大使獎學金計劃是世界最大的私人提供大學程级研究之國際獎學金計劃。從1947年以來，已經頒發了36,000多個獎學金。大約有80%的地區每一年都透過贊助或接待一位獎學金學生，來參與這項計劃。

The Ambassadorial Scholarships program is the world’s largest, pri­vately funded international scholarship program for university-level studies. Since 1947, TRF has awarded more than 36,000 scholarships. Approximately 80 percent of districts participate in the program each year by sponsoring or hosting a scholar.

大使獎學金成功範例

Worldwide Scholar Success Stories

Micaela White是由美國加州Rancho Cucamonga Sunset扶輪社（5300地區）贊助的2002-2003學年度獎學金學生，在（9200地區）肯亞奈洛比大學攻讀保健經濟學、小型企業以及水資源管理。透過她擔任班長的選舉過後不久，在策略必要改變時，她會代表其同學與全體教員和職員一起來工作，因而該大學表彰Micaela的領導才能。Micaela於一個農業小鎮退休老人的服務計劃中工作，由於愛滋病、城市遷居和其他的原因他們缺少他們的家庭的照顧。該計劃提供了退休老人家庭必需品和其他福利設施並與該社區年輕成員的交往。於當地的扶輪社協助下Michaela也替退休老人組織了一個午餐會與電影院短途旅遊。Micaela 和其他的獎學金學生與當地扶輪青年服務團結合，擔任烏干達鄉村中一個牙科、醫療與種豆醫療站的義工。

Micaela White, a 2002-03 Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholar spon­sored by the Rotary Club of Rancho Cucamonga Sunset in California, USA (District 5300), pursued health economics, small-scale business, and water resource management studies at the University of Nairobi, Kenya (District 9200). The university recognized Micaela’s leadership early on through her election as class prefect, in which she worked with faculty and staff on behalf of her peers to initiate policy changes when necessary. Micaela worked in a service project with a farming town’s senior citizens who lacked the care of their families due to AIDS, urban migration, and other reasons. The project provided senior citizens with household necessities and other amenities and companionship with young members of the community. Michaela also organized a luncheon and theater outing for senior citizens, aided by local Rotary clubs. In conjunction with local Rotaract clubs, Micaela and other scholars vol­unteered at a dental, medical, and vaccination site in rural Uganda.

「蘇格蘭簡直是一所生活和科學的學校，你可以在街上、蘇格蘭人的家、或在一個科學研究機構的實驗室上課，」Gabriela Cezar如此報告，他是由第4470地區（巴西）所贊助，在第1020地區（蘇格蘭）的愛丁堡大學醫學院深造。她從事於如何將動物生物科技運用在人類疾病研究上，焦點是放在一種稱為Nesch-Lyhan症候群的嚴重神經疾病，她希望能找到基因療法。她夥同地主地區其他12名獎學金學生，參與了一項慈善勸募活動，為蘇格蘭兒童救濟院聯合會募款，這是該地區選為今年重點服務的慈善機構。除了募集到摸彩的獎品之外，他們也表演了蘇格蘭傳統舞蹈，在整個過程勸募到將近500英鎊。「我希望盡己所能為巴西爭光，並積極推廣各國之間的和平及瞭解。」

“Scotland has been a school of life and science, where classes are equally held in the streets, Scottish homes, and the laboratories of a sci­entific institute,” reported Gabriela Cezar, sponsored by District 4470 (Brazil) to study at the Medical School of the University of Edinburgh in District 1020 (Scotland). Gabriela’s research on the application of ani­mal biotechnology procedures in the study of human diseases focused on a severe neurological disorder known as Nesch-Lyhan syndrome, for which she hopes to find a genetic cure. Along with the other 12 scholars in her host district, she participated in a drive to raise funds for the Children’s Hospice Association of Scotland, the district governor’s chosen charity for the year. In addition to securing prizes for a raffle, the group threw a ceilidh, a traditional Scottish dance, raising nearly UK£500. “I hope to represent Brazil in the best way possible and to actively promote peace and understanding among the nations,” said Gabriela.

