Rotary Globel Grant Scholar Programs

Mattie Vandel is District 5710's 2023 Global Grant Scholar. She is currently pursuing her Rotary-funded Master's Degree in Global Studies through a program with Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany. As a part of the program, Mattie has had the opportunity to study in not one but three international universities in Germany, South Africa, and Thailand, in addition to a short intensive course in India. Mattie has completed her courses and is currently working to finish her thesis remotely from Kansas City. She plans to wrap up her Master's program by April. Mattie's professional background includes working with refugee small business owners, supporting homeless communities, and aiding international humanitarian projects. She is a 2019 graduate of Kansas State University with a degree in Cultural Anthropology and Spanish. Her hobbies include photography, poetry, chronic traveling, service, and spending time with her people.