Title - Rotary District 5950 Ambassadorial Scholarship Process, Peace Scholarship Process Rotary Grants.index   Download Center Application forms as PDF for 08-09 (selection round April-May 07) local download Ideal candidate   Eligible? 5950 Clubs in 06   Deadlines for 2009, tentative: Deadline for completed application due to District office: March 27, 2009 First committee meeting Weaver Lake Rd Community Center: April 4, 2009 Final competition Radisson Wahington Ave Minneapolis: May 2, 2009   Thank you for your interest in the scholarship programs of District 5950 and Rotary International. March 21, 2008  District Application Deadline. Application materials must be received. Send to:             Executive Secretary Diane M. Confer             Rotary District 5950               11251 Red Fox Dr.               Maple Grove, MN 55369-6328    E-mail: diane.confer@comcast.net Here are the deadlines for 08: April 12, 2008  District Scholarship Committee meets to review in all categories. This committee will select finalists to be interviewed. Community Center 12951 Weaver Lake Road, Maple Grove/MN at 7:30 a.m. April 19, 2008  Interview Notification to selected finalists regarding interview date, time and location. May 10 (changed to one week later than initially advertised) , 2008  Final Interviews and Selection of Winners by the Ambassadorial Scholarship Committee, held at Radisson Hotel Metrodome, 615 Washington Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN.       Find here forms for applications including the above copied leaflet page. News: the scholarships have been reduced for the 2007 and following years: Ambassadorial Scholarships Information for Applicants Types of Scholarships Currently, three types of scholarships are offered: Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships provide a flat grant of US$23,000 or its equivalent for one academic year of study in another country. This award is intended to help defray costs associated with round-trip transportation, tuition, fees, room and board expenses, and some educational supplies. Academic-Year Scholarships are the most common type of scholarship offered. Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships are for two years of degree-oriented study in another country. A flat grant of US$11,500 or its equivalent is provided per year to be applied toward the costs of a degree program. Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships are for either three or six months of intensive language study and cultural immersion in another country and provide a flat grant of US$10,000 or its equivalent for 3 months and US$15,000 or its equivalent for 6 months. Funds are intended to defray costs associated with round-trip transportation, language training expenses, and homestay living arrangements. Applications are considered for candidates interested in studying Arabic, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, and Swedish. Some Rotary districts may only offer one type of scholarship (or none at all); applicants must check with the local club regarding availability." Ambassadorial Scholarships 2008-2009 Three important Steps Step 1.) Send to: Executive Secretary Diane M. Confer Rotary International District 5950 Office 11251 Red Fox Dr. Maple Grove, MN 55369-6328 (Mon.-Thurs. 8:30-4:30) Phone: 763 -553-1604 Fax: 763-550-0619 E-mail: diane.confer@comcast.net Step 3.) ... Checklist for all applications   Deadline for receiving scholarships at the district office March 21, 2008 Committee meeting for selection of finalists April 12, 2008 Date that applicants and sponsor clubs will be notified of the results of the screening of applications April 15, 2008 Interviews at Radisson Hotel Metrodome in Minneapolis May 3, 2008 Peace Scholarships 2008 selection for 2009 travel The District 5950 will recommend one Peace scholar per year. Applications are due to the District Office by June 15, 2008. If more than one person apply, the committee chair will determine an interview date with each candidate between June 16 and June 30, 2008. All meetings will be held in Minneapolis, location tba. Step 2.) ... all deadlines and important rules for 2006 applications       Rotary Peace Scholarships, clippings from the Rotary Homepage The Committee ... thank you for supporting student scholars and their applications! Members of the 2007 selection committee: Rotary John Pucel jcpucel@charter.net  Rotary C James Wiant jwiant@rnoon.com  Rotary Ellen J Kennedy EJKENNEDY@stthomas.edu Rotary C Sharon Gerlach gerla008@umn.edu Rotary C Mahmoud Zaidi mzaidi@csom.umn.edu Rotary Specht-Jarvis, Roland H. roland@stcloudstate.edu Rotary Ronald Axel <Ronald9494@aol.com> Rotary DG Paul Bierhaus PoBierhaus@aol.com         Hal Tearse, Hal.Tearse@Rbcdain.com Incoming DG Tammy Laurent (July1 2007) tlaurent@mn.rr.com DG Rod Shilkrot (2006-07) RShilkrot@aaaminneapolis.com  Rotary C Clifford Erickson cliffchar@worldnet.att.net (excused 06) contact Roland Specht-Jarvis, District 5950 Scholarship Committee Chairperson Professor and Dean St. Cloud State University College of Fine Arts and Humanities KVAC 111, 720 South 4th Ave., St. Cloud/MN 56301 001-320-308-3093, fax -4716     Thank you for your inquiry about Rotary Foundation Programs. The Rotary International Web site is: www.rotary.org .Please visit one of the following links for more information: The Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/index.html Information for applicants: http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/prospect/index.html Group Study Exchange (a 4 week exchange to other countries, for business and professional non-Rotarians) http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/gse/index.html Information for prospective team members: http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/gse/prospective.html 2008 selection for 2009 travel Deadline for receiving scholarships at the district office March 21, 2008 Committee meeting for selection of finalists April 12, 2008 Date that applicants and sponsor clubs will be notified of the results of the screening of applications April 15, 2008 Interviews at Radisson Hotel Metrodome in Minneapolis May 3, 2008 Peace Scholarships 2008 selection for 2009 travel The District 5950 will recommend one Peace scholar per year. Applications are due to the District Office by June 15, 2008. If more than one person apply, the committee chair will determine an interview date with each candidate between June 16 and June 30, 2008. All meetings will be held in Minneapolis, location tba. Ambassadorial Scholarships Information for Rotarians Source: http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/rotarian/index.html Award Types and Funding * Ambassadorial Scholarship Availability * Types of Scholarships * Other Scholarship Opportunities * Study Institutions for Academic-Year and Multi-Year Scholarship Applicants * Language School Contacts for Cultural Ambassadorial Scholar Ideal Candidates * Eligibility Criteria * Profile of the Ideal Candidate * Encouraged Fields of Study * Non-Rotary Countries * Ambassadors of Goodwill * Encouraged Study Countries Application Process * How to Apply * Application Process for Rotarians * Terms of Scholarships Promoting Scholarships in Your District * Attracting Qualified Applicants * Ways to Involve Outgoing Scholars * Club/District Involvement Throughout Scholarships * Ways to Involve Incoming Scholars * Public Relations Resources Information for the District-Level Scholarships Committee * Promotion and Selection * Orientation * Regional Scholar Orientation Seminars * Hosting Scholars * Alumni Outreach * Scholarship Timeline * Achieving Program Objectives Information for Sponsor and Host Counselors * Sponsor Counselors * Host Counselors * Contacting Your District Scholarships Subcommittee Chair http://fll.stcloudstate.edu/Rotaryindex/rotaryindex.html 2006 Applicants and Winners

