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(Bachelor's Required)

Purpose: Sponsored by the Rotary Foundation "to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries." UALR students have a very good record of winning these awards.

Amount and Length of Award: The scholarship sponsored by the local district is for one academic year (usually nine months), and covers one month of intensive language training, transportation costs, tuition and fees, and living costs, the non-transportation component not to exceed $21,500.

Eligibility:

Citizenship: U.S.

Marital Status: No requirement.

GPA: Although there is no formal cut-off, you should have at least a 3.0.

Age and/or Class: There is no formal age requirement; the sponsoring local district requires that you have a bachelor's by the time you assume the scholarship.

Career Plans and/or Degrees Sought: Almost any field of study is eligible. Be aware that since the award is for one academic year only, you likely will be unable to earn a degree in that time.

Experience: Applicants whose native language is other than that of the country in which they propose to study, must submit evidence of competence in the host country's language, and pass a language proficiency exam determined by the Rotary Foundation. Some preference is given to applicants who want to study in non-English speaking countries.

Since the Rotary Foundation sees scholarship winners primarily as cultural ambassadors (recipients are obligated to give presentations to Rotary clubs and other civic organizations in the host country and in the U.S. upon return), you will have to have a personality and record of involvement in activities that demonstrate your ability to function as such. Academic distinction alone will not suffice.

Spouses, children, and grandchildren of Rotarians are not eligible.

Important Features of the Written Application: Includes "a brief autobiography describing your academic strengths and challenges, career objectives and other significant events in your life," and "a detailed statement of why you are applying for a scholarship, what your proposed field of study will be, and how this relates to your future plans." You must also include in the latter an explanation of your choice of preferred institution of study, which will require some research on your part. You must also submit your own translations of the essays into the language of the country in which you will be studying.

Two letters of recommendation are required.

Application Process and Deadlines: Initial application is made through a local Rotary club, which endorses candidates to compete at the district level. District-endorsed applications are forwarded to the Rotary Foundation, which grants final approval. Interviews may be conducted at the club and district levels. You should enquire about this scholarship early, as it has a very long lead time; the application is due almost fifteen months before tenure of the award begins.

Contact Person: Any Rotary Club member or C. Fred Williams, UALR Department of History, cfwilliams@UALR.edu. Phone: 569-8782.

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