Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarships

The Rotary Foundation

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Graduate students who want to study abroad in one of Rotary's seven areas of focus: peace, disease prevention and treatment, water, sanitation and hygiene, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, community economic development, and the environment. You need a sponsoring Rotary club or district; detailed criteria are set with the sponsor.

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About this opportunity

Rotary global grant scholarships are sponsored by Rotary clubs and districts and support graduate study abroad linked to one of Rotary's seven areas of focus.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Graduate students who want to study abroad in one of Rotary's seven areas of focus: peace, disease prevention and treatment, water, sanitation and hygiene, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, community economic development, and the environment. You need a sponsoring Rotary club or district; detailed criteria are set with the sponsor.
2. Note the deadline. Check with your local Rotary club (applications are made through a Rotary club or district and have no single worldwide deadline) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Research proposal (for research degrees, if requested); English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
2. Contact potential supervisors before you apply. Send a one-page research summary and a short, specific email.
3. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
4. Start at least 8 to 12 weeks early. Certified transcripts, translations and referee letters usually take longer than expected.
5. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
6. "Rolling" or "varies" does not mean unlimited time. Funds are awarded as applications are reviewed, so apply early.

Quick answers

Who can apply for Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarships?

Graduate students who want to study abroad in one of Rotary's seven areas of focus: peace, disease prevention and treatment, water, sanitation and hygiene, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, community economic development, and the environment. You need a sponsoring Rotary club or district; detailed criteria are set with the sponsor.

What does Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarships cover?

Global grant scholarships fund graduate study abroad for one to four years and can cover a full degree; the amount depends on the grant budget, which the Rotary page does not state

When is the deadline for Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarships?

Check with your local Rotary club (applications are made through a Rotary club or district and have no single worldwide deadline) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

What documents do I need for Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarships?

Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Research proposal (for research degrees, if requested); English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).

How much work is the Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarships application?

High: Local Rotary club sponsorship + global grant application + academic documents