ambassadorial scholarship program

Ambassadorial Scholarship ProgramAmbassadorial Scholarship Program

An Education ProgramAn Education Programof theof the

Rotary FoundationRotary Foundation

District 7610 Foundation SeminarDistrict 7610 Foundation Seminar

OutlineOutline

OverviewOverview Scholarship DetailsScholarship Details EligibilityEligibility Eligibility RestrictionsEligibility Restrictions FundingFunding TimelineTimeline Sample Interview QuestionsSample Interview Questions The Ideal CandidateThe Ideal Candidate


OverviewOverview

For For oneone academic year academic year Study institution assigned by the Foundation Study institution assigned by the Foundation May be used for May be used for almostalmost any field of study any field of study Cannot be used for unsupervised research, Cannot be used for unsupervised research,

medical internship or residency, or for medical internship or residency, or for employment on a full-time basis.employment on a full-time basis.

Not appropriate for study of a foreign languageNot appropriate for study of a foreign language No requirement to earn a degreeNo requirement to earn a degree


Scholarship DetailsScholarship Details

The award provides a flat grant of US$23,000The award provides a flat grant of US$23,000 Funding is intended to defray costs associated withFunding is intended to defray costs associated with

– round-trip transportation, round-trip transportation, – one month of intensive language training (if assigned by the one month of intensive language training (if assigned by the

Foundation), Foundation), – required fees for a normal course load, required fees for a normal course load, – reasonable room and board, and reasonable room and board, and – some educational supplies.some educational supplies.

Applicants who request and are assigned to an Applicants who request and are assigned to an institution where costs exceed $23,000 must pay all institution where costs exceed $23,000 must pay all additional costs.additional costs.


EligibilityEligibility

Completion of at least two years of university at the time the Completion of at least two years of university at the time the scholarship period begins or scholarship period begins or

Have a secondary school education with employmentHave a secondary school education with employment In a recognized vocation for at least two years.In a recognized vocation for at least two years. Must be citizen of a country in which there is a Rotary club.Must be citizen of a country in which there is a Rotary club. Application must be made through a local Rotary club in the Application must be made through a local Rotary club in the

applicant’s legal or permanent residence or place of full-time applicant’s legal or permanent residence or place of full-time study or employment.study or employment.

Study or training must be undertaken in another country or Study or training must be undertaken in another country or territory where there are Rotary clubsterritory where there are Rotary clubs

No age or gender restrictionsNo age or gender restrictions Persons with disabilitiesPersons with disabilities


Eligibility RestrictionsEligibility Restrictions

Cannot be Rotarians, honorary Rotarians, or employees of Cannot be Rotarians, honorary Rotarians, or employees of a club, district, or other Rotary entity. Rotaractors a club, district, or other Rotary entity. Rotaractors areare eligible.eligible.

Spouses, lineal descendants (child or grandchild by blood Spouses, lineal descendants (child or grandchild by blood or legal adoption), spouses of lineal descendants, and or legal adoption), spouses of lineal descendants, and ancestors (parent or grandparent by blood) of persons in ancestors (parent or grandparent by blood) of persons in the foregoing categories are also ineligiblethe foregoing categories are also ineligible

Rotarians and their relatives remain ineligible for Rotarians and their relatives remain ineligible for scholarship awards for 36 months after a Rotarian has scholarship awards for 36 months after a Rotarian has discontinued club membership.discontinued club membership.


FundingFunding

Comes from District Designated Fund (DDF)Comes from District Designated Fund (DDF) DDF comes from the FoundationDDF comes from the Foundation

– District contributes to the Annual Program FundDistrict contributes to the Annual Program Fund– Foundation returns half the contribution 3 years laterFoundation returns half the contribution 3 years later

DG and District Foundation Chair allocate funds toDG and District Foundation Chair allocate funds to– Ambassadorial ScholarshipsAmbassadorial Scholarships– Simplified GrantsSimplified Grants– Matching GrantsMatching Grants– NotNot Peace Fellowships Peace Fellowships


TimelineTimeline November: Application material published by the FoundationNovember: Application material published by the Foundation December: Application materials forwarded to clubsDecember: Application materials forwarded to clubs January – July 15January – July 15

– Clubs recruit applicantsClubs recruit applicants– Assist in preparing applicationsAssist in preparing applications– Interview applicants; endorse Interview applicants; endorse oneone applicant applicant– Appoint a Rotary Sponsor CounselorAppoint a Rotary Sponsor Counselor

July 15: Deadline for submission to DistrictJuly 15: Deadline for submission to District ““Labor Day”: Applicant interviews by DistrictLabor Day”: Applicant interviews by District Early September: District Scholarship Subcommittee Early September: District Scholarship Subcommittee

forwards best applicant(s) to District Governorforwards best applicant(s) to District Governor Late September: DG endorses and forwards to the Late September: DG endorses and forwards to the

Foundation by October 1 deadline.Foundation by October 1 deadline.


