District 9790 is again participating in the Ambassadorial Scholarship Program with both incoming and outgoing scholars in 2011.
Incoming student Marika Igawa has been assigned to La Trobe University where her studies in 2011 will be tourism related.
Mariko is from Tokyo and she is currently studying at Waseda University.
We request assistance from Group 1 & 2 Club's in nominating a Rotarian host counsellor to assist Mariko.
Host counsellors act as important resources for scholars and assist the scholar in many ways, including:
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Arranging to meet the scholar upon arrival and welcoming him/her to the host district |
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Helping the scholar to settle in and locate appropriate housing, if necessary |
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In some cases, receiving the scholar's first award payment before his/her arrival and presenting it to the scholar |
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Explaining issues such as medical facilities, laws, banking arrangements, and budget considerations |
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Helping the scholar to fulfil ambassadorial obligations by scheduling required speeches and inviting the scholar to participate in club and district service projects |
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Providing assistance and contact information to secure invitations to make speeches and presentations |
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Involving the scholar in community and family life |
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Ensuring the scholar submits his/her final report one month before the scholarship period ends |
| PP Lee Strahan (Joanne) Rotary Club of Sunbury Ambassadorial Scholars Coordinator (H) (03) 9740 3390 (M) 0414 751 959 Email: leestonecraft@hotmail.com |
