②District, ③TRF

  3. Specific Eligibility Requirements • The candidate’s program of study must be at the graduate level. • The scholar must be traveling abroad for study. • Scholars must live in their host district while studying. • Candidate must be admitted to study program before TRF approval. • The candidate must be proficient in the native language of the host .

  4. Additional Important Qualities • Possesses excellent leadership skills and potential • Has a proven record of success in his/her academic field or vocation • Has demonstrated a personal commitment to community service • Has well-defined and realistic goals • Has concrete ideas as to how he/she will make advances within his/her chosen career field • Is sincere about maintaining a lifelong relationship with Rotary after the scholarship period

  5. Significant Deadlines

  6. Host Contacts Are a Must - Example

  7. Host District Must Be “Qualified” • Identify a Candidate • Identify Proposed Study Institution • Identify Rotary District Local to the Institution • Determine Whether the District Is Qualified • Call Renée Reiling at (847) 866-3314 • Email Renée Reiling at renee.reiling@rotary.org

  8. Next Club Steps • Direct applicant to the online application • Access the District 7610 Home Page, then • Scroll down to the Rotary Foundation Section • Then click “Scholarship Grants” icon in the third column from the left. • These actions will lead to the following page:

  9. Scholarship Grants Webpage Click Here

  10. Key Parts of Application • AREA OF FOCUS AND GOALS • Explain how your program of study relates to your selected area(s) of focus and goals. • Provide a Description of the program coursework, such as a list of the classes you plan to attend and any relevant links to further information about the program on the website. • What past education or experience has led to your interest in this particular program at this institution? • Sustainability AND Measurability • Describe your educational and professional goals, including your career plans, and how your chosen program of study will help to advance these goals. • What community need will your work address during or after completing this program? • How will your work contribute to addressing this need on a long-term basis?

  11. Final Club Steps • Interview applicant • Assure application is complete • Prepare letter of club endorsement • Forward letter and application NLT than 30 November 2019 • Ted Hussar (hussarlaw@gmail.com)

  12. Significant Deadlines

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