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

2. 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 (
(first by Sponsor Club or District, then by student)
University acceptance, program of study & budget at application
Rotarians, spouses, lineal descendants ineligible

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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 OR
Comply with deadlines
Acquaint student with Rotary and The Rotary Foundation
Help student(s) prepare otherwise

6. 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

7. QUESTIONS?