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THE ROTARY FOUNDATIONof Rotary International
Educational Programs
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
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Ambassadorial Scholarships
For Students to study abroad and serve as
Ambassadors of good will
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
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The Rotary Foundation

• Ambassadorial Scholarship Program
• Rotary District 5790
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• Rotary Year 2008-2009
• Scholars depart Fall 2010 or
• Winter 2011 for Southern hemisphere countries.

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Purpose

• FOR STUDENTS TO STUDY ABROAD AND SERVE AS
  AMBASSADORS OF GOOD WILL
• Complete information for students available
  through local Rotary club and on the
• District Web Site www.rotary5790.org
• or Rotary Website
• http//www.rotary,org/foundation/educational/index
  .html

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Objectives

• Represent ones country as a good will ambassador
  by furthering of understanding and friendly
  relations among people of different nations.
• Successfully complete one academic year of
  graduate studies abroad.
• Increase awareness of and respect for cultural
  differences.

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Objectives (cont.)

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• Instill in scholars the Rotary Ideal Of Service.
• Develop leaders who can address the humanitarian
  needs of the world community
• Encourage scholars to dedicate their personal and
  professional lives to improving the quality of
  life for people of their home communities and
  country.
• Maintain a relationship with Rotary after year
  ends.

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General Information

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• District Has Two Ambassadorial Scholarships
  Available
• Flat grant of 25,000 to cover study for one
  academic year including tuition, transportation,
  reasonable room and board and some educational
  supplies.
• Language requirement for study in non-English
  speaking countries. However, there are exceptions
  for language skills of native languages where
  coursework can be done in English such as Norway,
  Poland and other countries. In many countries
  such as France, Germany, Italy, Russia, and
  Spanish speaking countries, language proficiency
  is required.

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General Info (cont)

• While all fields of study are considered for
  scholarships, the Rotary Foundation encourages
  candidates to apply whose fields will have
  humanitarian impact.
• Examples medicine, health care, mental health,
  food production and distribution, nutrition,
  population development, youth, family, urban
  studies/planning, environmental studies.

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General Info. (cont.)

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• Students select countries and universities where
  they wish to attend. However, final decision to
  country assignment and approval of particular
  institution is made by the Rotary Foundation
  Board of Trustees.
• Rotary encourages students to consider applying
  for study in third world countries. Give
  consideration to looking at study possibilities
  in Africa, Brazil, Southeast Asia or Eastern
  Europe.

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Application Process

• Application forms available on Rotary
  International Website.
• Scholar Application to be submitted to a local
  Rotary Club.
• Rotary Club screens application.
• DEADLINE for Rotary Club to submit applications
  to District Scholarship Committee March 8, 2009.
• District prescreens applications and schedules
  qualified students for interviews.
• Selection Committee Interviews Sat. April 18,
  2009.
• Location to be announced later.

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Characteristics of Candidate

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• Possesses excellent leadership skills.
• Has proven record of academic success,
• GPA 3.5 or better.
• Is articulate and outgoing.
• Has well defined and realistic goals.
• Is well groomed and has a professional appearance.

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Characteristics (cont..)

• Possesses maturity and seriousness of purpose.
• Is an excellent public speaker.
• Knows history, culture and current politics of
  his country and is familiar with current world
  issues.
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Characteristics (cont.)

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• Is diplomatic and articulate when discussing
  world affairs and sensitive topics.
• Has thoroughly researched his/her preferred study
  institution including alternative locations
• Is flexible and possesses a good sense of humor.

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Education of All Rotarians

• All Rotarians give names Tel. Numbers of
  interested students to club President for follow
  ups.
• Scholarship information can be found on District
  Website www.rotary5790.org Click on Foundation,
  click on Ambassadorial scholarships.
• All Rotarians should be able to tell students to
  check District Website for information.
• All Rotarians should know the Rotary Club does
  not pay for Scholarships. Funds come from the
  Rotary Foundation.
• All Rotarians should seek qualified students in
  their area.

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Role of Rotary Club

• 1. Establish a Rotary Foundation Scholarship
  Chair and committee of three people.
• Publicize scholarship opportunities
• In Local press
• Through local high school counselors to alert
  their former students now in college.

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Role of Club (cont.)

• 2. Publicize scholarship opportunities in local
  universities
• Contact Deans of various schools or colleges.
• Contact head of Academic Affairs
• Contact University Provost.
• Contact faculty members.
• Contact chairs of honors programs, and/or
  leadership programs.

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Role of Club (cont.)

• Distribute news releases to student newspapers.
• Contact University International Honor Societies.
• Contact person in charge of International
  students or study abroad programs.
• Contact local ROTARACT Clubs.

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Role of Club (cont.)

• 3. Prescreen applicants, setup local interviews
  with potential applicants. Submit only students
  who meet the qualifications. In General, one
  applicant per Rotary Club.Contact scholarship
  chair for any exceptions.
• 4. Mentor your applicant by informing them about
  Rotary, discuss the details of the scholarship
  and provide them with good information. Review
  the application prior to submitting it to the
  District and make sure it is complete.

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District Scholarship Committee for 2008/09

• For more information contact PDG James Aneff,
  District Chair, or other members of the
  Scholarship Committee
• Chair PDG James (Jim) Aneff, Abilene Southwest
  Rotary Club
• E-Mail Jimaneff_at_aol.com
• Tel Office 325-673-4209
• Home 325-692-3700
• Mailing Address
• Jim Aneff, C-K Aneff Enterprises, Inc.,
• P.O. Box 5707,
• Abilene, TX 79608

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Committee Members

• DG Jerry Parr, Gainesville RC
• PDG Dave Mason, Abilene Southwest RC
• PDG Tom Sheriff, Wichita Falls North RC
• PDG Chuck Kurtzman, Ft. Worth South RC
• PDG Janet Holland, Mineral Wells RC
• ADG Isaac Castro, Hamlin RC
• Julian Bridges. Past Committee Chair, Abilene SW
  RC
• Judith Carrier, Fort Worth RC
• Friederike Wiedemann, Wichita Falls RC
• Melissa Bulls, Former Rotary Foundation
  Ambassador Scholar Haskell/Abilene, TX
• Contact info available on District Web site
  www.rotary5790.org

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