District 5690 - Ambassadorial Scholar

Evan Graber is the Rotary District 5690 Ambassadorial Scholar and a lifelong Kansas resident. He was sponsored by the Rotary Club of El Dorado, KS. He is a recent graduate of John Brown University in Siloam Springs, AR where he received his B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies. He was recently placed by the Rotary Foundation to study at the University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, Scotland. He will begin classes at New College, the theological college at the university, in September of 2009 where he will be pursuing a Th.M. in historical theology.

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Ambassadors of Goodwill

The Ambassadorial Scholarships program supports the vision of The Rotary Foundation to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace by:

Increasing awareness of and respect for cultural differences by sending ambassadors of goodwill to study in another country.
Instilling in scholars the Rotary ideal of Service Above Self through active participation in Rotary service projects.
Encouraging scholars to dedicate their personal and professional lives to improving the quality of life for the people of their home communities and countries.
Developing leaders who can address the humanitarian needs of the world community
Impacting all areas of the world through a balanced geographical distribution of scholars
Encouraging Rotarians worldwide to increase the educational opportunities for scholars from low-income countries
Fostering a lifelong association between Rotary and its scholars

During the study period, scholars are expected to be outstanding ambassadors of goodwill to the people of the host country through appearances before Rotary clubs and districts, schools, civic organizations, and other forums. After study has been completed, scholars share their experiences with the people of their home countries and Rotarians who sponsored their scholarships.

Letter to Club Presidents Soliciting 2011-12 Scholarship Nominees

Ambassadorial Scholarship Brochure 2011-12

Ambassadorial Scholarship Application 2011-12

For more information visit the Rotary International website at:

http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/AmbassadorialScholarships/Pages/ridefault.aspx