Rotary International Global Grant Scholarships Rotary Clubs of Claremont California

Purpose Global grant scholarships fund graduate-level coursework or research for one to four academic years. A key feature of global grants is the partnership between the district or club in the study location (host sponsor) and the district or club in the scholar’s home country (international sponsor) District 5300 plans to offer up to two Rotary Scholarships through Global Grants for the year. Each scholarship is a global grant project with a minimum budget of $30,000. The scholarship period can be from 1 to 4 years.

Areas of Focus Through global grants, Rotarians can support future leaders in fields related to the 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

Potential Candidates Global grant scholars plan to pursue a career in an area of focus, and their graduate-level educational goals should support this career interest. Pursuing a career in an area of focus means the scholar has a long-term commitment to measurable, sustainable change. Be sure that a candidate’s previous work or volunteer experience, academic program, and career plans are strongly aligned with one of the six areas of focus.

Eligibility The applicant must currently live or study in District A parent’s home in District 5300 meets this requirement. The applicant may not be a Rotarian, a member of the immediate family of a Rotarian, or employed by any Rotary entity. Members of a Rotaract Club are eligible. The applicant will live and study abroad in the academic year. The applicant must have proof of acceptance in study institution at the time the application is submitted to TRF. The applicant must demonstrate language proficiency in the language spoken in the study country. The applicant will work toward a graduate level degree as part of this study abroad. The applicant must show a commitment through past experiences and future career plans to one of Rotary’s six areas of focus: peace and conflict prevention/resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, and economic and community development. Examples of scholarships that fit within the six areas of focus can be foundhere.here

What Rotary Looks For Excellent leadership skills and potential A proven record of success in his or her academic field or vocation A commitment to community service Well-defined and realistic goals Concrete ideas for advancing within his or her chosen field Sincerity about maintaining a lifelong relationship with Rotary after the scholarship period

FUNDING AND BUDGET The minimum budget for a global grant scholarship is $30,000 Passport/visa Inoculations Travel expenses (as specified in the grant terms and conditions) School supplies Tuition Room and board Household supplies Language training courses

Not eligible for funding Expenses incurred before the application is approved Furniture, automobiles, bicycles, clothing, entertainment, personal travel Expenses for spouses and dependents Housing expenses in the home country during the scholarship period Taxes owed as a result of receiving the scholarship Medical care Expenses related to Rotary events

Application Process Each District 5300 club may sponsor one applicant. (There are two Clubs in Claremont) A sponsoring club agrees to contribute $1,000 and to arrange for a qualified Rotary Club in the host location to be the scholar’s host.qualified District 5300 will contribute $14,500 to each scholarship and TRF will contribute $15,000. Applications are submitted online at For the year, applicants will be considered on a rolling basis throughout the year. Each applicant will be considered on a first come, first served basis. The application will be reviewed by the Rotary Scholar Chair and if the applicant is eligible, the Rotary Scholar committee will review the application. A telephone interview with the applicant shall be part of the review process. If TRF approves the application, the funds will be held in the District 5300 Grant bank account. The scholar will submit invoices to the District 5300 Foundation Treasurer for payment.

Application Timeline February-April: Club Level- apply and interview with Claremont Rotary March-May: District Level-candidates chosen at Club Level interview with District Global Scholarships Committee April-July: District Candidates’ applications forwarded to The Rotary Foundation (Candidates MUST have acceptance from intended University at this point in the process.) Study may begin in fall or spring, depending upon program and region

Contacts Claremont Rotary Karen Sapio: , Rotary District 5300 Marilyn Diaz Global Scholars Chair Rotary District 5300 Southern Calif./So. Nevada