Ambassadorial Scholarships
Rotary 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 last year. Through grants totaling approximately US$500 million, recipients from about 70 countries studied in more than 70 nations.
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. Professionals pursuing vocational studies may also qualify.
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.
The Mount Pleasant Rotary Club and District 7770 have been very active in promoting this program. This past year our Club sponsored 3 Ambassadorial Scholar. One is in Uganda, one is in Australia, and one is in Capetown, S. Africa. The District sponsored between 4 and 6 Scholars annually.
The video above shows 3 of the students at the College of Charleston that our club has worked with and helped to be successful candidates. These young folks are our future and represent the best of Rotary ideals.
