The Georgia Rotary Student Program
The scholarship is for one academic year. Since our purpose is to promote international acquaintance, scholarships for longer than one year are not offered because they would not allow as many students to participate. Scholarships are awarded to college-age students, between the ages of 18 & 24years, having strong character, high intelligence, adaptability and motivation. Applicants from Rotarian and non-Rotarian families are considered, equally. The financial means of the applicant's family is not a criterion. However, each applicant must be recommended by a Rotary Club or a District Governor. GRSP provides a scholarship that covers the cost of tuition, books, room, meals, and a small monthly cash allowance for personal expenses. The scholarship does not provide any funds for travel within our country, transportation to and from the student's home country, or the required medical insurance coverage. Over 80 scholarships are awarded each year to students, academically qualified - based on required aptitude & language proficiency tests - to enter a college or university for undergraduate or graduate work. Since GRSP is not an "exchange program" in the traditional sense, there is no obligation for other countries to accept students from Georgia or the United States. GRSP is often confused with other scholarship programs within the Rotary world, in particular -The Rotary Foundation. The only direct connection is that both scholarship programs reflect Rotary "in action". GRSP is a state-oriented and funded program unique to Georgia alone. GRSP is a proud tradition and legacy for Georgia Rotarians!
Organization The Program is administered by trustees from Districts 6900, 6910, and 6920. Each District Governor appoints the trustees who serve three-year terms that are staggered tho provide continuity. The group includes the District Governors, the immediate past District Governors, and the District Governor nominees. The trustees elect their own chairman, vice-chairman, and secretary/treasurer. An administrator and administrative assistant work at the GRSP office in Savannah. The Trustees meet at least three times annually and also as required during the year. They regularly publish reports and newsletters which are sent to all clubs and also arrange for student programs, as requested by the clubs and for district conferences. Trustees often speak about the Program to clubs within the state, and they also welcome the opportunity to tell the GRSP story elsewhere. District Governors also publish news about the program in their monthly newsletters, make periodic visits to the clubs, and also keep the Trustees informed about
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