Rainmakers Press Release
For Immediate Release: May 1, 2008 
Media Contact: Jennifer Martin, Indianapolis East Rotary Club
317-506-9001
IndyEastRotary@yahoo.com 
www.IndyEastRotary.org

INDIANAPOLIS, IN:  May 1, 2008 - Want to make a difference in the World? The Indianapolis East Rotary Club is seeking college sophomores and juniors who are interested in applying for the 2009-10 Ambassadorial Scholarships program. This unique cultural and educational program offers college students an opportunity to become ambassadors of goodwill in another country and to increase awareness of and respect for cultural differences. The Ambassadorial Scholarships program supports the mission of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International to further world understanding and peace by:

• 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

Applicants must have completed at least two years of university or college course work, or must have a secondary school education and have been employed in a recognized vocation for at least two years when the scholarship begins. All applicants must be citizens of a country in which there is a Rotary club. Applicants must ini­tially apply through a Rotary club located in the area of their legal or permanent residence, or place of full-time study or employ­ment. Persons with disabilities and members of Rotaract clubs are eligible and encouraged to apply.

Rotary is looking for people that are articulate, have excellent leadership skills, possess maturity and seriousness of purpose, are diplomatic when expressing opinions, are flexible, have a good sense of humor, and whose fields of study have a strong humanitarian impact. They should be interested
in seeking to gain a maximum educational value from the program as well as be able to fulfill the demands of travel as an ambassador of goodwill as well as participate in service projects, and maintain positive relationships with those in the host country.

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. Deadline to submit an application is April 30, 2008. Applications should be submitted to your local Rotary Club. Additional information and Rotary club locations can be found at www.IndyEastRotary.org.

Rotary is an international association of business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian service, promote high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. With over 1.2 million members in over 32,000 clubs in nearly 170 countries, Rotary is the largest service organization in the world which initiates community projects that focus on the most serious issues confronting people around the world - poverty, conflict resolution, health, hunger, illiteracy, and the eradication of polio.