Rotary Foundation announces scholarship program

Rotary Foundation
News Release

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Applicants are now being sought for scholarships to earn a two-year, masters-level degree in international studies, and peace and conflict resolution. Rotary International will award 60 such scholarships to six universities worldwide later this year. One nominee will be forwarded from District 7010 to RI through a selection process set to begin immediately. Awards will be for the 2009-2011 term.

The program, termed “The Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution,” is a major educational priority of The Rotary Foundation. The Foundation has established partnerships with universities in Japan, Argentina, England and Australia as well as North Carolina and California. Rotary’s goal is to provide educational opportunities to a group of World Peace Scholars in order to advance knowledge and world understanding among future world leaders. The centers will also advance research, teaching publication and knowledge of issues of peace, goodwill and causes of conflict.

Although similar to the Ambassadorial Scholarship program, the peace scholarships differ in availability, selection criteria and process, application materials and funding. For example, applicants must have earned an undergraduate degree and be proficient in a second language. For more information and to print application, see the Rotary International website at Rotary International: Rotary Centers for International Studies or contact John Tomlinson at [email protected] or [email protected] or
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Applications are due to LOCAL Nipissing or North Bay Rotary Clubs by April 1, 2008 Endorsements by local clubs will then be sent to the district representative by April 18, 2008. Interviews for district finalists will be conducted May 17, 2008 with the nominee’s name forwarded to the international office by July 1, 2008. Awards will be announced by Rotary International in Fall 2008.

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