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The Rice Thresher
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by Burt Kobylivker for the Thresher
Quayle's first choice is the University of Edinborough in Scotland, and his alternative choices are two other schools in England and two schools in Australia. "The Rotary Foundation will look through the different applicants and assign me a school," Quayle said. Quayle, a political science major, said the scholarship aims to give students an experience abroad. "The purpose of the scholarship is to get people involved in good will and to make a difference in these countries," Quayle said. "The rotary scholar can learn from other cultures and share experiences with the Houston group as well as give the other countries a positive experience of the states." The Rotary Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation that supports efforts to achieve world understanding and peace through cultural exchange programs. The foundation provides funding for about 1,200 students to study abroad each year, and provides undergraduate and graduate scholarships for a year abroad with stipends for living and travel. This scholarship will allow Quayle to get a masters in business administration. Quayle said the money for the scholarships comes from dues and donations made by sponsoring rotary members. "The members believe that a year abroad will really broaden one's experience," Quayle said. Each Rotary Club can sponsor one person; the River Oaks Club in Houston sponsored Quayle. The Rotary Clubs of the Houston area sponsored two graduate awards and two undergraduate awards for the 2002-'03 school year. Quayle said he applied for the scholarship in January, and interviews were held on March 17. Will Rice Resident Associate Gilbert Cuthbertson, a political science professor, told Quayle that he won the award. Quayle also received a letter in the mail this past week. "The clubs look at extracurricular activities, grade point average and the knowledge of area represented," Quayle said. "They asked me questions about Houston concerning the economic activities because they want someone who can provide cohesive answers about Houston. "They also asked me questions about Scotland concerning the heritage and culture. I think they want to make a partnership between Houston and Scotland to further people's ties." Quayle, who wants to focus on international business, said his degree will help in his future career in aviation. "Ultimately, I want to go into airline airport management, and this international business degree would further my career in that field," Quayle said. "I have a fascination with airplanes, and this is a growing industry where a lot of work can be done." Quayle is on the waiting list for the Watson Fellowship for 2001-'02. If accepted, he plans to study the five best airlines in the world. Otherwise, he eventually plans to work for either Continental Airlines or American Airlines doing airport finance.
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