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Rotary Scholarships for Water and Sanitation Professionals
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The Rotary Foundation and the UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education have teamed up to tackle the world’s water and sanitation crisis by increasing the number of trained professionals to devise, plan, and implement solutions in developing and emerging countries. Through this partnership, The Rotary Foundation will provide grants to Rotary clubs and districts to select and sponsor a limited number of students each year. Learn more about the opportunity below!
**Application deadline:** April 1, 2022
### Table of contents
- [Benefits of the Rotary Scholarships](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/rotary-scholarships-for-water-and-sanitation-professionals/#h-benefits-of-the-rotary-scholarships)
- [Eligibility Criteria](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/rotary-scholarships-for-water-and-sanitation-professionals/#h-eligibility-criteria)
- [How to Apply](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/rotary-scholarships-for-water-and-sanitation-professionals/#h-how-to-apply)
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## Benefits of the Rotary Scholarships
The Rotary Foundation awards scholarships of approximately €36,000, paid directly to UNESCO-IHE. Funding to cover additional costs (including international travel) related to participation in the academic program will be coordinated by UNESCO-IHE.
UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education at The Netherlands will be hosting the said scholarship.
## Eligibility Criteria
On another note, students eligible for this scholarship must be provisionally admitted to eligible degree programs at UNESCO-IHE. The opportunity presents a 2-month [Master of Science degree program in Water and Sustainable Development](https://www.un-ihe.org/node/1360941), in one of the following thematic tracks:
• [Water and Health](https://www.un-ihe.org/node/1361675)
• [Water Resources and Ecosystem Health](https://www.un-ihe.org/node/1361676)
## How to Apply
By submitting the application form for a scholarship to the Rotary/IHE Delft committee in the Netherlands along with a resume and the IHE Delft admission letter, students admitted to IHE Delft Institute for Water Education’s 12-month Master of Science program in Water and Sustainable Development can be nominated by a local Rotary Club in their home community. Only completely funded and filed application forms from the sponsoring Rotary Club will be considered. Go [find your nearest Rotarian Club](https://my.rotary.org/en/search/club-finder) to start the process
April 1, 2022 is the last day to apply for one of the IHE-approved MSc programs. Meanwhile, before April 15, 2022, the sponsoring Rotary Club must have already submitted your application to the Rotary/IHE Delft selection committee in The Netherlands.
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the Masters level
- Willing to study in Netherlands
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Rotary Scholarships for Water and Sanitation Professionals?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Masters level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to Netherlands for the duration of the programme.
Is the Rotary Scholarships for Water and Sanitation Professionals fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.