International Youth Exchange / Scholarships / Fellowships

The Annapolis Rotary Club can sponsor applicants for Rotary scholarships for secondary, undergraduate, or graduate studies, as well as for students exchanges. Scholarships and exchanges are open to anyone residing/studying in the area, except Rotary members and their families.

Rotary Youth Exchanges

Rotary provides opportunity for young people to spend anywhere from a few weeks (short term) to a full year (long term) as an international student hosted by local Rotary clubs, who provide room and board with a host family and a small monthly stipend.

Eligibility: young people (AGE) who: a) have demonstrated leadership in their school and community; b) are flexible and willing to try new things; c) are open to cultural differences; and d) can serve as an ambassador for their own country

Post Secondary Scholarships

The Annapolis Rotary Club can sponsor high school students seeking one of the two competitive $5,000 scholarships provided by Rotary District 7620. Eligible applicants must be enrolling in an accredited US college, university or technical school.

Global Grant Scholarship

Our club sponsors eligible candidates for a $30,000 Global Grant Scholarship for an academic year. The award, which is granted by District 7620 is granted for graduate level studies at overseas university programs which support sustainable, high impact outcomes in one of Rotary’s six areas of focus:

• peace and conflict resolution

• maternal and child health

• disease prevention and treatment

• basic education and literacy

• water and sanitation

• economic and community development

Peace Fellowships

Each year, Rotary selects up to 100 individuals from around the world to receive fully funded academic fellowships at one of Rotary Peace Centers. These fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses. The objective is that Rotary Peace Fellows become leaders and catalysts for peace and conflict resolution.

Eligibility: a) Proficiency in another language strongly recommended: b) strong commitment to international understanding and peace as demonstrated through professional and academic achievements and personal or community service; c) excellent leadership skills; d) minimum three years of related full-time work or volunteer experience; and e) bachelor's degree..

Two types of fellowships are offered:

A. Master’s Degree in fields related to peace and conflict prevention and resolution. Programs last 15 to 24 months and require a practical internship of two to three months during the academic break. About 50 fellowships are awarded every year. They can take place at any of the following institutions:

• Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA

• International Christian University, Japan

• University of Bradford, England

• University of Queensland, Australia

• Uppsala University, Sweden

 

B. Professional Development Certificate. It is intended for experienced professionals working in peace-related fields who want to enhance their professional skills. The program in conflict prevention and resolution lasts three months and takes place at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand. This program incorporates two to three weeks of field study. Rotary awards up to 50 certificates each year.

Contact the Annapolis Rotary Club in you interested in applying for one of the above programs