Rotary Foundation Scholarship
Website: www.rotary.org
Deadline: Varies (March to August)
Adviser: Dr. Deirdre Moloney, moloney@princeton.edu, 8-1998
Fields of Study: Open; any country with a Rotary Club
Description: The Rotary Foundation seeks to promote international understanding through student exchanges. Rotary seeks candidates who would represent both the organization and their country well.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must have completed at least two years of university coursework when the scholarship begins.
- Scholarships are available to individuals of all ages
- The only other requirement that applies to Rotary Scholarships is that you cannot be a Rotarian, an Honorary Rotarian, or a lineal descendant (child or grandchild by blood and any legally adopted child) or spouse of a living person in the aforementioned two categories
Criteria for Selection: The Foundation emphasizes enthusiasm, eloquence, and other qualities indicating that you would make you a good representative of your country over strict academic qualifications.
Application Process: An applicant for a Rotary Scholarship may apply through a Rotary Club in the area where they attend college or their hometown. To find the club nearest you, please refer to the Rotary website at www.rotary.org. Click here for application information specific to the Rotary Club of Princeton.
Applicants for a Rotary Scholarship must be endorsed by the local club before the application can be forwarded to the district level. Each Rotary Club may nominate two candidates for consideration by the Rotary District selection committee. The number of awards to which each district is entitled is determined by the amount of money contributed by that district during the preceding year. Selection by both the club and the district is based upon the application documents and an interview. The district interview, which is always conducted face-to-face, may be held anytime in the summer or early fall. Applicants are notified of selection by mid-December.