Each year, Rotary awards up to 130 fully-funded fellowships for dedicated leaders from around the world to study at one of our peace centres in the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Sweden.
Since the program began in 2002, the Rotary Peace Centers have trained more than 1,300 fellows who now work in more than 115 countries. Many serve as leaders in governments, NGOs, the military, education, law enforcement, and international organizations like the United Nations and the World Bank.
The Rotary Peace Fellowship is designed for leaders with work experience in peace and development. Our fellows are committed to community and international service and the pursuit of peace. Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities, the Rotary Peace Centers program develops the capacity of peace and development professionals or practitioners to become experienced and effective catalysts for peace.
Level of Fellowship: Rotary Peace Fellowship is available for the Master's studies.
Fellowship Programs:- Master’s Degree Programs: Accepted candidates study peace and development issues with research-informed teaching and a diverse student body. The programs last 15 to 24 months and include a two- to three-month field study, which participants design themselves. The programs last 15 to 24 months and include a two- to three-month field study, which participants design themselves.
- Professional Development Certificate Program: During the one-year program, experienced peace and development professionals with diverse backgrounds gain practical skills to promote peace within their communities and across the globe. Fellows complete field studies and they also design and carry out social change initiatives.
Eligibility:
- Proficiency in English; as a second language is strongly recommended.
- Demonstrated commitment to international understanding and peace.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Master’s degree applicants: minimum three years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, bachelor’s degree.
- Certificate applicants: minimum five years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, strong academic background.
Note:
- You are not eligible if you are an active Rotary member, or employee of a Rotary club, Rotary International, or other Rotary entity.
- If you are unsure about your eligibility for Rotary Peace Fellowship, find your eligibility by taking a Rotary Peace Fellowship Eligibility Quiz.
Fellowship: These fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses.
Apply Opportunity: The application cycle usually opens in February every year and lasts about 3 months. For more information about the scholarship programmes, please refer to Rotary Peace Fellowship Programs.