Scholarship Grants

The Virginia Rotary District 7610 is pleased to announce that Rotary Global Grant Scholarships are now open for application to all clubs in the District 7610. Scholarship applicants must apply directly to a club in District 7610. The clubs then nominate applicants to the District selection committee to be considered for this $40,000 scholarship to pursue graduate study outside of the United States. Rotary Global Scholarships are designated for dedicated individuals who are committed to addressing global challenges in one of Rotary’s seven areas of focus:

• Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution
• Disease prevention and treatment
• Water and sanitation
• Maternal and child health
• Basic education and literacy
• Economic and community development
• Supporting the Environment

Scholarships will be awarded for graduate study in a degree program to individuals who demonstrate commitment to community service and excellent leadership skills and with a proven track record in their field of study or vocation. For the 2025 selection cycle, we anticipate four or five scholarships in the range of $40,000 from Rotary District 7610 will be awarded.

Candidates must travel abroad for study, live in a foreign host Rotary district while studying, and must either be proficient in the language of the host country or study in a graduate degree program taught in English in their host country. Scholarships may NOT be used for graduate studies that are already underway. Rotary Global Grant Scholarships are funded by Rotary District 7610 funds matched by The Rotary International Foundation.

The selection of scholarship recipients is a multi-tiered process starting with the candidates’ local club, which seeks to identify qualified individuals who are students or permanent residents within their service area. Applicants are advised to adhere to the following general timeline:

2025-26 Selection Timeline for Scholarship Year 2026-27:

• June 1 – Application form available here 
• July 11 – Information Session for Nominating Rotary Clubs (10am Zoom Link Here)
• August 15 – Information Session for Prospective Scholarship Applicants (9am Zoom Link Here)
• Mid-September – Application deadline (determined by local Rotary Clubs, submitted to Club sponsors
• Late September / Early October – Local interviews with Rotary Club sponsors (if needed)
• October 13 – Local clubs submit their nominees to District 7610
• October 24 – District nominee interviews via Zoom
• November 3 – Deadline for communicating District decisions to all applicants
• December 1 – Applicants apply for admission to their planned institution by this date, send final graduate programs to RGS Chair
• February 1 – Selected candidates submit (to RGS Chair) proof of acceptance into their program at host institution abroad
• February 15 – Selected candidate’s complete scholar profile with Rotary International
• March 15 – Anticipated date for final confirmation of award from Rotary International

—-

HERE IS HOW TO APPLY:

Complete application submissions should include

1. the application form,
2. an updated resume/CV, and
3. an unofficial transcript from the College/University from which the applicant will graduate.

Applications, along with a copy of your transcript, and your resume/CV must be submitted to a Rotary Club in District 7610 (see list here of all D7610 Club Presidents).

If you have been admitted to a graduate program already, please include a copy of your letter of admission.

RESOURCES:

• Global Grant Scholarship PowerPoint Presentation for Applicants, CLICK HERE