The Global Grant Scholarship replaced the former prestigious Academic-year Ambassadorial Scholarship in 2013. Scholarship funding is extremely competitive. The differences between Global Grant Scholars and the previous Ambassadorial Scholarships are that Global Grant Scholars must pursue study and research that align with Rotary's worldwide causes and six areas of focus; Peace and Conflict Resolution, Economic Development, Education and Literacy, Disease prevention and Management, Water and Sanitation, and Maternal and Child Health. All Global Grant Scholars advance Rotary's International mission to " promote service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace."