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Global Grants Scholarship

ROTARY CLUB OF BATON ROUGE FOUNDATION

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

October 31, 2026

173 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Global Grants Scholarship

Funder: Rotary Club of Baton Rouge Foundation

Geographic Scope: International - supports graduate studies outside of the recipient's home country

Focus Areas: Rotary'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

  • Environmental support
  • Program Overview:
    Rotary International offers the Global Grants Scholarship for graduate students committed to fostering change and addressing critical issues. The scholarship supports graduate studies outside the recipient's home country, promoting deeper understanding and practical knowledge in the focus areas listed above.

      Eligibility Requirements

    • Applicants must not be Rotarians, their spouses, or their lineal descendants
    • Excellent academic performance required
    • Robust public speaking or interpersonal communication skills
    • High ethical standards
    • Strong record of civic engagement or commitment
    • Proficiency in the language of the host country
    • Thorough knowledge of local and global sociopolitical issues

      Application Requirements

    • Select a university and study program aligned with Rotary's seven areas of focus
    • Provide detailed budget
    • Provide study plan

    Application Timeline: Applications are available and reviewed in October of every year

    Contact Information:

  • Rotary Club of Baton Rouge Foundation

  • 9625 Fenway Ave., Suite A

  • Baton Rouge, LA 70809

  • Phone: (225) 922-9940 / (225) 922-9946

  • Email: info@rotarybr.org
  • Mission: The Global Grants Scholarship aims to empower exceptional individuals to make substantial contributions in their chosen fields while upholding the values and humanitarian goals of Rotary International.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Timing: Applications are available and reviewed in October of every year

    Required Materials:
    1. University and study program selection that aligns with Rotary's seven areas of focus
    2. Detailed budget for graduate studies
    3. Comprehensive study plan
    4. Evidence of academic performance
    5. Documentation of public speaking/interpersonal communication skills
    6. Evidence of ethical standards and civic engagement/commitment record
    7. Demonstration of host country language proficiency
    8. Documentation of knowledge of local and global sociopolitical issues

    Eligibility Verification:

  • Applicant must not be a Rotarian, spouse of a Rotarian, or lineal descendant of a Rotarian
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