The Rotary Foundation
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The Rotary Foundation Global Grants provide fully funded scholarships for graduate study abroad, humanitarian project funding, and vocational training support for initiatives that create sustainable change aligned with Rotary's mission.
The Rotary Foundation Global Grants are international funding awards that support graduate-level scholarships, humanitarian projects, and vocational training teams. Administered by The Rotary Foundation, the program operates worldwide and empowers Rotary clubs, districts, and qualified organizations to address global challenges through sustainable, measurable initiatives aligned with Rotary's seven Areas of Focus. Applications are accepted year-round, subject to project timelines, through the Rotary Grant Center and online application portal. What you get • Full tuition fees • Living expenses • International airfare • Accommodation • Educational supplies • Research expenses • Health insurance • Other approved academic costs • International funding opportunities • Global networking with Rotary members • Leadership development • Long-term community impact • Professional and academic growth • Collaboration with experts across multiple countries How to apply 1. Contact your local Rotary Club or Rotary District 2. Discuss your proposed graduate program with them 3. Secure sponsorship from a qualified Rotary district or club 4. Complete the Global Grant Scholarship application through Rotary's online portal 5. For Rotary clubs: submit applications through the Rotary Grant Center after completing the required qualification process
• Be accepted into a graduate-level program outside your home country • Pursue studies aligned with one or more of Rotary's seven Areas of Focus • Obtain sponsorship from a qualified Rotary club or district • Demonstrate strong academic achievement and leadership potential • For humanitarian projects: address genuine community needs with measurable outcomes • For humanitarian projects: ensure sustainability after grant funding ends • For humanitarian projects: involve both local and international Rotary partners • For humanitarian projects: be sponsored by qualified Rotary clubs or districts • Provide academic transcripts (for scholarship applicants) • Provide admission letter from graduate program (for scholarship applicants) • Submit project proposal and budget plan • Submit community needs assessment • Provide letters of support • Submit sustainability plan and monitoring/evaluation framework