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TRF’s Strategic Partnership with UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education. About UNESCO-IHE. Based in Delft, the Netherlands Largest post-graduate water education institution Global student body 98% of graduates return to home country; 87% still active in water sector.
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TRF’s Strategic Partnership with UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education
About UNESCO-IHE • Based in Delft, the Netherlands • Largest post-graduate water education institution • Global student body • 98% of graduates return to home country; 87% still active in water sector
Why is TRF Partnering with UNESCO-IHE? • Impact global water and sanitation challenges • Long-term investment in water and sanitation by increasing access to graduate education • Support goals of the Water & Sanitation area of focus
Packaged Global Grant: Scholarships for Water and Sanitation Professionals • Rotarians will recommend 8 students per year • Available to students admitted to 3 select MSc programs • For first year, 2012-13, students must be from pilot areas • In 2013-14, scholarships will be available globally
Packaged Global Grant: Scholarships for Water and Sanitation Professionals cont. • Focus on building long-term connections in the student’s home country • Entire cost of scholarships funded by UNESCO-IHE and TRF • Applications will be available at rotary.org