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Ambassadorial Scholars

The Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship Program is the world’s largest privately funded international scholarship program. Since 1947, nearly 37,000 men and women from 100 nations have studied abroad under its auspices. Nearly 800 scholarships were awarded for study in 2005-2006, which included 3 scholarships from District 6990.

The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarship Program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. Rotarians in District 6990 have supported this concept for many years and have continually sponsored scholars to countries such as Australia, Brazil, England, Italy, Japan, Scotland, Spain, South Africa and Venezuela.

While abroad, scholars serve as ambassadors of goodwill to the people of their host countries and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary Clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with Rotarians and others their experiences that led to greater understanding of their host countries.

The scholarships have a maximum value of $26,000 for one year. To qualify a candidate must have a minimum of 2 full years at a college or university. The candidate must be a permanent resident of District, 6990 and cannot be a child or grandchild of a Rotarian. Also, a candidate must speak, read and write the language of the country of the proposed study institution. Rotary clubs are always encouraged to recruit qualified candidates.

The Ambassadorial Scholarship is a wonderful opportunity for any student. Generous contributions from Rotarians worldwide represent continued faith that the students who are Ambassadorial Scholars today will be tomorrow’s community and world leaders.

For more information, contact District Chair for Foundation Educational Grants and Scholarships, Elizabeth (Bea) Reynolds.

During the course of Rotary Year 2006-2007 the new Rotary Foundation Alumni database will tie into this and other pages on the website. Below is a listing of recent Ambassadorial Scholars from District 6990. As the archive is populated the list will grow and links will appear which will allow for the viewer to access additional information regarding that particular scholar:
 

Outbound Scholars – Rotary Year 2005-2006

Diana Rosenthal
to University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Miami-Dadeland Pinecrest

Eric Powell
to University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Coral Gables

Thea Duncan
to Universita Commerciale Luigi Bocconi, Milan, Italy
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Perrine Cutler Ridge Palmetto Bay

Outbound Scholars – Rotary Year 2006-2007

Sarah Jean Bollinger
to University of Buenos Aires
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale-South

Claudia Mercado
to University of Rio de Janiero
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Weston

Kelsey Vaughn
to Central European University (Budapest)
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Coral Gables


Outbound Scholars – Rotary Year 2007-2008

Clayton Solomon
School not yet assigned
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Coral Gables

Jonathan Rowe
School not yet assigned
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale