District 6400 has been a strong supporter of the Global Scholar Program. Rotary Clubs in the District are eligible to sponsor an application for a Global Grant Scholarship if your club has qualified by attending the grant management seminars and by having met the $100 per capita donation to the Annual Fund requirement.
Global grant scholarships fund graduate-level coursework or research for one to four academic years at a University abroad – outside of our District. The scholarship includes the following one-time contributions: $3000 US from your Club, $15,000 US in District Designated Funds from the Rotary Foundation and $12,000 US from the World Fund of the Rotary Foundation for a total of $30,000 US.
We are writing now to encourage Clubs to consider a nomination of a candidate as soon as possible. Candidates would be applying to attend their program in September 2025. DEADLINE for Nominations is December 13, 2024.
The nominee’s field of fund graduate-level coursework or research must align with one of Rotary’s seven areas of focus are: Water/sanitation and hygiene, Disease prevention and treatment, Environment, Basic education & literacy, Peace-building & conflict resolution, Maternal & child health or Community/Economic development
The following chart outlines the eligibility, process and deadlines:
| November – December 13, 2024 | Nominate a candidate to the Global Scholar District 6400 Coordinator using the attached form | The Nominee cannot be, (1) a Rotarian; (2) an employee of a club, district, or other Rotary entity, or of Rotary International; or (3) the spouse, a lineal descendant (child or grandchild by blood or stepchild, legally adopted or not), the spouse of a lineal descendant, or an ancestor (parent or grandparent by blood) of any person in the foregoing two categories.
The Club should interview the nominee to determine eligibility. Refer to the Global Grants Supplement on the District website, https://rotary6400.org/. It is important the nominee’s previous work or volunteer experience, academic program, and career plans are strongly aligned with one of the seven areas of focus.
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| January 11 and 12, 2025 | Conduct Interviews with all nominees by the District 6400 Committee | |
| By January 31, 2025 | Selection of the candidate that will be supported by the District to submit an application to Rotary International | Nominees should be applying to the University they have chosen as soon as possible. The application cannot be submitted to Rotary International until proof of acceptance for admission is received |
| February – May 30, 2025 | Work with sponsoring Club and candidate to strengthen and complete application for RI | Letter of acceptance to the University must be uploaded with the application |
| By June 30, 2025 | Submit application to Rotary International | Rotary International makes the final decision in regards to applicants they will support with their $12,000 contribution |
Contact Colleen Mitchel , Global Scholars Program Chair