Are
you looking to make a significant impact on the world by promoting
tolerance and cooperation? Each year, Rotary funds some of the world’s
most dedicated and brightest professionals to study at our Rotary Peace
Centers. These fellows are committed to the advancement of peace, and
often go on to serve as leaders in national governments, NGOs, the
military, law enforcement, and international organizations such as the
United Nations and World Bank.
WHAT ARE ROTARY PEACE FELLOWSHIPS?
Each
year, Rotary selects individuals from around the world to receive fully
funded academic fellowships at one of our peace centers. These
fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip
transportation, and all internship/field study expenses. Two types of
peace fellowships are available.
MASTER'S DEGREE
We
offer master’s degree fellowships at premier universities in fields
related to peace and conflict resolution and prevention. Programs last
15–24 months and require a practical internship of 2–3 months during
the academic break. Each year we award up to 50 master’s fellowships
from these institutions:
Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, US
International Christian University, Japan
University of Bradford, UK
University of Queensland, Australia
Uppsala University, Sweden
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE
For
those with more extensive experience in peace-related fields, we offer a
3-month program in peace and conflict resolution at Chulalongkorn
University in Bangkok, Thailand. This program incorporates 2–3 weeks of
field study. We award up to 50 certificates each year.
IS A PEACE FELLOWSHIP RIGHT FOR ME?
We
select fellows from around the world, based on their ability to have a
significant, positive impact on the world. To be considered for a peace
fellowship, we look for:
A strong commitment to international
understanding and peace, demonstrated through professional and academic
achievements and personal and community service
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (at a minimum) with strong academic achievement
Relevant work experience:
For master’s degree—3 years paid or unpaid
For professional development certificate—5 years and current full-time employment in a mid- to upper-level position
Proficiency in English for both fellowship types and in a second language for master’s degree
WHAT ARE THE RESTRICTIONS?
The
following are not eligible for master’s degree fellowships. However,
they may apply for the professional development program, but if
selected, must pay for all costs associated with the program:
Active and honorary Rotarians
Employees of a Rotary club, Rotary district, Rotary International, or other Rotary entity
Spouses,
lineal descendants (children or grandchildren by blood or legal
adoption), spouses of lineal descendants, or ancestors (parents or
grandparents by blood) of any living person in the categories above
Former Rotarians and their relatives as described above (within 36 months of resignation)
Additionally,
fellows in the professional development program or participants in
Rotary’s former Ambassadorial Scholarships program must wait at least
three years before they can apply for the master’s degree fellowship.
Rotary Peace Fellows who have completed the master's degree program may not apply for the professional certificate program.
HOW CAN I APPLY?
The
application process begins online, where you'll find information about
working with your sponsor Rotary district and the supplementary
materials you'll need to complete your application. The deadline for
submitting your application to a local club can vary (generally
March–June), but the deadline for submitting to Rotary International is 1
July.
