The Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarships are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students chosen to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. 

Awards:

Academic Year Ambassadorial Scholarship is for one year of study in another country (up to $26,000 or its equivalent).

Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarship is for two years of degree-oriented study in another country (a flat grant of $12,500 or its equivalent).

Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarship is for either three or six months of intensive language study and cultural immersion in another country (up to $12,000 or $19,000 respectively or its equivalent).


Selection criteria:

• Possesses excellent leadership skills and potential.
• Has a proven record of success in his/her academics and/or vocation.
• Is articulate and possesses good proficiency in the study country language.
• Has demonstrated a personal commitment to community service.
• Possesses maturity and seriousness of purpose.
• Is an excellent public speaker, skilled with presentations to both small and large audiences.
• Knows the history, culture, and politics of both his/her home community and study country.
• Is diplomatic and articulate when discussing world affairs and sensitive topics.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must have completed two years of college level work by the time of the award.
• An applicant must be a citizen of a country in which there is a Rotary club.
• Applicants cannot be Rotarians or employees of a club, district, or other Rotary entity, nor a spouse or close relative of a Rotarian. Rotaractors are eligible.
• In addition to the criteria listed above, applicants for Academic-Year and Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships must be proficient in the language of the proposed host country. Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarship applicants must have completed at least one year of college-level coursework or equivalent in the proposed language of study.

Application:

• Interested applicants must apply for Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships through their local Rotary club.  The club deadline varies. Applicants should contact their local rotary club for deadlines.
• Applications can be downloaded from the rotary international web site at:
  http://www.rotary.org/newsroom/downloadcenter/pdfs/139en.pdf

Please note:

It is very important to refer to the web site listed below for specific and complete information regarding this scholarship.

Web site: http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/index.html