THE ROTARY CLUB OF BANBRIDGE
The Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships program is currently the worlds largest, privately funded international scholarships program.
Have empowered students to improve international under- standing for over half a century
Introduce scholars to the cultures of over 70 different countries Send scholars from almost 70 different countries
AMBASSADORS OF GOODWILL
The Ambassadorial Scholarships program supports the mission of The Rotary Foundation to further international understanding and world 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
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 organisations, and other forums. After study has been completed, scholars share their experiences with the people of their home countries and with the Rotarians who sponsored their scholarships.
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From left:
Top: Jennifer Smerdon from Victoria in Western Canada (left),
Chris Cunningham from Kentucky (centre)
Middle: Bipasha Ray from Boston, USA, Toshiki Tatara from Ashikita,
Japan, and Alexandra Chung from Baton Rouge, Louisiana
USA
Bottom: Suzuki Ayako Okegawa from Saitama, near Tokyo, Chang Heng-Yu to give her
her full name) from Taiwan and Hsieh-Che Tsai from Taiwan,
Also hosted in recent years: Yuko Chiba from Japan, Vanessa Burrows from
Indiana, Bobby Frigo from Chigago, Casey Adrian from Texas, Jeremy Shull from
Pennsylvania, Rachel Lyle from Cedar Falls in Iowa, and Rebecca Shea from
Sterling Heights, Michigan, Courtnai (Chang Heng-Yu to
give her her full name) from Taiwan.
Pictured with Courtnie (below left) are President Eddie Carr and Rotarian Ellen Hillen
(Lisburn)
On the right is Korah Winn of Illinois, and centre is Phillip Londeree from the
state of Mississippi.
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