District 7040 Scholarships

Global Grant Scholarship Details

District 7040 will offer one Global Grant Scholarship, which will be awarded according to the criteria of the Rotary Global Grant Scholarships. The successful candidate in this competition will be awarded a non-renewable, one-year scholarship to a maximum of $35,000 USD for the first year of studies at the Master's degree level in one of the seven designated areas of study identified by Rotary International:

• Peacebuilding and conflict prevention
• Disease prevention and treatment
• Water, sanitation, and hygiene
• Basic education and literacy
• Community economic development
• Maternal and child health
• Environment

Eligibility Requirements

• The candidate must meet the criteria set by the Global Grant Scholarship application form.
• The candidate must be entering the first year of a first Master's degree program.
• Must have the endorsement of a District 7040 Rotary Club.
• Must be a citizen of Canada or the US living permanently within the boundaries of District 7040.
• Must be studying outside District 7040 and outside his/her home country.
• Must provide proof of acceptance into the university program.
• Must submit a current curriculum vitae including volunteer activities.
• Must submit at least two letters of reference.
• Must not be a linear descendant of a Rotarian.
• According to RI's Conflict of Interest Policy, former Rotarians remain ineligible for 36 months after termination of membership.

The application form can be found at the District 7040 website under My District → Foundation → Scholarships. The endorsement form for clubs is also found under the Scholarships heading.

NOTE: Because the Rotary International Global Grant scholarships are part of a relatively new grants system, adjustments may occur in the process. Candidates are strongly advised to consult the Rotary International website regularly: www.rotary.org

Application Deadline

April 15, 2026
Applications and inquiries should be sent to:
Ginette Thomas – District Rotary Scholarship Chair
ginettethomasrcwo@gmail.com

Interviews

Interviews will take place online on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Candidates may choose to be interviewed either in person or virtually.

D 7040 is not responsible for any technical problems.

ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

Fellowship Opportunities – Rotary Peace Centers

Rotary International and District 7040 are looking for non-Rotarian professionals interested in increasing their knowledge of national and international cooperation, peace promotion, and conflict resolution.

Each year up to 90 fellowships are awarded competitively at leading universities worldwide:

• 50 Master's degree fellowships
• 40 professional development certificate fellowships

Information and documentation are available on the Rotary International website: www.rotary.org

Applications must be submitted by April 15, 2026 to Ginette Thomas at ginettethomasrcwo@gmail.com

Interviews will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Appel à la candidature – Bourse mondiale du Rotary (Français)

Le District 7040 offrira une bourse mondiale pour l'année universitaire 2026-2027. Le candidat retenu recevra une bourse maximale de 35 000 $ US pour la première année d'études au niveau de la maîtrise dans l'un des domaines suivants :

1. Consolidation de la paix et prévention des conflits
2. Prévention et traitement des maladies
3. Eau, assainissement et hygiène
4. Éducation de base et alphabétisation
5. Développement économique communautaire
6. Santé maternelle et infantile
7. Environnement

Date limite

15 avril 2026
Envoyer les candidatures à :
Katherine Burke
brkcornwall@gmail.com

Les entrevues auront lieu le samedi 2 mai 2026.