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Global Grants is sponsored by The Rotary Foundation Of Rotary International. The Rotary Foundation's Global Grants support large-scale international projects that achieve sustainable outcomes. Rotary clubs and districts collaborate with local communities to address critical needs in areas such as health, education, and economic development.
These grants facilitate impactful humanitarian projects, scholarships, and vocational training, fostering global partnerships and improving community welfare.
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Scholarships | Rotary International The Rotary Foundation and clubs invest in our future leaders and philanthropists by funding scholarships. Clubs and districts offer scholarships for secondary, undergraduate, or graduate study. These scholarships can be supported with funds raised locally or with Rotary Foundation district or global grants.
Contact your local club for application information and eligibility requirements. The Rotary Foundation offers scholarships for college graduates and professionals to study peace and conflict resolution. Rotary Peace Fellowships are available to candidates who want to participate in a master’s degree or professional development certificate program at one of our partner universities.
Learn about Rotary Peace Fellowship eligibility requirements and qualifications . Want to offer a scholarship? Rotary clubs can apply to The Rotary Foundation for district and global grants to support scholarships.
Global grant scholarships Global grants are for graduate students studying abroad in one of Rotary’s areas of focus : Providing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene Improving maternal and child health Protecting the environment Scholarships last from one to four years and can include an entire degree program. Global grant scholarships are funded using District Designated Funds (DDF), cash, and directed gifts and endowment earnings.
The Foundation will provide an 80% World Fund match for all DDF contributions. District grants can be used to sponsor secondary school, undergraduate, or graduate students studying any subject, either locally or abroad. The scholarship may cover any length of time, from a six-week language training program to a year or more of university study.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Rotary clubs and districts, in partnership with international communities, focusing on sustainable international projects. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows US $30,000 - US $400,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Global Grants is funded by The Rotary Foundation Of Rotary International. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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