Rotary World Peace Scholarships

Deadline: June 30 --clippings from Rotary

Application downloads: http://www.rotary.org/newsroom/downloadcenter/foundation/educational.html#centers

General Info:

http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/centers/index.html

Fellowship Availability

The Rotary World Peace Fellowships are offered on a world-competitive basis. Each Rotary district may submit one candidate for competition in the worldwide selection process for up to 60 Rotary World Peace Fellowships offered annually. All districts are encouraged to recruit qualified candidates in their area to apply for the Fellowship and to nominate one candidate for the competition. Application deadline for the 2007-09 Rotary World Peace Fellowship is 1 July 2006.

General Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

0.         hold an earned undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university or its international equivalent (based on a four-year curriculum);

0.         have proficiency in a second language (including the language of the proposed host university; see University Partners for individual Rotary Center language requirements);

0.         possess excellent leadership skills;

0.         demonstrate a commitment to peace and international understanding through service, academic, or professional achievements;

0.         hold citizenship in a country where there is a Rotary club.

Application must be made through a Rotary club in the area of the applicant's legal or permanent residence or place of full-time study or employment. Persons with disabilities and members of Rotaract clubs are eligible and encouraged to apply.

The following are ineligible for Rotary World Peace Fellowships:

0.         Rotarians, Honorary Rotarians

0.         employees of a club, district, or other Rotary entity or of Rotary International

0.         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 person in the categories a or b above; former Rotarians and their relatives as described above within 36 months of resignation

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Application Process

The Fellowship application and selection process consists of three levels: club, district and world.

Club Level
Interested applicants may obtain Rotary World Peace Fellowship applications through a Rotary club or from the Download Center. Applicants submit completed applications to their local Rotary club. Applicants should not submit their applications to the Rotary Centers University Partners or to The Rotary Foundation.

