Ambassadorial Scholarships Program
Kayse Ericksen earned a BA from University of
Tampa in Government and World Affairs in 2006; Graduated Cum Laude; Areas of
study were Political science, Regional Studies, (Middle East, East Asia, Latin America),
International Relations, (political economy, foreign policy, theory), and
International security (nuclear proliferation, international terrorism). She spent one semester at University of Salamanca in Spain and one summer
studying in China. Kayse two volunteer experiences in Jamaica. She is a life
long Camano Island resident and the daughter of John and Sandra Ericksen. She was a Stanwood-Camano Rotary Student of the Month in 2002 from
Stanwood High School.
One of her major interests is economics, particularly ways in which "microloans" can be utilized as an uplifting component in developing countries. Her greatest interest for graduate study -- the reason for her application to the Ambassadorial Scholar program -- is to attend one of two schools in South Africa.
Kayce is certainly a delightful young woman who possesses the qualities and exudes the confidence requisite for an Ambassadorial Scholar.
One of her major interests is economics, particularly ways in which "microloans" can be utilized as an uplifting component in developing countries. Her greatest interest for graduate study -- the reason for her application to the Ambassadorial Scholar&
Ambassadorial Scholarships
"The Rotary Foundation does some terrific things - not the least of which is the Ambassadorial Scholarships program."
- Michael R. Whiteman, Director, International Programs, University of Idaho
The Rotary Foundation's oldest and best-known program is Ambassadorial Scholarships. Since 1947 nearly 37,000 men and women from 100 nations have studied abroad under its auspices. Today it is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships program. Nearly 800 scholarships were awarded for study in 2005-06. Through grants totaling approximately US$500 million, recipients from some 70 countries studied in more than 70 nations.
The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. The program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars serve as ambassadors of goodwill to the people of the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to greater understanding of their host countries.
Generous contributions from Rotarians worldwide represent continued faith that the students who are Ambassadorial Scholars today will be tomorrow's community and world leaders.