Rotary Promotes Scholarships- March 5, 2007

ROTARY PROMOTES SCHOLARSHIPS -- $23,000 USD

The Rotary Foundation sponsors one of the largest international scholarship programs in the world. Scholars study in a country other than their own where they serve as unofficial ambassadors of goodwill.

Are you an Anguillian university student who meets the criteria listed below? Or do you know of an Anguillian university student who would qualify for the following Rotary scholarship available to District 7020? The Rotary Club of Anguilla is one of 18 clubs in District 7020.

For the academic year, 2008 – 2009, a One-year Ambassadorial Scholarship worth approximately $23,000 USD is available to a student in District 7020. Deadline for application is July 1, 2007. This scholarship will assist in funding air travel, tuition, books and housing.

All Ambassadorial Scholarship candidates must meet the following criteria:

-- Must have completed at least 2 years of university or college course work at the time the scholarship period begins OR have a secondary school education with employment in a recognized vocation for at least 2 years.

-- Must be citizens of Anguilla

-- Must not be related to a Rotarian

-- Must make application through the Rotary Club of Anguilla

-- Must make plans to study or train in another country or territory where there are Rotary clubs

-- Must exhibit ambassadorial qualities

-- No age or gender restrictions apply

-- Desire to embark upon a course of study that is in harmony with Rotary’s objectives (alleviation of poverty, health concerns, literacy and education, environment, water management, hunger management, etc.)

Students who may be eligible now or in the future should email Kitty at ladykit@xplornet.com or call Anne at 264-729-1738. Other scholarships are available and more information will be forthcoming in a future Rotary Rap.