Elizabeth “Gale” Greenlee，由(7690地區)美國北卡羅來納之格林斯堡機場扶輪社所輔導的2002-03年度三個月文化大使獎學金學生，於(9100地區) 塞內加爾從事非洲國際顧問的研究。在著手她的獎學金學生經驗之前，Gale完成了她大學的非洲婦女研究論文的研究，並與和平部隊以及當地圖書館一起工作過。當在塞內加爾時，Gale她對她的接待扶輪社達卡的Cap Vert扶輪社的多樣性感到驚訝(該社有塞內加爾籍、法國籍以及西班牙籍的社員)。她參與塞內加爾扶輪社與扶輪青年服務團當中時，會運用每次的機會不停地交談，並藉由經常的溝通來傳達有關她的經驗。她也幫助學校的當地孩子們，以〝向艾滋病病毒/愛滋病戰鬥〞的主題上做15 分鐘戲劇性演講，並讓她的接待家庭成員們深深的感動。返家後，Gale說到她是〝代表圖書館系統，以較好的裝備導引延伸至格林斯堡的西非洲社區〞。她於圖書館主持有關塞內加爾雙語故事年代和計劃。Gale是位自由作家撰稿人打算為博士研究返回到學校，很有可能是在人種族文學的範圍。她業已向朋友推薦大使獎學金計劃，並希望於不久的將來能有成為一位扶輪社員的機會。      

Elizabeth “Gale” Greenlee, 2002-03 Three-Month Cultural Scholar sponsored by the Rotary Club of Greensboro Airport, North Carolina, USA (District 7690), studied at Africa Consultants International in Senegal (District 9100). Before embarking on her scholarship experi­ence, Gale had completed her graduate studies in Africana Women’s Studies and had worked with the Peace Corps and with a local library. While in Senegal, Gale was amazed at the diversity of her host club of Dakar, Cap Vert (where Senegalese, French, and Spanish Rotarians were present). She got involved in Rotary and Rotaract in Senegal by giving talks at every opportunity and by sending frequent communica­tions about her experience in Senegal. She also assisted local children at a school with their 15-minute dramatic presentation on the theme of “Fighting HIV/AIDS” and touched the heart of her host family mem­bers. Back home, Gale says that she is “better equipped to conduct outreach to the Greensboro’s West African community, on behalf of the library system.” She is hosting bilingual story times and programs about Senegal at the library. Gale is a freelance writer planning to re­turn to school for doctoral studies, most likely in the area of ethnic liter­ature. She has recommended the Ambassadorial Scholarships program to friends and hopes to soon be given the chance to become a Rotarian.

Mourad Sellami，是一位由低收入國家的獎學金集用基金而來的2001-02年度多學年獎學金的接收者，研究於加拿大魁北克省魁北克內的 Laval大學(7790地區)。是由突尼西亞的突尼西扶輪社(9010地區)所輔導的，Mourad將所學之技能從事於魁北克市鎮巡迴大使的一位代表的工作，一個由觀光辦事處與魁北克商業會議廳所贊助的協會，它是至加拿大和世界各處推廣魁北克。Mourad是一位突尼西亞活躍的扶輪青年服務團團員，他與其魁北克的Doyen接待扶輪社社員於魁北克扶輪青年服務團重組方面助益不少。這新的生氣勃勃的扶輪青年服務團以每周例會與一位真誠地國際的成員迅速地使其獲得衝勁。Mourad 希望突尼西亞和魁北克的扶青團不但以一個共同服務計劃來聯繫在一起，而且籌組一次互訪問計劃。

Mourad Sellami, recipient of a 2001-02 Multi-Year Scholarship from the Scholarships Fund Pool for Low-Income Countries, studied communi­cations at Université Laval in Quebec, Quebec, Canada (District 7790). Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Tunis, Tunisia (District 9010), Mourad put the skills he learned to work as a representative in the City of Quebec’s Ambassadors’ Circle, an association sponsored by the Office of Tourism and the Quebec Chamber of Commerce to promote Quebec throughout Canada and the world. An active Rotaractor in Tunisia, Mourad and a member of his host Rotary Club of Quebec Doyen were instrumental in relaunching the Rotaract Club of Quebec. The newly invigorated club quickly gained momentum with weekly meetings and a truly international membership. Mourad hopes to link the Tunis and Quebec Rotaract clubs in a joint service project, as well as organize an exchange visit.

