In Their Words

Filippa Stenberg

Sweden
Reinhardt University, Class of 2024-2025

I’m enjoying getting to know so many wonderful people and learn about different cultures from my classmates. I hope to maintain the friendships and the connections that I create here for a long time. It’s amazing to be able to say that you know someone in every corner of the world! I also believe that the understanding for different cultures and countries will benefit me greatly both personally and professionally.

In Their Words

Hoa Nguyen

Vietnam
Oglethorpe University, Class of 2024-2025

GRSP is like it makes the whole world really small. Although we were born and raised from the other side of the planet, we’re still be able to unite in one place, exchange and nourish those beautiful cultural values and experiences shaping who we are to other souls. Through GRSP, we could diversify the whole planet to make it home for everyone.

In Their Words

Nick Gherasimenco

Moldova
University of Georgia, Class of 2024-2025

I love UGA and Athens, as well as tremendous Hospitality of Athens Rotary club. I have met them on the Habitat for Humanity jobsite and shortly after realized that Rotary is not just group of people, but the whole mindset built on altruism and goodwill. I like the opportunity to experience the culture of American South and especially unique phenomenon of American college towns such as Athens — place full of youthful spirit and restless adventurism.

I appreciate the opportunity to study at one of the best public universities in the United States.

In Their Words

Joao Victor Vercosa Vilela

Brazil
Mercer University, Class of 2024-2025

GRSP has truly been a dream come true. I’ve always known about the GRSP and was always encouraged to pursue it and I made it! It feels like hugging my inner child and saying “you made it!”. Getting to know all the Rotarians is amazing. They are all so welcoming and excited to make me experience a bit of their world. One day I get to go camping and hiking with who’s more of outdoors activities and the other I am at someone’s house, after the theatre play, discussing what we think about the piece we just watched. It’s so nice that I get to do everything I love doing with so many successful and intelligent human beings.

Students

GRSP Scholarships

Students from around the world apply each year for this amazing cultural experience. Our ambassadorial scholarship is focused on education and cultural enrichment. We want you to come to the United States as an ambassador for your country and leave being an ambassador of the United States and many other countries that you will learn about from your fellow GRSP scholars.

 Our program does not expect an “exchange” of students, and there is no obligation in return to accept any students from the United States. All we request is that you will come to fully engage, learn and share with us in an effort to help us expand peace, international goodwill and understanding around the world. We want to build life-long friendships and expand your global network and ours in hopes that we can work together to make the world a better place.

 Application Requirements:

  • At least 18 but not over 24 by August 1 of the scholastic year (NO EXCEPTIONS)
  • Not married, or engaged to be married (NO EXCEPTIONS)
  • Not Citizens or Dual Citizens of the United States

If you meet our requirements, embrace our mission, and are all-in for a life-changing adventure, we encourage you to apply.

Types of Scholarships

GRSP offers two main scholarship programs for international students:

Standard Selection and Direct College Selection.

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Standard Selection

The Standard Selection Scholarship international applicants are endorsed by a Rotary Club from their home country, apply June 1-October 31. Awardees are offered a scholarship to a partner college or university chosen by their sponsoring Georgia Rotary Club(s).

Learn more about Standard Selection Scholarships

Direct College Selection

International students who have already been accepted to a Georgia college or university that partners with sponsoring Georgia Rotary Club(s) receive notification from their school with an application invitation from January to June.

Learn more about Direct College Selection Scholarships

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What is Rotary?

Rotary (n):

A global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers. These are people that see a world that is united and peaceful.  These are people who take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. 

In Rotary, we solve real problems through our commitment to peace and our vision for a better tomorrow. For more than 110 years, Rotary’s people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.

What do Rotarians do?

Rotary members believe that we have a shared responsibility to take action on our world’s most persistent issues. Our 35,000+ clubs work together to:

  • Promote peace
  • Fight disease
  • Provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene
  • Save mothers and children
  • Support education
  • Grow local economies