World Peace Scholarships
Frequently Asked Questions
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January 2002

Dear Prospective Candidates,

I set out below some of the commonly asked questions concerning the Rotary World Peace Scholarship :

1. We are now receiving applications for this Scholarship to pursue a two-year master's level degree in international studies, peace studies, and conflict resolution at designated universities in USA, Japan, France, England, Argentina and Australia for the 2004/2006 academic years.

2. For details of these universities, please go to the web-site http://www.rotary.org (click on "Rotary Centers for International Studies").

3. The scholarship will cover the cost of the requisite tuition, room and boarding for the two-year master degree programme, transportation from District 3450 to the university and vice versa and a contingency fund for the cost of books and supplies etc.

4. There will be 70 such scholarships to be awarded all over the world, that is, ten for each of the seven designated universities. The successful candidate from District 3450 will be nominated to compete with the applicants nominated by the other districts on a worldwide basis.

5. Applicants must have :-

a. The academic background, training and work experience required for the requisite master degree,
b. Proficiency in more than one language,
c. Excellent leadership skills,
d. A demonstrated commitment to peace and international understanding through their personal and
e. Citizenship in a country in which there is a Rotary club.

6. Children and grandchildren of Rotarians cannot apply for the Scholarship. However, Rylarians, Rotaractors and Interactors are welcome to apply.

7. The applicant will have to secure admission to the relevant universities directly after notice of the award. The award itself does not guarantee admission to the universities.

8. The first selection interview will be held in Hong Kong in April 2003.

9. This scholarship is different from the other academic, multi-year and/or cultural ambassadorial scholarships granted by District 3450 annually.

10. Further details, as well as the application forms, are available from the web-site : http//:www.rotary.org (click on "Rotary Centers for International Studies") or http//:www.rotary3450.org (look under "The Rotary World Peace Scholarship").

11. All completed application forms should be submitted to a Rotary Club c/o The Rotary Information Centre at 14th Floor, Capital Commercial Building, 26 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong on or before 30th June, 2003.

12. Contact details of Rotary Clubs which agree to sponsor applications are given in the Appendix (MS Excel Format).

13. Further details of some of these clubs are available at the web site :
http//:www.rotary3450.org (look under District 3450 Club Web-site Links)

14. Questions may be directed to Cynthia Lee by email at cynthia_sm_lee@manulife.com.hk.

Yours truly,

Cynthia Lee,
Chairman,
Scholarship Sub-Committee