The Rotary Foundation Educational Programs promote international understanding by bringing together people from different countries and cultures. The foundation offers 2 types of programs in the Philippines, namely the Global Grant (formerly Ambassadorial) Scholarships and the Rotary Peace Center Fellowships. The Rotary Foundation’s oldest and best known program is the Ambassadorial Scholarships in which about 30,000 men and women from 100 nations have studied abroad under its auspices.
Today, it is the world’s largest privately funded international scholarship program. Through this grant, recipients from some 69 countries have studied in more than 64 nations.
The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. The program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies.
Interested applicants must apply for the Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships through their local Rotary Club. Because application deadlines vary by club and district, only your local club can provide specific information on deadline. If your local district is not offering scholarships, you may wish to inquire next year.
The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas. The program sponsors academic year scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies.
While abroad, scholars serve as goodwill ambassadors to the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to a greater understanding of their host country.
Eligibility for the Global Grant (Ambassadorial) Scholarships
- Must have completed at least second year of college by the district interview date
- Must have high academic scores
- Must be sponsored by the local Rotary Club
- Applicants must be citizens of a country in which there are Rotary Clubs
- Candidates cannot be Rotarians, Honorary Rotarians, or employees of a club, district or other Rotary entity or of Rotary International.
- Persons with disabilities and members of Rotaract Clubs are eligible and encouraged to apply.
See the PDF for more information,
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships Global Grant
Further reading, https://dcrotaryclub.org/sitepage/scholarships/global-grant-(formerly-ambassadorial)-scholarships
On the other hand, each year the Rotary selects up to 100 professionals from around the world to receive fellowships to study at one of their peace centers. Through academic training, practice and global networking opportunities, the Rotary Peace Centers program develops who become catalysts for peace and conflict prevention and resolution.
The Rotary Peace Center fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round trip transportation and all internship and field study expenses. The center has trained more than 1,000 fellows for careers in peacebuilding. Many of them serve as leaders at international organizations or have started their own foundations.
Eligibility for the Rotary Peace Center Fellowship
Master’s degree programs – last 15 to 24 months and require a practical internship of 2 to 3 months during the academic break.
Professional Development Certificate Program – for experienced professionals and lasts 3 months with 2 to 3 weeks of field study.
Requirements of the Rotary Peace Center Fellowships
- Proficiency in English; a second language is strongly recommended
- Demonstrated commitment to international understanding and peace
- Excellent leadership skills
- Master’s degree applicants: minimum three years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, bachelor’s degree
- Certificate applicants: minimum five years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, strong academic background
Further reading, https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/peace-fellowships
Submit your application to
Your local Rotary Club chapter
Contact information
The Rotary Club of Manila
RCM-Secretariat
543 Arquiza corner Grey Street
Ermita, Manila City, Philippines
Telephone: 02 527 1886
Email: [email protected]
Get in touch with
Mrs. Anna Kun Toledo
Executive Secretary
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Ako po si Kathryn Keith Balod Nave, mag 33 years old sa June 9,2019. Ako po ay ina ng 5, ako po ay hiwalay sa ama ng aking 4 na anak. Sa ngayon ay meron akong partner, ang tatay ng aking bunsong anak, Nung nakaraan buwan ako at ang aking panganay na anak ay nakapasa sa ALS, nais po sana naming magpatuloy ng pagaaral sa kolehiyo subalit kami po ay walang kakayahan, Ang aking partner po ngayon ay walang permenenteng trabaho at sya ay project based lamang. Ang ama naman ng aking anak ay hindi nagbibigay ng suporta, Ako po ay nagtitinda tinda upang kami ay may panggastos sa araw araw. Nais ko po sanang makapagtapos ng kolehiyo upang makahanap ng maayos na trabaho at masuportahan ko ang aking mga anak sa kanilang pag aaral at ng sila din ay makapagtapos ng pag aaral at mag karoon ng magandang buhay. Ang aking panganay na anak na si Karl Jhustine ay pasado din ng ALS, ang aking pangalawa naman na si John Kervy ay Grade 8, ang aking pangatlo na si Kristine Khaye ay Grade 7, ang pang apat na si tomothy John ay Grade 6 at ang bunso na si Renzo ay Grade 2. Nais ko silang bigyan ng magandang edukasyon dahil alam ko ang hirap ng walang tinapos, kaya ako ay nagsusumikap at nagbabasakali na makakuha ng scholarship upang ako ay makapagtapos ng kolehiyo. Ang aking pang apat at bunsong anak ay nangunguna sa kanilang klase kaya naman nagsusumikap na ako ngayon upang makatapos para sa kanilang pag aaral sa darating na panahon. Maraming Salamat po.
Lubos na gumagalang,
Kathryn Keith Nave