Rotary Club of Annapolis

Global Grants for Graduate Studies Abroad

The Annapolis Rotary Club is excited to announce the availability of Rotary Global Grants for graduate studies abroad. We invite your institution’s seniors to apply for this extraordinary scholarship opportunity.

About Rotary Global Grants

Rotary Global Grants, offered in partnership with Rotary International and Rotary Clubs across the United States, provide generous funding for hundreds of highly qualified graduate students who wish to pursue studies and research at accredited institutions outside the United States. These prestigious awards are designed to develop leaders who will tackle the world’s most pressing challenges.

Rotary Global Grants typically provide a minimum of $31,500 USD to support tuition, fees, travel, room and board, and other academic expenses.

A key feature of global grants is the partnership between the Rotary Club where the scholar will study and the Rotary District or Club in the scholar’s home country. Both Rotary Clubs must be qualified for the applicant to be approved.

Scholarship Timeline

Application Deadline: Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year are due to the Annapolis Rotary Club by October 31, 2025.
Applications will be evaluated by the Annapolis Rotary Club & Rotary District 7620.
All successful applicants will be notified in March of 2026.

Application Process

Applicants must identify a graduate level program offered by an accredited institution outside the United States that they intend to undertake when applying.
Applicants must complete the Rotary Global Grant Scholarship application, outlining their proposed field of study, their host institution, and how their studies align with Rotary’s “Areas of Focus.” See below.
Interested candidates must contact their local (home) Rotary Club. The club will guide applicants through the process.
Applicants to the Annapolis Rotary Club must have a connection to Annapolis. Applicants may be currently residing in or near Annapolis or have spent all or part of their childhood in Annapolis. Applicants may not be directly related to members of Annapolis Rotary (i.e., no siblings, children, or grandchildren of Annapolis Rotary members.)
Applicants must also contact the Rotary Club located in the geographic area where they will be studying. If a potential applicant has difficulty identifying the appropriate Rotary Club to contact, the Annapolis Rotary Club can assist them.
Applicants will be evaluated based on academic merit, commitment to service, leadership potential, and the relevance of their studies to Rotary’s mission.
The Annapolis Rotary Club will conduct interviews and select one or more

candidates to recommend to Rotary District 7620.Top candidates will be forwarded to Rotary International for national and international approval.

Finalists will be notified in late spring, with funding to begin in the upcoming academic year.

Seven Areas of Focus

Candidates’ graduate studies must contribute to at least one of Rotary International’s seven areas of focus:

Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution
Disease Prevention and Treatment
Water and Sanitation
Maternal and Child Health
Basic Education and Literacy
Economic and Community Development
Supporting the Environment

To learn more, visit:

District 7620 Website

https://www.rotary7620.org/global-scholars/

The Rotary International Website

https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/scholarships

or contact:

Debra McGhee at debra.mcghee@gmail.com or
Laura Amin at Laura.Amin1966@gmail.com

Ready to Apply?

PERSONAL INFORMATION

First Name*

Last Name*

Citizenship:

Date of birth DD-MM-YYYY

CONTACT INFORMATION

Email*

Street Address*

City*

Postal Code

Country

Phone*

Secondary Phone

LANGUAGE SKILLS

List all the languages you speak, including your native language:

Languages

Written Proficiency

Spoken Proficiency

EMERGENCY CONTACT

First Name:

Family Name

Relationship

E-Mail

Street address or P.O. Box

City:

Postal Code:

Country:

Primary Telephone:

Secondary Telephone:

PRIOR EDUCATION

List the two educational institutions you have most recently attended.

Most recently attended:

Name of Institution:

Degree received:

Place of study

Field of study

GPA

Previously attended:

Name of Institution

Degree Received

Place of study:

Field of study:

GPA:

SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVES

In 2-3 short sentences, tell us your objectives for this scholarship (program of study/degree sought, Rotary area of focus, etc.).

Notes:

In 200 words or less, please summarize your qualifications to receive this scholarship. (volunteer/work/academic experience, philosophy and perspective, etc.)

AREAS OF FOCUS

What is your area of focus?

Which goals of your selected area of focus will your scholarship activities support? Refer to the Areas of Focus Policy Statements for more information.

How will you meet these goals?

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Provide the following information about the academic program you plan to attend:

Name of institution:

City:

Language of instruction:

Website:

Academic program:

Academic program start date: DD-MM-YYYY

Academic program end date: DD-MM-YYYY

Planned departure date: DD-MM-YYYY

Planned return date: DD-MM-YYYY

List the classes you plan to take and provide any relevant links to information about the program. Explain how the program and courses align with Rotary's goals in the selected area of focus and your future career plans.

How does your previous and current educational, professional, and/or volunteer experience align with Rotary's goals in the selected area of focus (500 words or less)?

What are your professional and/or academic plans immediately after the scholarship period (500 words or less)?

How do your long-term professional goals align with Rotary's goals in the selected area of focus (500 words or less)?

BUDGET

Select the local currency for your budget and enter the current rate of exchange to 1 U.S. dollar.

Local currency: Exchange rate to 1 USD:

Detail your proposed expenses. Note that the total budget must be equal to the total financing of your scholarship grant amount. Attach any documents, such as price sheets, bids or estimates, to support the expenses listed.

Description---------- Category ---------------- Local cost ------------ Cost in USD

Tuition & fees ------Tuition------------ Local cost --------- Cost USD

Local housing ------ Accommodations -------Local coat ------------ Cost USD

Books ----- Supplies ------ Local Cost ------ Cost USD

Food ------ Supplies ------ Local cost ----- Cost USD

Airfare ----- Travel ------ Local cost ------ Cost USD

Consular/visa fees ------ Travel ------ Local cost ------ Cost USD

Local transportation ------ Travel ------ Local cost ------- Cost USD

FINANCING

The scholarship amount is US$30,000. You are personally responsible for all expenses in excess of the scholarship amount. Please list and describe your sources and sufficiency of addition funds that will cover the balance of your budget:

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GLOBAL GRANT SCHOLARSHIP CANDIDATE APPLICATION