Ambassadorial Scholars
2009-2010 3-Month Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarship
In times of conflict, world understanding and peace are more important than ever. Here in Eastern North Carolina we see the need for understanding and peace with the growing number of Hispanics in our area. The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International has a 3-Month Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarship Program to further world understanding and peace.
Rotary District 7720 here in Eastern North Carolina has the opportunity to award several of these 3-month Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships. This 3-month scholarship program involves an immersion as well as intensive language study at a Rotary International School for Spanish language training. These potential scholar applicants, if selected, would be eligible to begin their 90 days of language training beginning no earlier than July 1, 2009 and ending June
30, 2010.
The requirements are that the applicant must be older than 21 years, cannot be a Rotarian or the son or daughter of a Rotarian, and must have the equivalent of one-year college level Spanish training. For more information regarding the Ambassadorial Scholarship you can go to www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/SiteTools/Search/Pages/ridefault.aspx?k=Cultural%20Ambassadorial%20Scholarship%20Application.
These scholarships are ideal for nurses, police officers, teachers, public health employees, social workers, or any person working with the public, etc. who would benefit from learning the Spanish language and bring these skills to their jobs to benefit the people of Eastern North Carolina.
The Ambassadorial Scholarships program supports the mission of The Rotary Foundation to further international understanding and world peace by:
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 with the Rotarians who sponsored their scholarships.For more information on the Ambassadorial Scholarship program, please download the pdf brochure here. The scholarship application can be downloaded here.
Completed Scholarship Applications that have been endorsed by a Rotary Club in District 7720 for the Rotary Year 2009—2010 must be received by August 15th, 2008. Interviews will be held at a location in New Bern, NC on or about Sunday, September 7, 2008 . The completed applications should be sent to:
2007 Scholarship Recipients
Emily Pratt
The Greenville Noon Rotary Club is sponsoring Emily Pratt. Emily lives in Winterville and graduated from JH Rose High School. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from UNC-Wilmington in Therapeutic Recreation and Child Life. She currently attends East Carolina University in Greenville working on her Masters Degree in Speech and Language Pathology. Emily’s goal is to work with a preschool population of children with hearing impairments and/or cochlear implants who seek auditory/oral means of communication. A multitude of Hispanic/Latino children are included within this population. Through this scholarship, she will be able to provide a service to these children that will include the ability to speak directly with the parents and the child and include sensitivity to their cultural approach to treatment.
Christina Peroutka
The Greenville Morning Rotary Club is sponsoring Christina Peroutka. Christina lives in Greenville and graduated from JH Rose High School. Christina attends East Carolina University where she is majoring in biology and her minor is Hispanic Studies. She will receive her Bachelor of Science Degree in 2009. She is an Early Assurance Scholar and will be entering the Brody School of Medicine two years from now. She would like to become a pediatric or family medicine physician and practice in eastern North Carolina, where the need for basic healthcare is still unmet in many communities. Speaking Spanish will be a tremendous asset, as the Hispanic population in the area continues to grow.
Lukasz Hance (not pictured)
The North Banks Rotary Club is sponsoring Lukasz Hance. Lukasz lives in Kill Devil Hills but was born and raised in Poland. He studied at the University of Lodz and received a Master’s of Law Degree. Because of the difference in law in Poland and the United States he cannot practice law in this country. He received an Associate of Arts Degree from the College of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City in May of 2007. Speaking another language would greatly enhance his chances to get a good job. Communication and interaction with other people is an impart part of life and to be able to communicate you need to be able to speak. Learning about other cultures will help expand my person horizons and help me become a responsible citizen.
2006 Scholarship Recipient
Joan Marie MacFadden (pictured with Tammy Childers and Dale Elks)
Joan is a graduate of New Bern High School. A sophomore at NC State University, Joan is transferring this summer to UNC Wilmington with a major in marine science. She will be studying in the Rotary International Spanish language immersion school in Costa Rica this fall.
Leah Trombley (2005 - 2006)
Leah is a resident of New Bern and received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from East Carolina University. Leah is married and the mother of five children. Leah works at PCMH as a Lactation Specialist, at CRMC as a Childbirth Educator, and also for Northcare Health Services as a Pediatric Private duty nurse. Leah completed her scholarship in January, February and March 2006 at the “Cuauhnáhuac Spanish Language Institute in Cuernavaca, Mexico.
Anne Occor (2001 - 2002)
Anne is a resident of New Bern and received her Masters of Education at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. In fact Anne has three Masters Degree’s in Education in history, literacy and administration. Anne is active with the Hispanic Council for Craven, Jones and Pamlico Counties. Anne completed her scholarship in June, July and August of 2001 at the Cuauhnáhuac Spanish Language Institute in Cuernavaca, Mexico.
