Global Scholars

Through global grants, Rotarians can support future leaders in fields related to our Areas of Focus: Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention; Disease Prevention and Treatment;  Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene; Maternal and Child Health; Basic Education and Literacy;  Community Economic Development; Environment. 

Global grant scholarships fund graduate-level coursework or research for one to four academic years. A key feature of global grants is the partnership between the district or club in the study location (host sponsor) and the district or club in the scholar’s home country (international sponsor). Both sponsors must be qualified before they can submit an application.

Global grant scholarship applications are accepted throughout the year, although applications are typically submitted in the spring for a student who wishes to begin study in the summer or fall. Candidates must provide proof of university admission at the time of application.

The total Global Scholarship is $31,500, and is funded by Rotary District 5150 and The Rotary Foundation. The Scholar must be from the Greater Bay Area to be eligible for this Global Scholarship through our District.  The D5150 Scholarship Committee interviews potential candidates that are sponsored by individual clubs within the district.  The Interview Panel is comprised of Rotary leaders and members from all three counties in our district.

Candidates interested in applying should seek a Rotary club in the district that is grants qualified and interested in sponsoring a Global Scholar.

For additional information on Global Scholarships, please click here and contact
District 5150 Global Scholar Coordinator Shiraz Zack-Kanga shiraz.zack@gmail.com