ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Annapolis Rotary Club is pleased to announce the availability of Rotary Global Grants for graduate students abroad. They invite college seniors to apply for this extraordinary scholarship opportunity.
“The Annapolis Rotary Club is excited to offer this significant scholarship opportunity,” shared Debra McGhee, International Lane Director of the club. “We are looking for a candidate planning graduate studies abroad, with a passion for being a changemaker and working to bring good to the world. If this sounds like you, or someone you know, please contact us.”
Rotary Global Grants are offered in partnership with Rotary International and Rotary Clubs across the U.S. providing generous funding for hundreds of highly qualified graduate students who with to pursue studies and research at accredited institutions outside of the country. These prestigious awards are designed to develop leaders who will tackle the world’s most pressing challenges. The grants typically provide a minimum of $31,500 (USD) to support tuition, fees, travel, room and board, and other academic expenses.
Candidates’ graduate studies must contribute to at least one of the Rotary’s Internation’s seven areas of focus:
- Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution
- Disease Prevention and Treatment
- Water and Sanitation
- Maternal and Child Health
- Basic Education and Literacy
- Economic and Community Development
- Supporting the Environment
The deadline for applications for the 2026-2027 academic year are due to the Annapolis Rotary Club by October 31, 2025. Applications will be reviewed by the club and Rotary District 7620, and successful applicants will be notified in March 2026.
For more information, please contact Debra McGhee at debra.mcghee@gmail.com or Laura Amin at Laura.Amin66@gmail.com. Information can also be obtained by visiting the District 7620 website (https://www.rotary7620.org/global-scholars/) or the Rotary International Website (https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/scholarships).
The Rotary Club of Annapolis includes 160 individuals working to benefit people locally and around the world. The club has three groups that meet at different times for the convenience of members.
The Lunch Group meets every Thursday at noon at Annapolis Yacht Club. The Breakfast Group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at Eggcellence at 2625 Housley Road, and the Happy Hour Group meetings on the third Monday of each month at Maggiano’s at the Annapolis Mall. To learn more about Rotary or to attend a meeting, contact Bill Davis at williamddavisjr@gmail.com
For more information about the Rotary Club of Annapolis, visit www.annapolisrotary.org
Rotary’s Motto is “Service Above Self”
