Rotary World Peace Fellowship

Rotary International selects some of the world's most dedicated and brightest professionals to receive fully funded fellowships to study at Rotary Peace Centers.
Each year, Rotary selects up to 100 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 and field-study expenses.

Fellowship Program

• Masters 
• Professional development certificate

Programs last 15 to 24 months and require a practical internship of two to three months during the academic break.​
​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 prevention and resolution. Programs last 15 to 24 months and require a practical internship of two to three months during the academic break. Each year, we award up to 50 master’s degree fellowships at these institutions: Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA International Christian University, Japan University of Bradford, England University of Queensland, Australia Uppsala University, Sweden Professional development certificate For experienced professionals working in peace-related fields who want to enhance their professional skills, we offer a three-month program in peace and conflict prevention and resolution at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand. This program incorporates two to three weeks of field study. We award up to 50 certificates each year.

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Area of study: ​fields related to peace and conflict prevention and resolution

How do students apply?
Follow these steps to ensure that your application receives consideration. Review the eligibility restrictions. Research the curriculum and programs at each of the Rotary Peace Centers. You will be asked to rank two centers you prefer for the Master's program and one center for the certificate program. Submit your application by 31 May. Applications require a resume, academic and/or professional recommendations, essays, transcripts, social impact plan (certificate only), and test scores (master's only). All materials must be in English. Get endorsed. As part of the application process, you need to connect with a Rotary district and get endorsed. Districts are regionally-based Rotary representatives located throughout the world. You can identify and contact your local Rotary district directly through the application platform. The district will interview you then submit an endorsement decision for your application. Engage with Rotary. Use the Club Finder to locate the Rotary club nearest you. Connecting with a club is a great way to learn about Rotary's work in your community and around the world. Clubs recommendations are optional, but strongly recommended as part of your application. Await selection results. Email notifications will be sent in November. If you are chosen for a fellowship, you will be told at which Peace Center you will study. Apply for admission to the university where your Peace Center is located. Being selected for the fellowship does not mean you have been admitted to the university.

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Due dates :
​Candidates will have until 15 May to submit applications to their district. Districts must submit endorsed applications to The Rotary Foundation by 1 July

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