rotary peace centers. turning applicants into fellows
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Rotary Peace Centers: Turning Applicants into Fellows
Turning Applicants into Fellows7 February 2017
Host: Samantha Sorin, Rotary Peace Fellowship CoordinatorPanelists: Rajendra Ruia, District 3140 Rotary Peace Fellowship Subcommittee Chair
Goals for this webinar
1. Understand the new online application platform to better assist applicants2. Learn tips for coaching applicants3. Hear from an experienced Rotarian about ways to engage potential applicants 4. Know whom to contact with questions
Application Process: Getting started
Application Process: Getting started continued…
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Application Process: Center preference
Certificate Applicants: rank January or June session in order of preference
Master’s Applicants: rank top 2 centers in order of preference
Click “SAVE AND NEXT” to continue to the next page after the preferences are chosen
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Did you know the application guidelines is a guide for both applicants and Rotarians?
The application checklist is found on page 6 of the application guidelines.
Application process: Requesting a Rotary club recommendation
Applicant selects Rotary club
Once the above information is complete, the applicant clicks…
Application process: Requesting a Rotary club recommendation
Once the club has completed the recommendation form, click “SAVE AND NEXT”
Application Process: Submitting to a Rotary district
The applicant clicks here for the full list of Rotary district numbers
Coaching Applicants
Helpful Resources:Program Guide for Rotarians Application Guidelines
Advising Applicants: Essays Tips
Questions to ask yourself when reading the essays:
o Does the essay reflect what the applicant was discussing in their interview?
o Is the applicant directly stating why they are the best candidate for the program in which they are applying?
o Does the applicant put effort in writing the essay?
o Is the applicant illustrating their leadership skills in their writing?
o Is the applicant missing valuable information in their essays?
Coaching Applicants: Resume
Questions to ask yourself when reviewing the resume:
o Does the resume highlight duties and accomplishments in their professional and volunteer roles?
o Does the resume reflect what the applicant was discussing in their essays and interview?
o Does the applicant include the number of hours per week worked for each position in their professional experience?
o Does the applicant have enough professional work experience to qualify for the fellowship?
Advising Applicants: Recommendation letter tips
Master’s Degree Program:• 1 Academic Recommendation• 1 Professional Recommendation
Professional Development Program:• 2 Professional Recommendations
To send a reminder e-mail to the recommender the applicant clicks…
Coaching Applicants: The application timeline
Timeline for applicants:
Application Available Online
January
Application due to District 31 May
Endorsed applications due to The Rotary
Foundation 1 July
Application Selection Results
November
Coaching Applicants: Technical difficulties
For all technical difficulties on the application platform, please have your applicant contact Embark directly:
By phone: +1-646-368-8394By e-mail: [email protected]
Resources
• Program Guide for Rotarians• Review application guidelines on the Application Webpage• Learn how to donate funds• Review the Application Guidelines• Review the Application FAQs • Read about Tips to improve your application• Watch the Application Checklist Video• Follow us on Social Media:
Visit www.rotary.org/en/peace-fellowships to access resources
Save the date
March 2017:– Training will be launched on how to
submit your district endorsement on the new application platform
Important Reminders:– 31 May 2017: The application is due
to the district for endorsement– 1 July 2017: Endorsed completed
applications due to The Rotary Foundation
