Saturday, August 22, 2009

Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships

The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas. The program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies.

Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships
The Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships are available to students for either three or six months of intensive language study
and cultural immersion in another country. This award provides funds to cover round-trip transportation, language training expenses, and homestay living arrangements. Applications are considered for candidates interested in studying Arabic, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, and Swedish.

Provided By: Rotary International, The Rotary Foundation
Deadline: Varies
Amount: $16000
Applicable Majors:
Arabic Language and Literature
Chinese Language and Literature
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Hebrew Language and Literature
Italian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Portuguese Language and Literature
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Russian Language and Literature
Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
South Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Spanish Language and Literature

Download the Ambassadorial Scholarships application form (PDF).
How to Apply, visit the website