foundation seminar presentation j. rody borg, scholarship chair rotary club of arlington

Foundation Seminar PresentationJ. Rody Borg, Scholarship Chair

Rotary Club of Arlington

What is the Same What Changes Moving Forward:

◦ Clubs◦ Students◦ Process

◦Students must go abroad◦Must fulfill ambassador commitments◦Preference for non-English speaking

countries◦Must reside (study/work) in or hold

permanent residence in District 6970

◦Areas of Focus◦Must go to a Pilot District◦Scholar Must be pursuing a graduate degree◦Possibility of match to increase award

amounts ($25 K to $30K)◦Possibility of less cost to District◦Scholarship may be FV Global or District

Grant ◦Strong Preference for programs with Post

October 1 start dates

Must be “Certified” for Grants Must have a 2 to 3 person Outbound

Scholar Committee Must commit to manage as a District Grant District Committee will assist with travel

preparation details Parallel Paths Planned Must be ready to exercise patience

Must be in process of applying to graduate degree program (Preference for one-year programs. Acceptance required by June.)

Must be planning to attend in next academic year (Seniors or Graduates)

Must be in one of the 6 areas of focus Must be likely to generate sustainable, high

impact outcomes

September◦ district scholarship brochure posted to District website◦ Clubs begin advertising and recruitment

October/November◦ Clubs receive and process applications

December 15 – clubs submit applications to regional committees

January 28 – Nominees forwarded to District Committee

February 19 – District Interviews and selection

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