For overseas graduate studies in an accredited institution.
Open to scholars at all stages of post-graduate learning as well as graduating seniors. Provides a minimum of $30,000 for one year. Supports study relevant to a Rotary International focus area: Peace and conflict prevention/resolution, Disease prevention and treatment, Water and sanitation, Maternal and child health, Basic education and literacy, Economic and community development. Proposal must include plans for sustainability, that is how a grant will allow the scholar to work toward humanitarian solutions for the selected focus area over the long-term. Must have Rotary Club sponsors at both the sending and receiving locations. The Rotary Club of Tuscaloosa is a potential sponsor. Applicants must be identified by October 31, 2012 and initial proposals submitted by early November. If selected for further consideration, a full application will be submitted in the following spring. For further information, contact Dr. Margaret King, Scholarship Chair for The Rotary Club of Tuscaloosa, at mking@bama.ua.edu or 205-394-5653 or Dr. Gregory Jeane, Future Vision Coordinator for Rotary International District 6860, at gregjeane@charter.net

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