Profile of the Ideal Candidate

PROFILE OF THE IDEAL AMBASSADO­RIAL SCHOLARSHIP CANDIDATE

In order to assist Rotary club and district selection committees in selecting outstanding Ambassa­dorial Scholarship candidates, the Foundation has identified the following traits (in no particular order) that should be considered standard for any Rotary ambassador of goodwill. Each candi­date does not need to possess all of the traits below to be a successful Ambassadorial Scholar, but those whose possess more of the traits than other candidates are likely to be more successful ambassadors.

 
The ideal Ambassadorial Scholarship candidate:

• Possesses excellent leadership skills and potential
• Understands his/her award obligations, especially speeches to Rotary and non-Rotary audiences
• Has a proven record of success in his/her academics and/or vocation
• Is articulate and possesses good proficiency in the study country language
• Is well-groomed and has a professional appearance
• Has demonstrated a personal commitment to community service
• Is willing to participate in an outbound orientation seminar provided by the club or district
• Is interested in participating in and possibly identifying Rotary service projects while abroad
• Has well-defined and realistic goals
• Possesses maturity and seriousness of purpose
• Is an excellent public speaker, skilled with presentations to both small and large audiences
• Knows the history, culture, and politics of both his/her home community and study country
• Is diplomatic and articulate when discussing world affairs and sensitive topics
• Has concrete ideas as to how he/she will improve international understanding and world peace
• Has thoroughly researched his/her preferred study institution, including alternative locations
• Is willing to study in a country that typically does not host Ambassadorial Scholars
• Is interested in a study field that has a direct impact on the humanitarian needs of the world
• Intends to dedicate part or all of their personal of professional life to the ideals of Rotary
• Is flexible and possesses a good sense of humor
• Is sincere about maintaining a lifelong relationship with Rotary after his/her scholarship period