Peru Rotary Club Announces Two Summer Study Abroad Scholarships

PERU, Ind. – The Peru Rotary Club announces that District 6540 of Rotary International is accepting applications for two $7,000 summer study abroad scholarships. To be sponsored by the Peru Rotary Club, an applicant must be a resident of Miami County. The scholarships, designed to further international understanding and goodwill, provide for study abroad in more than 60 countries where Rotary clubs are located. Eligible students must have completed at least two years of U.S. University/College study by Summer 2018. During their studies abroad, Rotary District 6540 Scholars serve as “ambassadors of goodwill.” Through appearances before Rotary clubs and districts, schools, civic organizations, and other forums, the Scholars represent their homelands and work to further international understanding. Each Summer Study Abroad Scholarship is for one summer abroad, up to a maximum of $7,000, for travel, tuition and fees, room, board, etc. The funds will be paid directly to the U.S. educational institution offering the study or program. For more information and an application, please contact: Scholarship Committee Phone: (219) 980-6906 or (219) 322-4313 or E-mail: rkini@comcast.netApplications can also be downloaded from the Rotary District 6540 website: www.rotary6540.orgAll completed Applications and related submissions from Miami County applicants must be mailed first to the Peru Rotary Club, P.O. Box 232, Peru, IN 46970, and must be postmarked no later than December 2, 2017.  This is in order to give the Peru Rotary Club sufficient time to interview applicants in order to determine whether the Club will sponsor them. All completed Applications that are formally sponsored by the Peru Rotary Club then must be submitted to, and received at, the following address no later than December 24, 2017:  Scholarship Committee Chair, 1032 Spruce Drive, Schererville, IN 46375.

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