This program is one-of-a-kind. We have been bringing nations together since 1946. The program began with only 4 scholars, and now we are proud to say that we have more than 3,800 alumni from all over the world. The program’s purpose is to broaden the understanding of world peace through people and that is exactly what we’ve done.
GRSP News
Bolivian Student Isabella Velasquez Gallardo Honored with 2025-2026 Lynn Clarke GRSP Women in Leadership Award
The Georgia Rotary Student Program (GRSP) is proud to announce Isabella Velasquez Gallardo as the 2025-2026 recipient of the Lynn Clarke GRSP Women in Leadership Award. The Bolivia native and Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) student has distinguished herself through...
Four Georgia Students Headed to Denmark, Norway
Georgia Rotary Student Program selected four outstanding Georgia college students the opportunity to participate in prestigious international academic programs in Norway and Denmark this summer. We are proud to support these exceptional students as they represent...
GRSP’s Biral, Jin Honored Duo for Thomas Peace Awards
Julia Carlotto Biral of Brazil and Guang 'Loski' Jin of China were recently announced as the winners of the 2025-2026 Barbara M. and Donald L. Thomas Peace Award. The awards were presented in December by Rotary Club of Roswell Committee Chair John Carruth, alongside...
Being a part of the Georgia Rotary Student Program has been one of the most profound experiences of my life. This program has afforded me the opportunity to forge lasting friendships with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. This, perhaps, is the greatest gift that one can hope to get for it allows us to see through differences across cultures and instead find similarities between one another. I feel that such fellowship across participants, both students and host families, is what made this program such an enriching experience for me.
Ali Shaaban Shahid
Pakistan
GRSP 2013-14
Since 1946, Rotarians in Georgia, USA, have promoted world peace through understanding by offering ambassadorial scholarships to international students for one year cultural immersion and of study in Georgia colleges and universities.
Each year, students from all over the world make friends in the United States and other nations and learn about differing cultures and lifestyles. Georgia Rotarians believe “Peace is Possible” and through GRSP promote international goodwill through friendship and understanding.
The students become adopted members of a Georgia “host family,” living on-campus at the school they attend. This is an ambassadorial scholarship program, not an exchange!
Georgia Rotary Clubs sponsor students recommended by a Rotary Club in their home country.
Student Spotlight: Timeless Connections: Meet Asgar Nielsen of Denmark!
Asgar Nielsen is a scholar from Denmark representing the Georgia Rotary Student Program Class of 2025-2026. Asgar is currently studying at Columbus State University (CSU), where he has quickly become a familiar face on campus. One of his favorite landmarks is the historic Clock Tower, a monument built with original bricks from the university’s first buildings to honor CSU’s first president, Thomas Y. Whitley. While local superstition suggests that walking under the tower might lead to failing final exams, Asgar laughs it off with classic Danish confidence—he’s more focused on the history than the haunts! When he isn’t admiring the campus architecture, you can find Asgar at his absolute favorite spot: the gym. A dedicated fitness enthusiast, he makes it a point to visit the sauna every single day, even when the Georgia heat climbs to 100°F outside. Living in the vibrant downtown Columbus area, Asgar loves the convenience of having his dorms just steps away from great places to hang out with friends and grab a bite to eat. Whether he’s hitting a new personal record in the weight room or enjoying the local downtown scene, Asgar is truly making the most of his American experience.
We want to give a huge thank you to the Rotary Club of Columbus for their generous sponsorship of Asgar. Your support has provided him with the opportunity to build lifelong friendships and experience the best of Georgia’s hospitality. We are so proud to have such a motivated and adventurous student representing GRSP at Columbus State University!
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🥇Student Spotlight: Racing Toward Peace: Meet Ryheem Mighten of Jamaica!
Ryheem Mighten is a Class of 2025-2026 Georgia Rotary Student Program scholar from Jamaica who is making history at LaGrange College. This year, Ryheem had the unique opportunity to be part of the college’s first-ever track and field program, and he has already proven to be a cornerstone of the team’s success. His incredible speed and dedication led him to be named the voted the Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) Rookie of the Year after an incredible season which included winning the men's 200-meter and 400-meter dash events at the CCS Championships the weekend prior! Whether he is sprinting toward a new personal record or engaging with his peers on campus, Ryheem’s energetic spirit and Caribbean warmth are helping to build a more connected and vibrant community in LaGrange.
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the LaGrange Rotary Club for their sponsorship of Ryheem this year. Your support has given this talented student-athlete the platform to excel both on the track and in the classroom, fostering the cross-cultural understanding that is at the heart of the GRSP mission. We are so proud to have Ryheem representing Jamaica and the GRSP spirit at LaGrange College.
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Another GREAT District Conference! 🎉
Rotary District 6910 held its 2026 conference at Harrah’s Cherokee from April 30–May 2, bringing together Rotarians, leaders, and GRSP scholars for an inspiring and impactful weekend.
Congratulations to DG Jessica Fleetwood on a wonderful conference and an outstanding year of leadership. We are deeply grateful for the guidance, compassion, inspiration, and dedication.
It was especially meaningful for our GRSP scholars to connect with Georgia Rotarians and learn more about creating lasting impact in their communities. One of the highlights was hearing from Anna Stenport, Dean of the UGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and a 1993–1994 GRSP alumna. Her passion for research and education, along with her heartfelt gratitude to Rotary for opening doors of opportunity, inspired everyone in attendance.
We are also proud to celebrate Oskar Hasberg of Denmark, a member of the 2025–26 GRSP Class, for receiving the William A. Watt Memorial Award. Oskar is hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Forsyth County, Johns Creek, Lanier-Forsyth, North Forsyth-400, and South Forsyth County. This prestigious award, presented by the Rotary Club of Thomasville, honors the legacy of Past District Governor William A. Watt, who founded our organization 80 years ago to promote international understanding, goodwill, and peace. The award is presented to the GRSP scholar designated by the Rotary Club of Pelham after it’s annual Larry Frosteg International Weekend as emulating the ideals of the program and furthering the spirit of unity and accord among nations.
Throughout the conference, speakers inspired attendees through their passion for building accessibility ramps, developing youth leaders, fighting food insecurity, addressing the opioid crisis, and advancing Rotary’s mission to eradicate polio worldwide. The weekend concluded with a special evening for our scholars filled with dinner, dancing, conversation, and laughter alongside district leadership — a memorable celebration of friendship and fellowship. 💙🌎
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