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: A "California" Girl in the Peach State: Meet Luana dos Santos!
Luana dos Santos from Brazil is a Georgia Rotary Student Program scholar for the Class of 2025-2026, currently calling the College of Coastal Georgia (CCGA) home. Luana has a fun surprise for anyone who asks where she’s from: she’s a "California" girl through and through! But there’s a catch—she hails from the charming city of Califórnia in the state of Paraná, Brazil. Luana has jumped headfirst into "Mariner life," giving us a tour of her dorm at Lakeside Village and the beautiful CCGA campus. While she loves the scenic views of the college lake and the energy of the volleyball and basketball courts, she admits with a laugh that she keeps a watchful eye out for any local frogs that might be lurking near the water. By sharing these lighthearted stories and her unique "California" heritage, Luana is a wonderful example of our mission: building Peace through Understanding—and a little bit of laughter.
A huge thank you to the District 6920 Rotary Clubs of Brunswick, Camden County, and St. Simons Island for their joint sponsorship of Luana. Your support is helping this "California" scholar make a world of difference right here on the Georgia coast!
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One Final Weekend to Remember 📸
What a way to close out the year! 🌊✨ The final GRSP student weekend of 2026 in beautiful St. Marys was truly one for the books. The adventure kicked off on Thursday at Howard Gilman Waterfront Park, where our scholars met their host families before diving into a weekend packed with coastal charm and Southern hospitality.
Friday was a whirlwind of activity, starting with a classic breakfast at the famous Seagle’s Restaurant with the Rotary Club of Camden County. The energy stayed high as students headed to Two Rivers Gun Range for an outdoor shooting experience, capped off by a relaxing pool party and potluck dinner at the home of GRSP Trustee Hunt Thornhill. On Saturday, the group took to the water for a scenic boat ride to Cumberland Island, followed by an evening of great food and fellowship during a social at the home of District 6920 Governor and GRSP Foundation President Terry Adkins.
After a final Sunday morning breakfast with their hosts, our scholars began their journeys back to their respective colleges and universities. A heartfelt thank you to the Rotary Club of Camden County and all our incredible host families for making this final gathering so special. We are so proud of the bonds formed this year as we continue our mission of peace through understanding! 🕊️⛵️
Rotary District 6920
Rotary Club of Camden County, GA
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Triple the Legacy, Triple the Impact: The Boker Sisterhood!✨
The GRSP bridge doesn’t just span oceans—it connects families across decades! While on Spring Break in Mexico, Clarissa Boker ('15-'16) and Leonie Boker ('25-'26) spotted a familiar Rotary International marker and just had to capture the moment. ⚙️
This photo represents a truly remarkable "Pass the Torch" story. The Boker family from Germany has now sent three Peace Ambassadors to Georgia, each leaving their mark on a different part of our state:
🌟 Leonie ('25-'26): Currently making an impact at the University of North Georgia. A huge shout-out to her sponsoring clubs: Dahlonega, Dahlonega Sunrise, Dawson County, and Big Canoe Rotary Clubs.
🌟 Annemarie ('18-'19): Represented the program at Oglethorpe University, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Atlanta.
🌟 Clarissa ('15-'16): Started the family tradition at Dalton State College, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Dalton.
As we celebrate 80 years of "Bringing Nations Together," stories like the Bokers remind us that international friendship isn't just a year-long scholarship—it’s a lifelong legacy. Whether in Germany, Georgia, or Mexico, the GRSP family is always close by. 🌍💙
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