The Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarship program has sponsored more than 40,000 scholars abroad since it began in 1947. It is currently the world’s largest privately funded international scholarship program. Its mission is to send “ambassadors of goodwill” to study in other countries to: build international understanding, increase awareness of and respect for cultural differences, and encourage scholars to dedicate their personal and professional lives to improving the quality of life for people across the world.
This one-year award covers round-trip transportation, tuition, room, board, and educational supplies up to $25,000. While each applicant can list up to five preferred countries and institutions, the final decision of study location is made by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. Preference will be given to applicants whose field of study will address the humanitarian needs of the world community. Rotary District 6220 (see map above) awards one Academic Year Scholarship each year. Each local club can submit one applicant for the District competition.
Applicants must either be a resident of District 6220, or a student at a college or university in the District. Because the southern District boundary in the Appleton area is the Outagamie and Winnebago/Calumet County line, Appleton residents who live in Outagamie County are eligible for this District. Appleton residents who live in Winnebago or Calumet counties would apply through a club in District 6270, such as Neenah, Menasha or Oshkosh (that District operates on a different timeline). Winners must have completed at least two years of university or college study (or must have a secondary school education and have been employed in a recognized vocation for at least two years) when the scholarship year begins. Children or grandchildren of Rotarians are not eligible.
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