Posted on Nov 01, 2017
The northern Indiana District 6540 of Rotary International is accepting applications for two $7,000 summer study abroad scholarships. Successful applicants must be residents of District 6540 (northern Indiana) and be sponsored by a local Rotary club.
 
The scholarships, designed to further international understanding and goodwill, provide for study abroad in more than 60 countries where Rotary clubs are located.
Eligible students must have completed at least two years of U.S. university or college study by summer 2018.
 
During their studies abroad, Rotary District 6540 Scholars serve as “ambassadors of goodwill.” Through appearances before Rotary clubs and districts, schools, civic organizations and other forums, the Scholars represent their homelands and work to further international understanding.
Each Summer Study Abroad Scholarship is for one summer abroad, up to a maximum of $7,000 each, for travel, tuition and fees, room, board etc. The funds will be paid directly to the U.S. educational institution offering the study or program.
 
For more information and an application, please contact:
 
Scholarship Committee Phone: (219) 980-6906 or (219) 322-4313 or email:  rkini@comcast.net
 
Applications can also be downloaded from the Rotary District 6540 Web Site:
www.rotary6540.org
 
All completed Applications are due at the above email address by December 24th, 2017.