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Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarships
Grants budgeted at a minimum of US$30,000, with individual districts often funding more
- Funder
- The Rotary Foundation
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Coverage
- Varies
About this scholarship
Global grant scholarships fund graduate study abroad in one of Rotary's areas of focus — peace, disease prevention, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, education, local economies and the environment.
Funding is arranged between a sponsoring club or district and a host district, so the practical first step is finding a Rotary club willing to sponsor you.
🗓️ Deadline
Set by the sponsoring Rotary district — usually a year or more before study starts
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Studying abroad in one of Rotary's seven areas of focus
- Sponsored by a qualified Rotary club or district
- Proof of admission to the chosen university before the grant is approved
- Open to non-Rotarians; Rotary members and close relatives are excluded
- Scholarships can run from one to four years
How to apply
- Identify a graduate programme that fits an area of focus
- Approach your local Rotary club or district about sponsorship early
- Secure admission to the university and provide evidence of it
- Work with the sponsoring and host districts on the grant application
- Confirm the value and duration your district actually funds
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Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarships: your questions, answered
What does the Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarships cover?
Grants budgeted at a minimum of US$30,000, with individual districts often funding more. Global grant scholarships fund graduate study abroad in one of Rotary's areas of focus — peace, disease prevention, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, education, local economies and the environment.
Who is eligible for the Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarships?
Core requirements are: Studying abroad in one of Rotary's seven areas of focus; Sponsored by a qualified Rotary club or district; Proof of admission to the chosen university before the grant is approved; Open to non-Rotarians; Rotary members and close relatives are excluded; Scholarships can run from one to four years. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarships deadline?
Set by the sponsoring Rotary district — usually a year or more before study starts. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
What does the placement service cost?
A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.