Rotary District 9675
Rotary Global Grant Scholarship in 2025

Invitation to a young person interested in international postgraduate study to apply for a Global Grant Scholarship.

The purpose of the Global Grant Scholarship program is to support international study at post graduate level.
 
Scholarship Information
Applications are invited from candidates who work or live within District 9675. The scholarship is awarded through a globally competitive process. Relevant details include:
 
  • The scholarship will be for an amount up to US$30,000.
  • The scholarship must be aligned to one of Rotary’s seven areas of focus.
  • The Scholarship must be for overseas study at a post-graduate level at a recognised university or institution.
  • The Scholar must provide confirmation of admission to his/her selected university or institution.
  • The period of study may be used to contribute towards gaining a higher degree or qualification.
  • The applicant must be proficient in the language of instruction of the host country.
 
During the course of study Scholars are expected to interact with local Rotarians and Rotary clubs and should always be mindful that they serve in the role of ambassadors of District 9675 and Rotary to the community where they will be studying.
 
Applicant Eligibility (Full details are in the download information)
We are seeking candidates with the following attributes:
 
  • Excellent leadership skills and potential
  • A proven record of success in his or her academic field or vocation
  • A commitment to community service
  • Well-defined and realistic goals
  • Concrete ideas for advancing within his or her chosen field
  • Sincerity about maintaining a lifelong relationship with Rotary after the scholarship period
 
Exclusions
The Applicant cannot be: (1) a Rotarian; (2) an employee of a club, district, or other Rotary entity, or of Rotary International; (3) the spouse, a lineal descendant (child or grandchild by blood or stepchild, legally adopted or not), the spouse of a lineal descendant, or an ancestor (parent or grandparent by blood) of any person in the foregoing two categories.
 
Scholarship Application Process & Timeline
Application forms are available online and should be submitted to a Rotary Club in District 9675. Scholar Applicants must be sponsored by a Rotary Club in District 9675 (known as the International Sponsor). In addition, successful applicants will require a host sponsor in the study location. Assistance to find a host sponsor will be provided, if required. Rotary Clubs will assess the suitability of applicants based on their application, an interview and referees’ reports. Applications that are endorsed by a Rotary Club must be forwarded to the District 9675 Scholarship Committee by
31st March 2025. District interviews and selection will be held in April. Candidates and
the sponsoring Rotary club will be notified of the decision in May after which the District 9675 Scholarship Committee will proceed with the on-line application process together with the selected applicants. The date for the submission of the application to the Rotary Foundation is 30th June 2025. Please note that the final selection decision is made by The Rotary Foundation. Students will be notified of the decision in time to
begin their studies at the beginning of August.

Closing Date for Applications

Applications must be received by Hilary Lloyd, District Rotary Foundation Scholarships Sub-Committee Chair at:
Email: hilarylloyd@me.com by the 31st March 2025
 
 
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