Global Grant Scholarships TITLE District 6200 Foundation & Membership Seminar Donna F. Landry, Chair September 24, 2016

Global Grant – Not Ambassadorial Scholarship HIGHLIGHTS Global Grant – Not Ambassadorial Scholarship Graduate study outside of home country Study and professional goals within Rotary’s six areas of focus $30,000 award minimum Application completed online (www.rotary.org/grants) (first by Sponsor Club or District, then by student) University acceptance, program of study & budget at application Rotarians, spouses, lineal descendants ineligible

AREAS OF FOCUS Peace and conflict prevention/resolution Disease prevention and treatment Water and sanitation Maternal and child health Basic education and literacy Economic and community development

CANDIDATE FIT Aligned study/professional goal and international destination Commendable academic performance Public speaking/interpersonal communication skills High ethical standards in personal, academic, professional life Evidence of civic engagement/commitment Language proficiency, if needed Knowledge of local, regional, international current events, of Rotary and The Rotary Foundation, of culture and history of sponsor and host communities

CLUB/ROTARIAN OBLIGATION Know the eligibility requirements Start now to identify and pursue applicants Personal contacts Rotaract members Club and community promotion Connect student with District Chair Donna Landry upon interest landry.donna@gmail.com OR 337-470-2300 Comply with deadlines Acquaint student with Rotary and The Rotary Foundation Help student(s) prepare otherwise

2016 DISTRICT PROCESS District Chair Donna Landry to confirm student eligibility & provide forms Completed applications no later than Nov. 15, 2016 District interviews Dec. 10 or 17 (pending student availabilities) Notification to clubs/students same day Selected student training in Houston, Texas Jan. 7, 2017

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