Global Grant Scholarships

Scholarships Global grants may be used to provide funding for academic studies provided that they  Fund graduate-level study that relates to one or more of the areas of focus  Fund studies for a term of one to four academic years  Sponsor the academic studies of an individual traveling from the international sponsor district to the host sponsor district

Areas of Focus Peace and Conflict Prevention and Resolution Disease Prevention and Treatment Water and Sanitation Maternal and Child Health Basic Education and Literacy Economic and Community Development

Funding  The minimum award amount from the World Fund for a global grant is US$15,000, which results in a minimum total budget of $30,000.  The World Fund award is based on a 100 percent match of DDF ($1.00:$1.00) or a 50 percent match of cash contributions ($0.50:$1.00).

Scholarship Reporting  Rotarians of both primary sponsoring clubs must complete a progress or final report through Member Access every 12 months, from the date of payment for the duration of the scholarship. The due date for reports can be found in Member Access. Member Access  Grant sponsors must upload bank statements that show the initial receipt of grant funds from The Rotary Foundation and all subsequent Foundation payments of grant funds.

Scholarship Reporting  Sponsoring Rotarians must answer questions in the report from their point of view, not the scholar’s.  If the scholarship is club sponsored, the current club presidents must authorize the report once it has been completed. If the scholarship is district sponsored, the current district Rotary Foundation chairs must authorize the report.

Scholarship Reporting  Sponsors must also upload the Global Grants Scholar Report Supplement completed and signed by the scholar.Global Grants Scholar Report Supplement  Note: Scholars should not complete the report form in Member Access.

Applications for scholarships must: Provide proof of university admission to a graduate ‐ level program or letter of invitation to conduct postgraduate ‐ level research when applying for the grant. Admission that requires a guarantee of financial support is acceptable. Terms & Conditions

Non ‐ Rotarians receiving grant funding for scholarships are expected to demonstrate a good knowledge of Rotary and a solid commitment to participate in activities and service with their sponsors. The following criteria also apply to non ‐ Rotarian grant recipients: Non ‐ Rotarian grant recipients are required to participate in an outbound orientation session before departure.. Terms & Conditions

Non ‐ Rotarian grant recipients are expected to participate in club and district activities as requested by their sponsors. Scholars elect to travel after the grant must return to their international sponsor district within four weeks after the grant is completed. Terms & Conditions

Non ‐ Rotarian grant recipients should be proficient in the language of the host country. Scholarship recipients must reside in their host district Terms & Conditions

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