Our Global Grant Scholar, Emily Hoover, has completed her requirements for graduation from the University of Cambridge, England.  Emily was selected for the award of "best dissertation" for her studies at university.  She will be returning to Cambridge in July to participate in graduation ceremonies.

 

Emily was awarded a $30,000 Global Grant Scholarship in 2017 by the Rotary Foundation for her graduate studies at Cambridge.  She currently teaches in Colorado Springs in Harrison District 2.  Our club was the international club for this grant and Cambridge Sawston R/C served as her host club.

After a long wait, funds for our club's Global Grant, El Arado Nicaragua Water Project, have been transferred from the Rotary Foundation to our club's special account.  Now we will be able to transfer funds to our host club in Managua so that the project may begin.

 

Here's a breakdown of the funding and sources -- Total Budget - $56,526

 

- Rotary Club of Colorado Springs (including $10,000 from Palmer Interact Club) -- $18,750

 

- North Colorado Springs Rotary - $475

 

- East Colorado Springs Rotary - $250

 

- District 5470 Designated Funds - $14,000

 

- Rotary Foundation - $23,051

 

Since the Global Grant Program started in 2013, our club has managed over $180,000 to include four scholarships and this current water project.  Of the $180,000, $79,000 was provided by our district designated funds, and $88,000 from the Rotary Foundation in matches.

 

Doing good in the World!

 

 

 

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