Ambassadorial Scholarships

Ambassadorial Scholarships, The Rotary Foundation's oldest and best-known programme, was founded in 1947. Since then, nearly 38,000 men and women from about 100 nations have studied abroad through this scheme. Today it is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships programme. Nearly 800 scholarships were awarded for study in 2005-06. Through grants totaling approximately US $500 million, recipients from about 70 countries studied in more than 70 nations.

The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships programme is to further international understanding and friendship among people of different countries and geographical areas. The programme sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars serve as goodwill ambassadors to the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. On returning home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to a greater understanding of their host country.

Generous contributions from Rotarians worldwide represent a continued faith that today's Ambassadorial Scholars will be tomorrow's community and world leaders.

Click on the related documents section on the right to download an application form.

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