Global Outreach

Rotary World Peace Fellowship

Jana Farr is the 2007-2008 Rotary World Peace Fellow from District 5420

Farr, of Salt Lake City, holds undergraduate degrees in international studies and performing arts. She currently works as International Cultural Relations Coordinator for the State of Utah and is the founder of Voices of Friendship, a nonprofit that brought children’s choirs from around the world to Utah for a celebration of international friendship shortly before the Olympics. She will attend the Rotary Center at the University of Bradford.

The Rotary Centers for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution offer individuals committed to peace and cooperation the opportunity to pursue a two-years master's-level degree in international studies, peace studies, and conflict resolution at one of the following Universities - International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan; Sciences Po, Paris, France; Universidad Del Salvador, Buenos Aires, Argentina, University of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England; University of California-Berkeley, California, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia; Duke University & University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA. Through the partnership between The Rotary foundation and these universities, 70 Rotary World Peace scholarships will be offered on a competitive basis annually for study at the Rotary Centers.

In addition to the specific admission requirements of each Rotary Centers partner university, the following scholarship eligibility criteria apply; Applicants must be proficient in more than one language, even if they propose to study in a country where their native language is spoken. Applicants must have excellent leadership skills and must have a demonstrated commitment to peace and international understanding through their personal and community service activities and/or academic and professional achievements.

The Application process involves club, district, and world levels. Application must first be made through a local Rotary Club in the applicant's legal or permanent residence, or place of full-time study or employment. Clubs conduct their selection process and submit their candidates to the district-level competition. The district then interviews these candidates and endorses one candidate for the world competition. The review of applications submitted ant the world level and the selection of the 70 scholars will be conducted jointly by The Rotary Foundation and the University Partners annually. Interested Applicants should visit the Rotary International Website at www.rotary.org to obtain more information and to download application materials. You may also contact the Salt Lake Rotary office to receive an application.

The following persons are ineligible to apply: a Rotarian, an Honorary Rotarian, an employee of a Rotary Club, District or other Rotary entity or Rotary International, a spouse, lineal descendant, a spouse of a lineal descendant, or an ancestor of any living person in the foregoing categories.

If you know of someone who would be an outstanding candidate, please contact the Rotary office
(801) 363- 8415
slrotary@xmission.com

Group Study Exchange

An International Exchange Program for Young Professionals.

What is Group Study Exchange?

The Group Study Exchange Program of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International is an educational program that promotes international understanding through organized travel and personal contact. The program provides travel grants for teams of young professional men and women to exchange visits between paired areas in different countries. For four to six weeks, team members study the host country's institutions and ways of life, observe their own professions as practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas.

Why should I participate?

Individuals who participate in this valuable, once-in-a-lifetime experience will return home, not only with new perspectives and an enlarged vision, but with fresh ideas and an understanding of a nation's culture, commerce and government that can be invaluable to a country's, and a company's future. A Group Study Exchange offers the most unique and rewarding skills-building opportunity and personal growth experience available to young professionals as humanity steps forward to face the challenges of the 21st century.

Who is eligible?

A GSE team consists of four non-Rotarian business or professional people and a Rotarian team leader. Applicants must:

have been employed full-time in a recognized business or profession for at least two years at the time of application;
be committed to remaining in the work force well after the exchange;
be in the early stages of their careers of professions;
reside in or be employed in the sending Rotary district and also be citizens of the country in which they reside;
be proficient in the language of the country being visited;
be personable, articulate, cooperative, exemplary in their work, and enthusiastic about their vocations; and...
seek to gain a maximum educational value from the program, as well as be able to fulfill the rigorous demands of international travel and active participation inane extensive itinerary.

Note: Spouses may not accompany teams. In addition, the following are ineligible: a Rotarian; and employee of a Rotary club, district, other Rotary entity, or Rotary International; any Rotarian's or Rotary employee's spouse, ancestor (parent or grandparent by blood), lineal descendant (child or grandchild by blood and any legally adopted child); or a spouse of a lineal descendant.

What is provided?

For each team member, The Rotary Foundation provides the most economical round-trip air ticket between the home and host countries. Local Rotarians in the host area provide for meals, lodging and group travel in their district. Each team member is responsible for all personal and incidental expenses incurred before, during and after the study tour.

What is required of me?

Before leaving you must participate in any orientation sessions or group meetings and obtain the necessary documents for traveling.

During the tour:

accept the decisions of the Rotarian team leader;
fulfill any requirements to speak at host district gatherings;
remain with the group throughout the study tour except when individual activities are planned;
maintain standards of behavior which will reflect positively on Rotary and the home country;
obtain insurance coverage as specified by the terms of the award;
undergo a physical examination as specified by the terms of the award;
keep a daily journal of events and observations during the study tour;

After returning:

prepare and submit final reports of the tour as required by the sponsoring district and The Rotary Foundation; and
speak about your study tour experiences to Rotary clubs and other groups.

How do I apply?

Contact the Rotary Club of Salt Lake City

By February of each year, Rotary clubs should be able to tell applicants whether the district will participate in a Group Study Exchange during the upcoming year (1 July-30 June) and, if so, with what country/area it will exchange teams. By May or June, approximate dates for team travel should be determined. (note: Not all Rotary districts participate in the Group Study Exchange Program every year.) If the district is planning an exchange, local Rotarians can provide further information about application materials, procedures and deadlines. Initial application must be made through a local Rotary Club. Final team selection takes place at the district level.

Ambassadorial Scholarships

April 6, 2006
Sorry, at this time, Ambassadorial Scholarships are not available in District 5420 (Utah). Grant information will be available Spring 2007 for 2008-09.

The Rotary Foundation sponsors one of the largest and most international scholarship programs in the world. Scholars study in a country other than their own where they serve as unofficial “ambassadors of good will.” Since 1947, almost 32,000 scholars from some 100 countries have received scholarships at a cost of more than $356 million. In 1998-99, 1,176 scholars form 62 countries studied in 53 countries. Program awards were $20.2 million.

The primary purpose of this Grant for University Teachers is to further international understanding and development while strengthening higher education in low-income countries. Grant recipients teach at universities and colleges in developing countries and share their knowledge and expertise. The fields taught should have practical use to the host country. Teachers are expected to be outstanding ambassadors of goodwill to the people of the host country through both informal and formal appearances before Rotary clubs and districts, civic organizations, and other forums. Upon returning home, grant recipients are expected to share their experiences with the people of their home countries and the local Rotarians who sponsored their grants.

The following persons are ineligible to apply: a Rotarian, an Honorary Rotarian, an employee of a rotary club, district or other Rotary entity or of Rotary International, a spouse, lineal descendant, a spouse of a lineal descendant, or an ancestor of any living person in the foregoing categories.

This scholarship is awarded on a competitive basis. Though the competition is tough, it is well worth the effort as the scholarship covers up to $22,500 in round-trip transportation, reasonable living expenses, and some educational supplies.

If you know of someone who would be an outstanding candidate, please call the Rotary office (801) 363-8415 for an application.