Global Grants Scholarship
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Expected ~October
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- October 31, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: October
From the program guidelines: “Timing: Applications are available and reviewed in October of every year”
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Other 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
Overview
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:
- University and study program selection that aligns with Rotary's seven areas of focus
- Detailed budget for graduate studies
- Comprehensive study plan
- Evidence of academic performance
- Documentation of public speaking/interpersonal communication skills
- Evidence of ethical standards and civic engagement/commitment record
- Demonstration of host country language proficiency
- 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
What Rotary Club of Baton Rouge Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 17
- Total given
- $142K
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Range
- $5,000–$16K
- By dollars: Louisiana 100%. Top recipient cities: Baton Rouge, LA; New Orleans, LA; Lafayette, LA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 71% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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