Sample Interview QuestionsSample Interview QuestionsKnowledge of the United States and the WorldKnowledge of the United States and the World

What do you consider a major problem facing our country What do you consider a major problem facing our country today? What possible solutions to this problem would you today? What possible solutions to this problem would you propose?propose?

What changes would you like to see take place in our What changes would you like to see take place in our country?country?

What image of the U.S. do you hope to convey to others? What image of the U.S. do you hope to convey to others? How would you accomplish this?How would you accomplish this?

What do you consider to be major world problems? Can What do you consider to be major world problems? Can you suggest solutions?you suggest solutions?

Can you answer these questions in the language of your Can you answer these questions in the language of your first-choice country? first-choice country?


Sample Interview QuestionsSample Interview QuestionsKnowledge of the Foundation and the ScholarshipKnowledge of the Foundation and the Scholarship

What is the worldwide goal of Rotary International?What is the worldwide goal of Rotary International? What are Rotary’s objectives in providing scholarships, and What are Rotary’s objectives in providing scholarships, and

how do you plan to help further these objectives?how do you plan to help further these objectives? What is your definition of the term “ambassador of What is your definition of the term “ambassador of

goodwill”?goodwill”? What is your understanding of your responsibility to Rotary What is your understanding of your responsibility to Rotary

before, during, and after your year abroad?before, during, and after your year abroad? What is your purpose in seeking a Rotary scholarship as What is your purpose in seeking a Rotary scholarship as

opposed to another type of scholarship?opposed to another type of scholarship? What are your expectations of the scholarship?What are your expectations of the scholarship? What do you expect to “give” to Rotary in return?What do you expect to “give” to Rotary in return?


The Ideal Ambassadorial Scholarship Candidate The Ideal Ambassadorial Scholarship Candidate Possesses excellent leadership skills and potential Possesses excellent leadership skills and potential Understands his/her award obligations, especially speeches to Rotary and non-Rotary audiences Understands his/her award obligations, especially speeches to Rotary and non-Rotary audiences Has a proven record of success in his/her academics and/or vocation Has a proven record of success in his/her academics and/or vocation Is articulate and possesses good proficiency in the study country language Is articulate and possesses good proficiency in the study country language Is well-groomed and has a professional appearance Is well-groomed and has a professional appearance Has demonstrated a personal commitment to community service Has demonstrated a personal commitment to community service Is willing to participate in an outbound orientation seminar provided by the club or district Is willing to participate in an outbound orientation seminar provided by the club or district Is interested in participating in and possibly identifying Rotary service projects while abroad Is interested in participating in and possibly identifying Rotary service projects while abroad Has well-defined and realistic goals Has well-defined and realistic goals Possesses maturity and seriousness of purpose Possesses maturity and seriousness of purpose Is an excellent public speaker, skilled with presentations to both small and large audiences Is an excellent public speaker, skilled with presentations to both small and large audiences Knows the history, culture, and politics of both his/her home community and study country Knows the history, culture, and politics of both his/her home community and study country Is diplomatic and articulate when discussing world affairs and sensitive topics Is diplomatic and articulate when discussing world affairs and sensitive topics Has concrete ideas as to how he/she will improve international understanding and world peace Has concrete ideas as to how he/she will improve international understanding and world peace Has thoroughly researched his/her preferred study institution, including alternative locations Has thoroughly researched his/her preferred study institution, including alternative locations Is interested in a study field that has a direct impact on the humanitarian needs of the world Is interested in a study field that has a direct impact on the humanitarian needs of the world Intends to dedicate part or all of their personal or professional life to the ideals of Rotary Intends to dedicate part or all of their personal or professional life to the ideals of Rotary Is flexible and possesses a good sense of humor Is flexible and possesses a good sense of humor Is sincere about maintaining a lifelong relationship with Rotary after his/her scholarship periodIs sincere about maintaining a lifelong relationship with Rotary after his/her scholarship period


ResourcesResources

Foundation Brochure [132-EN—(808)]Foundation Brochure [132-EN—(808)]

Program Guide For Rotarians [012-EN—(806) ]Program Guide For Rotarians [012-EN—(806) ]

Scholarship ApplicationScholarship Application [139-EN—(708)][139-EN—(708)]

District Foundation Committee Manual [300-EN—(509)]District Foundation Committee Manual [300-EN—(509)]

Ambassadorial Scholar Handbook [133-EN09]Ambassadorial Scholar Handbook [133-EN09]


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