Rotary Global Scholars

Rotary Global Scholars

Global Scholarships (previously Ambassadorial Scholarships) started in 1947, are Rotary Foundation's oldest and best-known program. Since then, nearly 38,000 young men and women from about 100 nations have studied abroad under its auspices 

The purpose of the Scholarship program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas 

Haddenham and District Rotary has hosted many Scholars from around the world who choose to come and study in Oxford, among which are:

- Rajiv Narayan reading for an MSC in Medical Anthropology and aiming to address solutions for obesity

- Adeel Iqbal reading for an MSC in Global Health Science with a view to collaborating on Public Health Policy

- Stephanie Spicer reading for an MSC in Environmental Change and Management and aiming to collaborate on effective environmental management policies

The program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies

Today the Rotary Global Scholar Programme is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships program. Over 800 scholarships have been awarded to scholars from about 70 countries and who have studied in more than 70 nations

While abroad, scholars serve as goodwill ambassadors to the host country and give presentations about their home country at Rotary meeting venues and to other interested groups

Upon returning home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to a greater understanding of their host country 

"The Rotary Foundation does some terrific things, not the least of which is the Scholarships program."
Michael R. Whiteman, International Programs Director, University of Idaho

Generous contributions from Rotarians worldwide represent a continued faith that today's Scholars will be tomorrow's community and world leaders

Find out more about Haddenham Rotary

If you enjoy having fun while helping others less fortunate than yourself,
we invite you to contact us to find out more

Use your business and social skills, and professional resources
to benefit people less fortunate than yourself

Forge new friendships, exchange ideas and help us deliver humanitarian aid
with lasting benefit to local, national and international communities

Your business life can benefit too

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