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GRSP: Promoting Global Peace Through Cultural Exchange and Friendship Since 1946

Established in 1946 by William A. Watt, the Georgia Rotary Student Program (GRSP) supports cultural exchange and understanding. With over 3,409 world ambassadors, GRSP fosters friendships that advance Rotary ideals. Unique to GRSP is the host family scholarship, offering in-state tuition rates, room and board, and a book allowance. Funded primarily by Rotarian dues, GRSP allocates 85% of its budget to student support. Join us in promoting peace and understanding through this one-of-a-kind program which has nurtured global leaders for decades.

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GRSP: Promoting Global Peace Through Cultural Exchange and Friendship Since 1946

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  1. Our Legacy • Established in 1946 • William A. Watt, Founder • One-of-a-Kind Rotary Program • 3,409 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 • Book Allowance & 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 2013-2014 • 31 Europe • 6 Asia • 0 Africa • 9 Americas • 1 Australia/New Zealand

  8. GRSP Endowment • July 2013 : $9,355,340 • 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 • Ronnie Waller Fellow $ 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. Marcin Nowotny

  13. Keat Khoo

  14. Attila Vegh

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