As a Rotarian, you have the ability to help make someone’s graduate education a reality. How, you ask? By identifying a person to apply for a Rotary District 5840 Global Education Grant.
The grant is for post-baccalaureate study at a recognized university in a non-U.S. country in a study discipline that supports the Object of Rotary and the Mission of The Rotary Foundation (see www.rotary.org). The grant is a minimum of $30,000 for one year.
Applicants’ planned studies must:
Lead to sustainable, high-impact outcomes in one of the following seven Areas of Focus:
- Peacebuilding and conflict prevention
- Disease prevention and treatment
- Water, sanitation, and hygiene
- Maternal and child health
- Basic education and literacy
- Community economic development
- Environment
All the information is on the Rotary District 5840 website. Simply go to www.Rotary5840.org - Foundation Tab - Scholarships - Global Grant Scholarships. Check the sidebar for pertinent information - application, checklist and additional grant requirements.
Application deadline: November 25, 2023
In-person interviews: December 9, 2023
Training in Houston (expenses paid by District): January 5-6, 2024
Persons in the following categories are ineligible: a) a Rotarian or Honorary Rotarian; b) an employee of a Rotary Club or District, of Rotary International, or of another Rotary-affiliated entity; c) a spouse, a lineal descendant (child or grandchild by blood or adoption, a spouse of a lineal descendant, or an ancestor (parent or grandparent by blood) of any living person in categories (a) (b); and Rotarians and their relatives as described above remain ineligible for 36 month after resignation.
For questions, contact Jane Burton, District 5840 Global Education Grants Chair: jburton13@satx.rr.com or 830-368-4023 (home), 210-416-0852 (cell).