Since 1946, Rotarians in
Georgia have promoted world peace through understanding by
offering scholarships to international students for one year of
study in Georgia colleges and universities.
Georgia Rotary Clubs sponsor
students recommended by a Rotary Club in their home country. The
students become adopted members of a Georgia "host family," but
live on-campus at the school they attend. This is a scholarship
program, not an exchange!
Each year, about 80 students
from all over the world make friends in the United States and
other nations and learn about differing cultures and life
styles. Georgia Rotarians believe "Peace is Possible" and
through GRSP promote international goodwill through the bonds of
friendship and understanding.
The scholarship covers one
scholastic year, from August to May, and is for study in
colleges and universities located in the State of Georgia.
The scholarship pays:
- Tuition
- Book allowance
- Meals
- College provided
room
Applicant must provide:
- Transportation
from country to USA and return
- Medical insurance
- $3,000 spending
money
- Any income taxes
imposed by the government on the scholarship money
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be 18 years
but not 25 years of age by August 1 the year studies
begin
- Have not studied
in the USA for more than 6 months
- Must be single
This year, the Rotary Club of Effingham
County is sharing the hosting of a GRSP student.
(Portions of the
above have been copied from the GRSP website at
www.grsp.org)
