The Rotarians of the State of Georgia USA operate GRSP by granting scholarships to international students to study in the colleges and universities in Georgia.The purpose of the programme is to promote international goodwill through the bonds of friendship and understanding developed among the students from different countries.
The scholarship covers one scholastic year, from August to May, and is for study in colleges and universities in the state of Georgia. The scholarship pays for tuition, books, meals, and accommodation in a university hostel.
The applicant must provide transportation from New Zealand to the USA and return, medical insurance, $3000 spending money, and any income taxes imposed by the college or university on the scholarship money.
Eligibility Requirements:
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Must be 18 years but not 25 years of age by 1st August of the year studies begin
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Has not previously studied in the USA for a period of more than four months
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Must be single and will not cohabitate in any way for the duration of the scholarship
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Must be an undergraduate student
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Must meet minimum GPA requirements for the school selected to attend
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Must complete the required SAT Reasoning Test. It is strongly recommended that applicants have their results available BEFORE submitting an application to GRSP
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Rotary District 9930 applicants must be sponsored by a Rotary Club (clubs are not required to provide any funding) and be approved by the GRSP coordinator before making their application to GRSP
There is no financial obligation upon the sponsoring Rotary club.
Download: GRSP Guidelines
For more information visit the website: www.grsp.org
Application closing dates:
- USA 2018/19 university year 1 October 2017
- USA 2019/20 university year 1 October 2018
Note: All applications must be made first to the D9930 Committee, who will interview and provide a list of recommended applicants to Georgia.
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GRSP CONTACT
Michelle Tanner
(Matamata)
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