Ambassadorial Scholarships

Ambassadorial Scholarships, The Rotary Foundation's oldest and best-known program, was founded in 1947. Since then, nearly 38,000 men and women from about 100 nations have studied abroad under its auspices. Today it is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships program. Nearly 800 scholarships were awarded for study in 2005-06. Through grants totaling approximately US$500 million, recipients from about 70 countries studied in more than 70 nations.

"The Rotary Foundation does some terrific things, not the least of which is the Ambassadorial Scholarships program." - Michael R. Whiteman, international programs director, University of Idaho

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 several types of 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.

Generous contributions from Rotarians worldwide represent a continued faith that today’s Ambassadorial Scholars will be tomorrow's community and world leaders.

To apply for this graduate scholarship, you must be at least a junior in college
Apply for a chance to make a difference.

FOR CONTACT with the Capital Region Scholarship Committee, informing them of your interest in the Ambassadorial Scholarship program, please email one or both of the following two leaders of the District Scholarship Committee at…
ambass.scho.nycap@gmail.com and one of us will respond to your requests.

Chairman: Dr. Charles D. Lindholm
Co-Chairman: Mr. C. G. Frink

APPLICATION FORMS are available through contacting the Rotary International website at www.rotary.org and type in the search engine… "Ambassadorial Scholarship Application."

Click on Ambassadorial Scholarfship Application and also Ambassadorial Scholarships Leaflet. They will provide you with the information you will need.

Download forms to your computer and type your application and send to District 7190 Scholarship Committee Chair, 37 Sutherland Drive, Glenville, NY 12302.

The deadline for all applications is June 1, 2010. Allow a least one month to complete all required parts of the applicationd in typed form. This also includes your personal references. Interviews and choice of our 2011-2012 Ambassadorial Scholar will be held in the Capital Region in June 2011 (day yet to be determined).

About Information for applicants
How to apply Please note that application for the next round of applications are for the year 2011 – 2012 school year
E-mail page To send Information on Ambassadorial Scholarship to someone whom you think may be interested in applying for this unique scholarship program.