The Ambassadorial Scholarships are designed to further international understanding and goodwill, and to provide for study abroad in more than 160 countries where Rotary clubs are located.

During their studies abroad, Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholars act 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.

Academic year Ambassadorial Scholarships (such as the group seen here) are for one academic year abroad and provides funding for roundtrip transportation, tuition, fees, room, board, and some educational supplies and language training (if necessary) up to a maximum of $25,000 US.

The Rotary International Ambassadorial program is the world’s largest privately sponsored international scholarship program. Focused on humanitarian service, personal diplomacy and academic excellence, the program has sponsored more than 30,000 Rotary scholars since it began in 1947.

See the Rotary International website for additional details.

Eligibility

• Must have completed at least 2 years of university or college course work at the time the scholarship period begins or have a secondary school education with employment in a recognized vocation for at least 2 years.

• Must be a citizen of a country in which there is a Rotary club.

• Cannot be Rotarians, Honorary Rotarians, or employees of a club, district or other Rotary entity or of Rotary International. Spouses. lineal descendants, and ancestors of persons in the foregoing categories are also ineligible.

• Applications must be made through a local Rotary club in the applicant's legal or permanent residence or place of full time study or employment.

• Study or training must be undertaken in another country or territory where three are Rotary clubs, but not in the sponsoring Rotary country or district.

• No age or gender restrictions

• Rotaractors are eligible