THE DISTRICT 9350 ROTARY FOUNDATION
AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAMME

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The D9350 Ambassadorial Scholarship selection panel uses these guidelines to select their candidates.
The profile of an ideal Ambassadorial Scholarship candidate from D9350:

• Possesses excellent leadership skills and potential
• Understands his/her award obligations, including speeches to Rotary and non-Rotary audiences
• Has a proven record of success in his/her academics and/or vocation
• Has a proven record of initiating or enhancing social/community programmes and has demonstrated a personal commitment to community service
• Is articulate and possesses good proficiency in the study country language
• Is well-groomed and has a professional appearance
• Is obliged to participate in an outbound orientation seminar provided by the District in February/March 2012.
• Is interested in participating in and possibly identifying Rotary service projects while abroad
• Has well-defined and realistic goals
• Possesses maturity and seriousness of purpose
• Is an excellent public speaker, skilled with presentations to both small and large audiences
• Knows the history, culture, and politics of both his/her home community and study country
• Is diplomatic and articulate when discussing world affairs and sensitive topics
• Has concrete ideas as to how he/she will improve international understanding and world peace
• Has thoroughly researched his/her preferred study institution, including four alternative locations
• Is interested in a study field that has a direct impact on the humanitarian needs primarily of  Southern African issues (Note that this is a qualifying criterion set by Rotary Foundation – details are in the handbook)
• Understands and can subscribe to   the Rotary 4 Way Test
• Is flexible and possesses a good sense of humour and tolerance
• Must have studied and possess a good knowledge of all aspects of Rotary – with the help of his / her sponsor Rotary Club.
• Is sincere about maintaining a lifelong relationship with Rotary after his/her scholarship period

Please note that Rotary Foundation specifically excludes the dependants and grandchildren of Rotarians.

Application forms and further information is available on the Rotary Foundation website.