Through global grants, Rotarians can support future leaders in fields related to Rotary's areas of focus: 1) peace and conflict prevention/resolution; 2) disease prevention and treatment; 3) water and sanitation; 4) maternal and child health; 5) basic education and literacy; and 6) economic and community development. Global grant scholarships fund graduate-level coursework or research for one to four academic years. Global grant scholars plan to pursue a career in one of the listed areas of focus, and their graduate-level educational goals should support this career interest. Pursuing a career in an area of focus means the scholar has a long-term commitment to measurable, sustainable change. A candidate's previous work or volunteer experience, academic program, and career plans should be strongly aligned with the area of focus to be pursued. Candidates should have excellent leadership skills and potential, a proven record of success in his or her academic field or vocation, a commitment to community service, well-defined and realistic goals, concrete ideas for advancing within his or her chosen field, and a sincerity about maintaining a lifelong relationship with Rotary after the scholarship period.
If you know anyone who may be a good candidate for a Rotary Peace Scholarship or a Global Grant Scholarship, please provide contact information for or to Bob Russell.