建議討論題目

Suggested Discussion Topics

•達成大使獎學金計劃的目標

• Meeting the objectives of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program

扶輪社員們都很清楚，大使獎學金計劃的主要目的在於促進國際瞭解。該計劃的目標在使大使獎學金學生及負責輔導和接待的扶輪社員更廣泛地了解如何使大使獎學金計劃有效地促進基金會使命的達成。

The primary purpose of Ambassadorial Scholarships — to further international understanding — is well known to Rotarians. The program’s objectives provide Ambassadorial Scholars and their sponsor and host Rotarians with a broader understanding of how the Ambassadorial Scholarships can be effective in furthering TRF’s mission.

大使獎學金計劃之目標

Ambassadorial Scholarships program objectives

大使獎學金計劃以下列方式支持扶輪基金會的使命，並促進國際瞭解及世界和平：

－透過派遣親善大使到他國研究學習，來增進對於文化差異的理解和尊重。

－透過積極參加扶輪服務計劃來灌輸扶輪「超我服務」的理想給獎學金學生。

－鼓勵獎學金學生奉獻他們的個人及專業生活來改善他們自己社區及國家的人的生活品質。

－培養能處理世界社區的人道需求的領導人。

－透過均衡的獎學金學生的地理分布，來影響全世界所有區域。

－鼓勵全世界的扶輪社員增加低收入國家學生的教育機會。

－培養扶輪與獎學金學生之間終生的關係。

Ambassadorial Scholarships support the mission of TRF 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 community and country

–    Developing leaders who can address the humanitarian needs of the world community

–    Influencing 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

 • 地理分布：

在2002-03年度，大約有1,038名大使獎學金學生，其中47%在5個國家進修（美國、英國、法國、澳大利亞及加拿大）。只有14%的獎學金學生在低收入國家就讀。基金會鼓勵各地區所挑選出的獎學金學生，所前往深造的國家最好不同於該地區過去所派遣的獎金學生。透過挑選有興趣到獎學金學生很少的國家去深造，本計劃可以達成透過均衡的地理分布來影響全世界所有區域的目標。此外，透過挑選有興趣到低收入國家深造的獎學金學生，本計劃也可以達成培養能處理世界社區人道需求的領導人的目標。

• Geographic distribution

In 2002-03, 47 percent of the approximately 1,038 Ambassadorial Scholars studied in five countries (United States, England, France, Australia, and Canada). Only 14 percent of scholars studied in low-income countries. Each district is encouraged to select scholars with a study destination different from scholars it has previously spon­sored. By selecting scholars interested in studying in a country that hosts few scholars, districts can help the program meet its objective to impact all areas of the world through balanced geographical dis­tribution of scholars. Moreover, by selecting scholars interested in studying in low-income countries, districts can help the program achieve its objective to develop leaders who can address the world community’s humanitarian needs.

 • 低收入國家的參與

地區可以支持「低收入國家獎學金共同基金」，來增加低收入國家的獎學金名額。此一新的地區指定基金選項允許地區捐助一個金額給基金，獎學金將採世界性評比方式，從其中頒發給低收入國家的學生。每個低收入地區將被邀請針對任何種獎學金提出一個候選人。基金會鼓勵所有地區捐出一部分的地區指定基金給這個共同基金，使其經費至少每年可以資助20位來自低收入國家的獎學金學生。在2003-2004年度，有19個低收入國家的20位獎學金學生是由這個共同基金所贊助。

此外，基金會鼓勵高收入地區繼續捐獻大使獎學金給低收入國家。2002-03年度有地區捐出34個大使獎學金給另一個地區或非扶輪國家的學生出國深造，總金額超過590,800美元。獎學金之捐助需要捐助及接受地區密切的溝通，已經證明是一種促進其他交換及人道計劃夥伴關係的有效途徑。

• Participation by low-income countries

Districts can support the Scholarships Fund Pool for Low-Income Countries to increase the number of scholarship opportunities for low-income countries. This DDF option allows districts to donate an amount to a pooled fund that awards scholarships to students from low-income countries on a world-competitive basis. Each low-income district is invited to submit one candidate for any type of scholarship. All districts are encouraged to donate some amount of DDF to the Fund Pool to provide at least 20 scholarships annually to candidates from low-income countries. In 2003-04, TRF awarded 20 scholarships through the Fund Pool to scholars from 19 low-income countries.

In addition, high-income districts are encouraged to continue donating Ambassadorial Scholarships to low-income countries. Districts donated 34 Ambassadorial Scholarships to another dis­trict or non-Rotary country for study in 2002-03, totaling more than US$590,800. Scholarship donations require close communication be­tween the donating and receiving districts and have proven effective in facilitating partnerships for other exchanges and humanitarian programs.

