Each year, Rotary selects up to 100 individuals from around the world to receive fully funded academic fellowships to pursue a Certificate Program or Masters Degree program related to peace and conflict resolution and prevention at one of the participating peace centers.
Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities, the Rotary Peace Centers program develops leaders who become catalysts for peace and conflict prevention and resolution. These fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field study expenses.
In just over a decade, the Rotary Peace Centers have trained more than 1,000 fellows for careers in peacebuilding. Many of them are serving as leaders at international organizations or have started their own foundations.
Requirements for Eligibility
- Proficiency in English; 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.
Read more requirements for eligibility.
Host 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
• Chulalongkorn University, Thailand (certificate program)
Application for 2018
The 2018 Rotary Peace Fellowship Application is now open. The new online application will streamline the submission and review process to help districts manage the increasing number of Rotary Peace Fellowship Applications.
Candidates have until 31 May to submit applications to their district. Districts must submit endorsed applications to The Rotary Foundation by 1 July. General inquiries regarding the fellowship program may be sent to [email protected].
Interested in applying? Find your nearest Rotary Club here.
