Foundation Seminar Presentation J. Rody Borg, Scholarship Chair Rotary Club of Arlington

 What is the Same  What Changes  Moving Forward: ◦ Clubs ◦ Students ◦ Process

◦ Students must go abroad ◦ Must fulfill ambassador commitments ◦ Preference for non-English speaking countries ◦ Must reside (study/work) in or hold permanent residence in District 6970

◦ Areas of Focus ◦ Must go to a Pilot District ◦ Scholar Must be pursuing a graduate degree ◦ Possibility of match to increase award amounts ($25 K to $30K) ◦ Possibility of less cost to District ◦ Scholarship may be FV Global or District Grant ◦ Strong Preference for programs with Post October 1 start dates

 Must be “Certified” for Grants  Must have a 2 to 3 person Outbound Scholar Committee  Must commit to manage as a District Grant  District Committee will assist with travel preparation details  Parallel Paths Planned  Must be ready to exercise patience

 Must be in process of applying to graduate degree program (Preference for one-year programs. Acceptance required by June.)  Must be planning to attend in next academic year (Seniors or Graduates)  Must be in one of the 6 areas of focus  Must be likely to generate sustainable, high impact outcomes

 September ◦ district scholarship brochure posted to District website ◦ Clubs begin advertising and recruitment  October/November ◦ Clubs receive and process applications  December 15 – clubs submit applications to regional committees  January 28 – Nominees forwarded to District Committee  February 19 – District Interviews and selection

 District directory 