Scholarships

The Rotary Foundation Education Programs

The Rotary Foundation Education Programs are:

  • Vocational Training Teams (VTT)
  • Post Graduate Global Grant Scholarships
  • Rotary World Peace Fellows
  • Rotary Peace and Conflict Study Program for Professional Development

Information can also be found on the Rotary International website:  https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/scholarships

Post Graduate Global Grant Scholarships

The District 9800 Post Graduate Global outbound scholarship is funded by a Global Grant valued from US$30,000 up to US$60,000. Applicants must study for a postgraduate degree in support of one of the seven focus areas as defined by TRF which are:

  • Peace and conflict prevention / resolution.
  • Disease prevention and treatment.
  • Water and sanitation.
  • Maternal and child health.
  • Basic education and literacy.
  • Economic and community development.
  • Environment

Opportunities for your Club within the Scholarship program are to:

  • Identify and nominate a scholar candidate.
  • Invite an inbound scholar to speak at a Club meeting or special function.
  • Provide a counsellor for an inbound scholar during their stay and involve the Club in hospitality – but not accommodation.
 

Here is the application form.

Chair: David Gorman (Albert Park)

 

Rotary World Peace Fellows

  • A fully funded two-year Master’s degree, at a Rotary Foundation approved academic Peace Centre located at one of six prestigious universities throughout the world.
 
Chair:  Murray Verso (Williamstown)