Georgia Rotary Student Program GRSP

10/16/2026

🌍 Meet the Class of 2026–2027!

From Colombia to Athens, Georgia, meet Camilo Pareja, our GRSP scholar at the University of Georgia ! 💙 Camilo is bringing a dynamic blend of high energy, international perspective, and Colombian pride to our GRSP family. He’s been diving headfirst into classic SEC game days—decked out in red and black, cheering on the Bulldogs, and soaking up every bit of the iconic Athens spirit! 🐾🏈 He's keeping that momentum going and hoping the Dawgs pull out another big win this weekend against Auburn, too! For Camilo, this year is all about experiencing American college life to the fullest while acting as a bridge between cultures. We can't wait to see the lasting connections he builds and the positive impact he makes both on campus and across our state! Huge thanks to the Rotary Clubs of Greene and Putnam Counties, Covington, Morgan County, and Rockdale County! Your incredible hospitality and commitment make transformative experiences like Camilo’s possible while advancing 80 years of peace through understanding across the globe. 💙

Welcome to Georgia, Camilo! We’re so excited to have you in the GRSP family! 🌎✨


Rotary Club of Covington, Georgia Morgan County Rotary Club Rotary Club of Rockdale County

10/14/2026

🌍 Meet the Class of 2026–2027!
From Brazil to the North Georgia mountains, meet Thomas Tanabe, our GRSP scholar spending this year at Young Harris College ! Thomas is bringing a piece of Brazil with him to Georgia while embracing everything his GRSP year has to offer—from discovering his new college community to sharing a little of the culture, traditions and experiences that make him who he is. 🌎✨We are incredibly grateful to the Rotary Club of Clayton GA, Rotary Club of Gilmer, Rotary Club of Lake Chatuge and Rotary Club of Union County Georgia for coming together to sponsor Thomas and help make this opportunity possible. Your generosity helps create connections between people and cultures and continues GRSP’s 80-year tradition of peace through understanding and bringing nations together. 🤝🌍 We’re excited to follow Thomas’s journey and see the connections, friendships and memories he makes along the way! 💙

10/08/2026

This week's Rotary Club of Conyers meeting takes place at the Nancy Guinn Memorial Library on Thursday, October 8 at noon and we'll be meeting Georgia Rotary Student Program GRSP student Vivian Nguyen.

Vivian is from Vietnam and will be sharing details about her life, studies, etc. at tomorrow's meeting. She's pictured with our club's GRSP Chair Jamie Cabe. We'll see you at Rotary tomorrow!

10/07/2026

The 2027-2028 Georgia Rotary Student Program Scholarship Application is open! If you meet the requirements, embrace the mission, and are all-in for a life-changing adventure, we encourage you to apply.⭐ Learn More and Apply Today: 🔗www.grsp.org

📆Application Period: June 1 to October 31
📍Location: Georgia, USA
🕝Duration: 1-year (August–May), non-degree, non-renewable

10/06/2026

🌍 Meet the Class of 2026–2027!
From Denmark to Valdosta, Georgia, meet Sofie Petersen, our GRSP scholar at Valdosta State University ! Sofie’s GRSP journey has a special connection to home: she is following in the footsteps of her sister, Karoline Petersen, who was also a GRSP scholar at Valdosta State University in the Class of 2021–2022—and was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Thomasville . What a wonderful example of how the friendships and connections created through Rotary and GRSP can span generations and cross oceans. 🌍🤝Now it’s Sofie’s turn to experience Georgia, build friendships of her own, and share her Danish culture with the people she meets along the way. We can’t wait to see where this journey takes her! A heartfelt thank you to the Rotary Club of Thomasville for once again opening your hearts and your community to a GRSP student in sponsoring Sofie. Thomasville also holds a special place in GRSP history as the hometown of GRSP Founder William A. Watt, Sr. Your support helps continue 80 years of peace through understanding and bringing nations together. 💙 Welcome, Sofie! We’re so happy to have another Petersen in the GRSP family! 🌎

10/02/2026

In Rotary, the answer can often be found at the table. In a single week, the Georgia Rotary Student Program’s leadership, alumni, and current scholars experienced a powerful full-circle moment of breaking bread alongside University of Georgia leadership. 🍽️✨

🎓 🐾Dinner with the Dean: GRSP alumna and Dean Anna Stenport (Franklin College of Arts and Sciences at UGA, who originally joined us as a scholar from Sweden in 1993–94) hosted our current UGA scholars alongside Trustees and Vice Chair James McCoy. With five countries gathered around the table, Dean Stenport shared her inspiring journey and encouraged students to embrace the profound privilege of the GRSP experience.

📈 Shaping Our Future: Meanwhile, GRSP leadership met with Dr. Julie Meehan of The J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development for strategic planning. Nearly 10 years ago, the Fanning Institute helped us build clear, actionable strategies, and we are now collaborating on an updated plan to fuel our continued growth and success.

With 3,931 alumni from 115 countries, our global impact has been going strong for 80 years—and we are just getting started. 🌍✨

10/02/2026

We appreciate GRSP District Chair Cheryl Huffman and her dedication to our program. 🌍🎉

🎉 Big congratulations to Cheryl Huffman on receiving the Family of Rotary Citation at Tuesday's meeting!

Cheryl was recognized for her dedication to the Georgia Rotary Student Program (GRSP) and the many ways she actively serves our club and community. Thank you for everything you do, Cheryl—this recognition is well deserved! 👏⚙️

10/01/2026

🌎🤩We are pleased to share the October 2026 edition of The GRSP Connect, our quarterly newsletter, designed to keep you connected to the Georgia Rotary Student Program.⭐
From welcoming students at the airport to celebrating Conclave and hosting our first student weekend, it has been a busy and exciting few months! We invite you to take a few minutes to catch up on the latest news, activities, and highlights from GRSP.

🥳Stay connected: Follow GRSP on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp for more frequent news, photos, and updates throughout the year.

💙Thank you for your continued interest and support of GRSP and our mission of World Peace Through Understanding.

Rotary District 6900 Rotary District 6910 Rotary District 6920

09/29/2026

🌍 Meet the Class of 2026–2027!
From Belgium to South Georgia, meet Lara Haiduc, our 2026-2027 GRSP scholar who is spending this year at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC). From discovering her new campus to taking in the beautiful landscapes and Southern skies, Lara is beginning a year filled with new experiences, new friendships, and plenty of opportunities to make Georgia feel like home. 🌳☀️ We are deeply grateful to the Rotary Club of Pelham, Camilla Rotary Club & Bainbridge Rotary Club for sponsoring Lara and helping make this incredible opportunity possible. Your generosity is helping bring people and cultures together and creating the kind of friendship and understanding that has been at the heart of GRSP for 80 years. 🌍🤝Welcome to Georgia, Lara! We’re so glad you’re here! 💙

Rotary District 6900

09/29/2026