District 6630 Scholar Update

2009-2010 Ambassadorial Scholarship Update

Dear Fellow Rotarians:

I write to ask for your help in assisting the Ambassadorial Scholarship Committee find qualified candidates as we approach the selection process for the 2009-2010 scholarship year. District 6630 will have one scholarship to award this year. The time line is as follows:

• Mid July: Deadline for applications to be received by the sponsoring club. (Each club selects its own deadline. I suggest it be at least 2 weeks before the district deadline).
• August 1: All club-sponsored applications need to have been received by me.
• August 23: District interviews of selected finalists will be held at Signature of Solon.

Our district awards only the academic year scholarship (not cultural or multi-year). The scholarships are worth up to $23,000 and represent amazing opportunities to young people from our district. For more information, please go to www.rotary.org. There is a wonderful "Program Guide for Rotarians" that is full of useful information. (Go to "Students and Youth", "Education", "Ambassadorial Scholarships", "How to Apply".) You can also call me directly at 216-464-6266 or e-mail .

Thanks for your help!

Regards,

Debra L. (Deb) Boerger
District 6630 Chair
Ambassadorial Scholarship Program

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Ambassadorial Scholarships is the oldest and best-known program of The Rotary Foundation — a tradition of excellence dating to 1947. Rotarians worldwide provide the funds that make this program such a success. These generous contributions are an investment in today’s scholars: they represent Rotary’s faith that these promising students will become tomorrow’s leaders and will make substantial contributions both to their communities and to the world.

Ambassadorial Scholarship Program Objectives

• The Ambassadorial Scholarships Program supports the mission of The Rotary Foundation to further international understanding and world peace by:
• Increasing awareness of and respect for cultural differences by sending Ambassadors of Goodwill to study in another country;
• Instilling in scholars the Rotary ideal of “Service Above Self” through active participation in Rotary service projects;
• Encouraging scholars to dedicate their personal and professional lives to improving the quality of life for the people of their home community and country;
• Developing leaders who can address the humanitarian needs of the world community;
• Impacting all areas of the world through a balanced geographical distribution of scholars;
• Encouraging Rotarians worldwide to increase the educational opportunities for scholars from low-income countries; and
• Fostering a lifelong association between Rotary and its scholars.