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Building Peace and Understanding Through the Global Rotary Student Program (GRSP)

Established in 1946 by William A. Watt, GRSP fosters international understanding through cultural exchange. With over 2,800 world ambassadors, the program encourages friendships and promotes Rotary ideals—shedding light on global perspectives and experiences. Host families provide invaluable support, while students benefit from scholarships covering tuition, room, board, and more. GRSP's commitment to financial integrity ensures 85% of funds support student scholarships, with the aim of enhancing peace and understanding in the world. Join us in shaping a brighter, more connected future.

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Building Peace and Understanding Through the Global Rotary Student Program (GRSP)

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  1. Our Legacy • Established in 1946 • William A. Watt, Founder • One-of-a-Kind Rotary Program • 2,800+ World Ambassadors

  2. GRSP Mission Statement • Peace Through Understanding • Exchange of Cultures and Customs • Advance Rotary Ideals • Create Friendships • Envision a World at Peace

  3. GRSP’s Unique Feature • The Host Family

  4. GRSP Scholarship • Tuition at “In-State” Rates • Room & Board • Books & Laboratory Fees

  5. GRSP Sources of Funds • Rotarians’ Dues • Clubs’ Payments • Endowment Earnings

  6. GRSP Expenditures • 85 % to Students • 15% to Administration

  7. GRSP Class of 2004-2005 • 47 Europe 65% • 5 Asia 7% • 1 Africa 1% • 19 Americas 26% • 1 Australia 1%

  8. GRSP Endowment • June 30, 2004: $5,511,000 • Conservative Investment Strategy • Need for Predictable Income

  9. GRSP Endowment Fund • Financial Support/Stability • Growth in Demand for Students • Growth in College Costs

  10. GRSP Levels of Giving • Named Scholarship $100,000 • Named Fund $ 10,000 • Kendall Weisiger Fellow $ 5,000 • Hue Thomas Fellow $ 2,500 • Will Watt Fellow $ 1,000 • Governor’s Associate $ 500 • Sustaining Member $ 100/yr.

  11. Why Give to GRSP • Good Return on Your money • Host families get extensive cultural exchange • GRSP students are “ambassadors for peace” • Students are “real part” of local Rotary Clubs • Support World Peace Through Understanding

  12. 6920 GRSP Class of 05-06 • 18 students • 5 Male; 13 Female • 10 Georgia universities and Colleges • 11 Countries • 35 Clubs sponsoring/co-sponsoring Statewide 68 students (20M, 48F), 27 countries

  13. In gratitude…… • 2 German Scholarships, RI Districts 1870 & 1900 • 3 Oslo University International Summer School Scholarship, Norway • Miss Jamie Michelle Peper, Savannah, GA

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