2009-2010 3-Month Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarship
In times of conflict, world understanding and peace are more important than ever. Here in Eastern North Carolina we see the need for understanding and peace with the growing number of Hispanics in our area. The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International has a 3-Month Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarship Program to further world understanding and peace.
Rotary District 7720 here in Eastern North Carolina has the opportunity to award several of these 3-month Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships. This 3-month scholarship program involves an immersion as well as intensive language study at a Rotary International School for Spanish language training. These potential scholar applicants, if selected, would be eligible to begin their 90 days of language training beginning no earlier than July 1, 2009 and ending June
30, 2010.
The requirements are that the applicant must be older than 21 years, cannot be a Rotarian or the son or daughter of a Rotarian, and must have the equivalent of one-year college level Spanish training. For more information regarding the Ambassadorial Scholarship you can go to www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/SiteTools/Search/Pages/ridefault.aspx?k=Cultural%20Ambassadorial%20Scholarship%20Application.
These scholarships are ideal for nurses, police officers, teachers, public health employees, social workers, or any person working with the public, etc. who would benefit from learning the Spanish language and bring these skills to their jobs to benefit the people of Eastern North Carolina.
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 organizations, 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.For more information on the Ambassadorial Scholarship program, please download the pdf brochure here. The scholarship application can be downloaded here.
Completed Scholarship Applications that have been endorsed by a Rotary Club in District 7720 for the Rotary Year 2009—2010 must be received by August 15th, 2008. Interviews will be held at a location in New Bern, NC on or about Sunday, September 7, 2008 . The completed applications should be sent to:
PDG Dale L. Elks
P.O. Box 15161
New Bern, NC 28561
Information can be obtained from the above website or questions addressed to dale@elksestateplanning.com.
Emily Pratt
The Greenville Noon Rotary Club is sponsoring Emily Pratt. Emily lives in Winterville and graduated from JH Rose High School. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from UNC-Wilmington in Therapeutic Recreation and Child Life. She currently attends East Carolina University in Greenville working on her Masters Degree in Speech and Language Pathology. Emily’s goal is to work with a preschool population of children with hearing impairments and/or cochlear implants who seek auditory/oral means of communication. A multitude of Hispanic/Latino children are included within this population. Through this scholarship, she will be able to provide a service to these children that will include the ability to speak directly with the parents and the child and include sensitivity to their cultural approach to treatment.
Christina Peroutka
The Greenville Morning Rotary Club is sponsoring Christina Peroutka. Christina lives in Greenville and graduated from JH Rose High School. Christina attends East Carolina University where she is majoring in biology and her minor is Hispanic Studies. She will receive her Bachelor of Science Degree in 2009. She is an Early Assurance Scholar and will be entering the Brody School of Medicine two years from now. She would like to become a pediatric or family medicine physician and practice in eastern North Carolina, where the need for basic healthcare is still unmet in many communities. Speaking Spanish will be a tremendous asset, as the Hispanic population in the area continues to grow.
Lukasz Hance (not pictured)
The North Banks Rotary Club is sponsoring Lukasz Hance. Lukasz lives in Kill Devil Hills but was born and raised in Poland. He studied at the University of Lodz and received a Master’s of Law Degree. Because of the difference in law in Poland and the United States he cannot practice law in this country. He received an Associate of Arts Degree from the College of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City in May of 2007. Speaking another language would greatly enhance his chances to get a good job. Communication and interaction with other people is an impart part of life and to be able to communicate you need to be able to speak. Learning about other cultures will help expand my person horizons and help me become a responsible citizen.
2006 Scholarship Recipient
Joan is a graduate of New Bern High School. A sophomore at NC State University, Joan is transferring this summer to UNC Wilmington with a major in marine science. She will be studying in the Rotary International Spanish language immersion school in Costa Rica this fall.
Leah Trombley (2005 - 2006)
Leah is a resident of New Bern and received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from East Carolina University. Leah is married and the mother of five children. Leah works at PCMH as a Lactation Specialist, at CRMC as a Childbirth Educator, and also for Northcare Health Services as a Pediatric Private duty nurse. Leah completed her scholarship in January, February and March 2006 at the “Cuauhnáhuac Spanish Language Institute in Cuernavaca, Mexico.
Anne Occor (2001 - 2002)
Anne is a resident of New Bern and received her Masters of Education at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. In fact Anne has three Masters Degree’s in Education in history, literacy and administration. Anne is active with the Hispanic Council for Craven, Jones and Pamlico Counties. Anne completed her scholarship in June, July and August of 2001 at the Cuauhnáhuac Spanish Language Institute in Cuernavaca, Mexico.