District Level
Individual Rotary clubs conduct initial screening and select Fellowship applications to be forwarded to the district level for competition. Club deadlines may be as early as March 2006 or as late as June 2006 for 2007-09 Rotary World Peace Fellowships and are set in accordance with district deadlines. Districts must allow sufficient time for interview and selection in order to meet the 1 July 2006 deadline for candidate submission to The Rotary Foundation.

While there is no limit to the number of applications an individual Rotary club may forward to the district level, each Rotary district may submit only one candidate to the world competition. Because application deadlines vary by club and district, applicants must contact their local clubs and districts for specific information on deadlines.

World Level
Each Rotary district will submit its candidate's application to The Rotary Foundation on or before 1 July 2006. The world competition selection committee will consist of Trustee-appointed Rotarians and representatives from the University Partners. The Rotary Foundation will inform candidates and districts about final selection decisions in December 2006.

Applicants should consult their local telephone directories for Rotary club contact information under the heading "Rotary." Local Chambers of Commerce may also be able to provide contact information for Rotary clubs. If you have difficulties finding or contacting a Rotary club in your area, contact Rotary Centers staff for assistance.

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Timeline

Each district must set its own deadline for clubs to submit applications to the district selection committee. District-endorsed 2007-09 Rotary World Peace Fellowship applications are due to The Rotary Foundation by 1 July 2006. This timeline is recommended for promoting the Fellowships and selecting candidates:

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Rotary Centers for International Studies 
in peace and conflict resolution

Rotary Centers Curriculum

All Rotary World Peace Fellows will follow a specially designed Rotary Centers curriculum consisting of four key components: core courses, specialization courses, internship/summer projects, and the annual Rotary Center seminar.

Core Courses

Rotary World Peace Fellows will enroll in several mandatory core courses. The number of core courses varies from two to four, depending on the individual Rotary Center program. (See the University Partners section for core course requirements.) These core courses will serve as the foundation for the Rotary Centers curriculum at each university; they give all Rotary World Peace Fellows a common basis of knowledge to complement their areas of specialty.

Sample core courses include:

0.         Introduction to Peace Studies

0.         International Relations Theory

0.         Conflict Resolution in Contemporary Conflict

0.         Conflict Resolution: Theory and Practice

0.         Introduction to International Mediation and Cooperation

0.         Democracy and Development

Specialization Courses

Beyond the core courses, Rotary World Peace Fellows will take courses on various aspects of international studies, peace, and conflict resolution. Each University Partner designs its program to equip Rotary Fellows with mediation skills and to design and implement viable policies intended to prevent future conflicts.

Examples of specialty courses include:

0.         Human Rights and International Politics

0.         Politics of Market Economies

0.         Environmental Politics and Public Policy

0.         Public Health

0.         City and Regional Planning

0.         Arms Control and Proliferation

0.         Resources, Ecology, and Development

Internship/Summer Projects

Rotary World Peace Fellows will be encouraged to supplement their studies with relevant practical activities during their summer breaks. Such projects and activities may include internships with international organizations, volunteer work in developing countries, foreign language study, and research pertinent to their degrees.

Annual Rotary Center Seminar

A distinct part of the Rotary Centers curriculum is the annual Rotary Center seminar. Once per year, each Rotary Center will host a seminar focusing on critical issues related to international conflict resolution. Annual seminars will feature keynote speakers who are experts in their fields. Fellows will present papers on their own studies and research. Annual seminars may lead to the publication of Rotary World Peace Fellows' research.

Rotary Centers for International Studies 
in peace and conflict resolution

Rotary World Peace Fellow alumni uses skills learned at Rotary Center

Strigel was among the inaugural class of Rotary World Peace Fellows, who began the two-year master's degree program in 2002 at one of seven Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution hosted by eight leading universities around the world. 


University Partners

The Rotary Centers University Partners were selected for their outstanding faculty and curriculum in the areas of international relations, peace, and conflict resolution. Through their unique and diverse interdisciplinary programs, the seven Rotary Centers will provide academic and practical training to prepare Rotary World Peace Fellows as leaders who can help solve the problems contributing to conflict around the world.

Each Rotary Center university offers a unique curriculum focusing on various aspects of international studies related to peace and conflict resolution. Each also offers comprehensive programs in related fields such as international law, public health, natural resources and environment, and education and literacy.

Rotary World Peace Fellow alumni uses skills learned at Rotary Center

Strigel was among the inaugural class of Rotary World Peace Fellows, who began the two-year master's degree program in 2002 at one of seven Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution hosted by eight leading universities around the world.