 • 獎學金學生輔導 — 地域獎學金學生研討會

• Scholar orientation — regional seminars for scholars

出國和來訪獎學金學生輔導計劃是很有效的工具，可以確保獎學金學生都能成為傑出的親善大使，而且與扶輪建立終生的關係。如果他們的扶輪社、地區或區域有辦理獎學金學生出國輔導研習會的話，目前要求獎學金學生必須出席一場該輔導研習會。輔導研習會應包括了如何培養與演說以及簡報的訓練。如贊助地區未辦理研習會，基金會鼓勵地區將獎學金學生送到其他地區去參加研習會。獎學金學生未參加輔導研習會，其獎學金可能會被沒收。

基金會鼓勵地區為來訪及出國獎學金學生規劃並執行地域獎學金學生輔導計劃，在獎學金學生及扶輪之間建立更廣泛的認同及關係。而扶輪基金保管委員會已經準備了經費協助支持來訪及出國獎學金學生的多地區輔導活動。

Outbound and inbound orientation programs are effective tools to ensure that scholars are outstanding ambassadors of goodwill and that a lifelong link with Rotary is established. Scholars are now required to attend an outbound orientation seminar if their club, district, or region offers one. Orientation seminars should include training on how to develop and make speeches and presentations. If the sponsor district does not offer an orientation session, districts are encouraged to send their scholars to one in another area. Scholars who do not attend orientation seminars made available to them may risk forfeiting their awards.

Districts are encouraged to plan and hold regional orientations for outbound and inbound scholars to build greater identity and rela­tionships between the scholars and Rotary. The Trustees have made funds available to help support multidistrict orientations for in­bound and outbound scholars.

 • 前受獎人關係

• Alumni outreach

許多地區都表示很失望，因為返國的獎學金學生並沒有與扶輪保持接觸。另一方面，許多獎學金學生也表示很失望，因為扶輪已經把他們遺忘。贊助地區應注意到新的計劃目標－在扶輪及獎學金學生之間建立終生的關係－並透過有效的前受獎人關係活動，來達成此一目標。雖然許多返國的獎學金學生在當時的專業職位可能還不適合加入扶輪，但是要與其保持聯絡並用其他方法使他們參與扶輪活動。

-   邀請前受獎人來協助扶輪社、地區、扶輪青年服務團、社區及國際的服務計劃。

-   邀請他們參與返國和出國獎學金學生的輔導活動。

-   基金會鼓勵扶輪社邀請前受獎人到社內演講。

-   如果獎學金前受獎人遷移到贊助地區以外地方，請提醒新的地區他們已遷入該地區。請提供新地區的扶輪社員名單及聯絡資料給前受獎人，以鼓勵他們與扶輪保持聯繫。

Many districts have expressed disappointment that returning schol­ars do not remain involved with Rotary. On the other hand, many scholars say that Rotary has forgotten them. Sponsor districts should take steps to meet the new program objective — fostering a lifelong association between Rotary and its scholars — through effective alumni outreach efforts. Although many returning scholars will not be in a professional position to join Rotary at that time, keep in con­tact with them and involve them in Rotary in other ways:

–   Invite alumni to assist in club, district, Rotaract, community, and international service projects.

–   Involve alumni in orientations for inbound and outbound scholars.

–   Encourage clubs to invite alumni to speak at meetings.

–   If scholar alumni relocate outside their sponsor district, alert the new district to their presence in the area. Provide names of Rotarians and contact information to the alumnus in the new Rotary district to encourage him/her to stay connected to Rotary.

•  達成上述7項計劃目標的四項基本要素

• The four elements essential to success in furthering the seven program objectives

1. 甄選

-  吸引並甄選最能代表扶輪理想的候選人

-  教育扶輪社員關於大使獎學金計劃的目的。

-  請利用最新編撰的「理想候選人的基本資料」等材料，以及保管委員會所希望增加接待獎學金學生的國家的名單。鼓勵甄選出研究領域具有重大影響力的候選人，例如：

 • 醫學/保健

 • 食品製造及配送

 • 都市問題研究/規劃

 • 心理健康

 • 營養

 • 環境保護研究

 • 青少年/家庭價值觀。

1. Selection

–   Attract and select candidates who will best represent the ideals of Rotary.

