Rotary District 6540 offers 2020 summer study abroad scholarships

The northern Indiana District 6540 of Rotary International is accepting applications for ONE $7,000 summer study abroad scholarships. Successful applicants must be residents of District 6540 (northern Indiana) and be sponsored by a local Rotary club.

The scholarships, designed to further international understanding and goodwill, provide for study abroad in more than 60 countries where Rotary clubs are located.

Eligible students must have completed at least two years of U.S. University/College study by Summer 2020. During their studies abroad, Rotary District 6540 Scholars serve as “ambassadors of goodwill.” Through appearances before Rotary clubs and districts, schools, civic organizations, and other forums, the Scholars represent their homelands and work to further international understanding.

Each Summer Study Abroad Scholarship is for one summer abroad, up to a maximum of $7,000 each, for travel, tuition, and fees, room, board, etc. The funds will be paid directly to the U.S. educational institution offering the study or program.

For more information and an application, please contact: Scholarship Committee Phone: (219) 980-6906 or (219) 322-4313 or email: or rkini@comcast.net. Applications can also be downloaded from the Rotary District 6540 Web Site: www.rotary6540.org. All completed applications are due at the address on the application by December 1, 2019.