Rotary Foundation Global Scholarship Grants for Development for 2024/2025
The Rotary Foundation provides scholarship funding through the Rotary Foundation Global Grants, supporting graduate-level coursework or research for one to four academic years.
Rotary Foundation Masters/PhD Degrees
Deadline: Rolling** Study in: Any Country* Course starts AY 2024/2025 Host Institution(s):
*Any approved University located in a country with a host Rotary club or district, outside the applicant’s home country
Level/Field(s) of Study:
Graduate-level coursework or research in one of Rotary’s six areas of focus: Peace and conflict prevention/resolution, Disease prevention and treatment, Water and sanitation, Maternal and child health, Basic education and literacy, and Economic and community development.
Target group:
Non-Rotarians sponsored by Rotary District or Clubs
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The minimum budget for a global grant scholarship is $30,000, covering various expenses such as passport/visa, travel, school supplies, tuition, room and board, household supplies, and language training courses (excluding university admission language requirements). Personal and miscellaneous expenses are generally not covered.
Eligibility Requirements:
For eligibility requirements, refer to the scholarship page of the Rotary Club/District where you intend to apply.
Application instructions:
Interested applicants can contact local Rotary clubs via the Rotary Club Locator to inquire about sponsorship for the grant.
Global grant applications are submitted online. Sponsor clubs or districts initiate the application, and scholars then complete the online scholar profile.
Global grant scholarship applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, but submissions should occur at least three months before the intended departure date for adequate Foundation review and processing. ** Specific timelines may vary for each Rotary Club/District.
For detailed application guidelines, refer to the Rotary Global Grant Scholarship Supplement and visit the official website