–   Educate Rotarians about the purpose of Ambassadorial Scholarships.

–   Use such materials as the “Profile of an ideal candidate” and the list of countries in which the Trustees would like more scholars hosted. Encourage selection of candidates whose fields of study will have a strong humanitarian impact, such as:

 • Medicine/health care

 • Food production and distribution

 • Urban studies/planning

 • Mental health

 • Nutrition

 • Environmental studies

 • Youth/family values

2. 輔導

-   讓獎學金學生瞭解扶輪的歷史、目標及理想

-   訓練獎學金學生，使其有能力在受領獎學金之前、之中、及之後，完成他們作為大使的責任

-   贊助地區輔導員協助建立受獎學生與扶輪之間持續的關係

2. Orientation

–   Provide scholars an understanding of the history, goals, and ideals of Rotary.

–   Prepare scholars for their ambassadorial responsibilities be­fore, during, and after the scholarship.

–   Enable Rotarian sponsor counselors to help establish ongoing relationships between the scholar and Rotary.

3. 接待

-  地主輔導員與地主扶輪社歡迎受獎學生，並協助他在接待地區完成大使義務

-  地區總監指派地主扶輪社以接待學生，該社應指派社內一名社員 為地主輔導員。

-  獎學金學生的學業及大使角色同樣重要，地主輔導員應向基金會報告來地區就學的獎學金學生這兩方面的成就。

-  贊助及地主扶輪社員應確使學生在結束之前一個月繳交期末報告給基金會。

3. Hosting

–   Host counselors and host Rotary clubs welcome and help the scholar fulfill ambassadorial obligations in the host district.

–   District governors appoint host clubs for inbound scholars, which designate a Rotarian host counselor in that club.

–   The academic and ambassadorial aspects of the scholarship have equal importance, and host counselors will be asked to report to TRF on the success of their inbound scholars in both areas.

–   Sponsor and host Rotarians should ensure that scholars sub­mit their final reports to TRF one month before their scholar­ship period ends.

4. 前受獎人關係

-  在獎學金期間結束之後維持與受獎學生之關係

-  提供機會讓受獎學生與扶輪社員分享其經驗

4. Alumni Relations

–   Continue the relationship with the scholar after the scholar­ship period.

–   Provide the scholar opportunities to share experiences with Rotarians.

常被問到的問題

Commonly Asked Questions

問：分享制度提供了哪些獎學金？

Q: What scholarships are offered through the SHARE system?

答：在分享制度之下，有三種獎學金：

一學年大使獎學金—赴國外進修一年

多學年大使獎學金—赴國外攻讀2年的特定學位

文化大使獎學金—3或6個月的密集語言訓練及文化薰陶

地區也可以捐獻任何數額之地區指定基金DDF以支持扶輪國際研究中心及低收入國家獎學金共同基金。

A: Three scholarship types are available:

Academic-Year Ambassadorial — for one academic year of study abroad

Multi-Year Ambassadorial — for two years of specific degree-oriented study abroad

Cultural Ambassadorial — for three or six months of intensive language training and cultural immersion

Districts can also contribute any amount of DDF in support of the Rotary Centers for International Studies and the Scholarships Fund Pool for Low-Income Countries.

問：獎學金名額如何決定？

Q: How is scholarship availability determined?

答：地區必須擁有地區指定基金足以支付獎學金費用。因為申請者必須透過當地扶輪社，地區總監及獎學金小組委員會主委務必要將獎學金名額清楚地通知各扶輪社。

A: Districts must have DDF available to cover the cost of the scholar­ships offered. Since applicants must apply through local clubs, the district governor and scholarships subcommittee chair must effectively communicate scholarship availability to the clubs.

問：扶輪社員的子女有沒有資格獲得扶輪基金會大使獎學金？

Q: Are children of Rotarians eligible to receive a Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship?

答：沒有。扶輪社員、扶輪員工、扶輪社員或扶輪員工或其配偶的父母親、祖父母、子女、孫子，皆無資格獲得基金會的獎學金，而且在扶輪社員辭去社員資格之後36個月內，仍然無資格。

A: No. Rotarians, Rotary employees, parents, grandparents, children, and grandchildren of Rotarians or Rotary employees or their spouses are ineligible for Foundation Scholarships, and remain ineligible for 36 months after resignation from Rotary.