Rotary Central Cayman Islands · 2026 to 2027
GLOBAL GRANT SCHOLARSHIP US$30,000+
Open to Caymanians seeking eligible graduate study or research overseas, with a minimum global grant award of US$30,000.
Global Grant Scholarship
ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP
The Rotary Global Grant Scholarship supports future leaders whose graduate education and career plans will create measurable, lasting change in one of Rotary’s seven Areas of Focus. Rotary Central Cayman Islands will identify, interview and, where appropriate, endorse an exceptional Caymanian candidate for consideration by Rotary District 7020 and The Rotary Foundation.
A global grant funds full-time, in-person graduate coursework or research outside your home country for at least one academic year. It may support one to four academic years, subject to approval and available financing.
Please note: Selection and endorsement by Rotary Central Cayman Islands and Rotary District 7020 do not guarantee an award. The Rotary Foundation makes the final funding decision.
ROTARY’S SEVEN AREAS OF FOCUS
Choose one primary Area of Focus and explain specifically how your programme, experience and career plans advance its goals. A broad or incidental connection is unlikely to be competitive.
01.
Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention
Training leaders and supporting peace and conflict resolution in regions affected by conflict.
02.
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Providing equitable community access to safe drinking water, proper sanitation, and hygiene education.
03.
Basic Education and Literacy
Increasing adult literacy, supporting education for children, and reducing gender disparity in schooling.
04.
Disease Prevention and Treatment
Enhancing local health infrastructure, stopping the spread of major diseases like polio and malaria, and improving health care capacity.
05.
Maternal and Child Health
Improving access to essential medical services to reduce maternal and child mortality rates
06.
Community Economic Development
Building local entrepreneurial capacity, reducing poverty, and creating productive work opportunities
07.
Protecting the Environment
Supporting sustainable resource management, conservation, and climate change mitigation initiatives.
WHO CAN APPLY
You must meet all of the following:
- Be Caymanian.
- Have completed an undergraduate degree before the graduate programme begins.
- Have applied for, or been accepted into, a recognised graduate or research programme outside the Cayman Islands.
- Plan to study or research full-time and in person for at least one academic year.
- Show proficiency in the language of instruction and, where relevant, the host country’s language.
- Show that your study, experience and long-term goals align strongly with one Area of Focus.
- Demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential, community service, sound judgement and the capacity to create sustainable, measurable change.
- Not be a Rotarian, an employee of Rotary International or another Rotary entity, or an ineligible family member of such a person. Rotaractors may apply.
Admission status: Proof of admission is required before the Foundation application is submitted. Conditional admission is acceptable only when the remaining condition is proof of financial support or completion of your undergraduate degree. Admission conditioned on improving a language test score is not acceptable.
KEY DATES
Foundation timing matters. Applications for study beginning in August, September or October must reach The Rotary Foundation by 30 June. For other start dates, applications are accepted on a rolling basis and should be submitted at least three months before departure. Do not make non-refundable commitments in anticipation of an award.
HOW TO APPLY
Send one complete package to rotarycentralscholarship@gmail.com between 1 October and 1 December 2026. Keep a full copy of everything you submit. Incomplete or late applications may not be considered.
Everything else is in the guidelines
- The full list of required documents
- How applications are assessed, and tips for a strong application
- Budget guidance, including eligible and ineligible costs
- What happens after selection, and scholar responsibilities