The
Rotary World Peace Scholarship offers 70 individuals, committed to peace and
conflict resolution, the opportunity to earn a two-year master’s level degree
in international studies, peace studies and conflict resolution at one of the
Go
to the Rotary Club website to identify the city and district in which you would
apply (each district or local club may have a different timeline), also complete
details and applications can be downloaded and printed directly from the
website at http://www.rotary.org/.
Use the following link to the application:
Rotary
International: Rotary Centers for International Studies
What’s
expected of World Peace Scholars?
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impact world peace and conflict resolution in a significant,
positive fashion during their future careers
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demonstrate a commitment to a career in peace and conflict
resolution
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excel academically in their selected programs, accept the academic
counsel and advice of the
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participate in an annual
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serve as ambassadors of goodwill wherever they go
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make formal and informal appearances before Rotary clubs and
districts, school and civic orgs, etc.
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participate in district, regional, and international Rotary events
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maintain contact with The Rotary Foundation throughout their
professional careers in order to advise and assist Rotary International and its
member clubs in their efforts to contribute to world peace and understanding
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help evaluate and promote the Rotary World Peace Scholarships
program
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accept assignments to a
Who
can apply? Who cannot?
Applicants
for the Rotary World Peace Scholarships must have:
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the academic background, training, and work experience required
for a master's level program at the partner universities
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proficiency in more than one language (even if they propose to
study in a country where their native language is spoken)
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excellent leadership skills
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a demonstrated commitment to peace and international understanding
through their personal and community service activities and/or academic and
professional achievements
The following are ineligible to apply:
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Rotarians and honorary Rotarians
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employees of a club, district, or other Rotary entity or of Rotary
International
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spouses, lineal descendants (child or grandchild by blood or legal
adoption), spouses of lineal descendants, or ancestors (parent or grandparent by
blood) of any living Rotarian and former Rotarians and their relatives as
described above within 36 months of resignation.
How
does one apply?
Application
must be made through a local Rotary club
in the applicant’s legal or permanent residence or place of full-time study or
employment. People with disabilities and members of Rotaract clubs are eligible
and encouraged to apply. The scholarship selection process consists of
three levels: club, district, and world. After receiving applications, Rotary
clubs forward their candidates to the Rotary district level for competition.
Club
deadlines must be by
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December, 2004 … District and candidates will be notified of
results of world competitive selection process
If
you need more information, please call Jingle Mahan at 651/636-9054 or
800/636-9054 (email: jingle@rotary5960.org)
or Donna Helble at (507) 457-5361 (office) or (507) 454-5955 (home) or dhelble@vax2.winona.msus.edu.
Vicki
Gee-Treft
651-246-9534
cell