Fully-Funded Rotary Peace Fellowships 2021

Each year, Rotary selects up to 130 peace and development leaders from around the world to receive fully funded academic fellowships to pursue a Professional Development Certificate Program or Masters Degree Program related to peace and conflict resolution and prevention at one of the participating peace centers around the world (USA, Japan, UK, Australia, Sweden, Thailand, Uganda)

Host Institution(s):

•  Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA: Master of International Development Policy Program (MIDP) or various degrees offered by the University of North Carolina

•  International Christian University, Japan: Master’s Degree in Peace Studies

•  University of Bradford, England: Advanced Practice in Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution MA

•  University of Queensland, Australia: Master of Peace and Conflict Studies (MPACS)

•  Uppsala University, Sweden: Peace and Conflict Studies (MS.Sc.)

•  Chulalongkorn University, Thailand (certificate program): Professional Development Certificate in Peace and Development Studies (PgCert)

·       • Makerere University, Uganda (certificate program)

Important Note: Fellowship recipients may not study at a Rotary Peace Center in their home country, with the exception of candidates from Thailand, who may attend the center at Chulalongkorn University and candidates from Uganda, who may attend the center at Makerere University.

• Table of Content
• About Rotary Peace Fellowships
• Fully-Funded Rotary Peace Fellowships Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of Fully-Funded Rotary Peace Fellowships Fellowship
• Requirements for Fully-Funded Rotary Peace Fellowships Fellowship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Rotary Peace Fellowships

Peace has been one of Rotary’s top goals almost since the day Paul Harris founded it in 1905. In 1914, the convention adopted a resolution proposed by the Rotary Club of Hamilton, Ontario, that the International Association of Rotary Clubs “lend its influence to the maintenance of peace among the nations of the world.” 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. Each year, The Rotary Founda... continue reading

Fully-Funded Rotary Peace Fellowships Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of Fully-Funded Rotary Peace Fellowships Fellowship

The fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expense

Requirements for Fully-Funded Rotary Peace Fellowships Fellowship Qualification

The Rotary Peace Fellowship is designed for professionals with work experience in international relations or peace and conflict prevention and resolution. Applicants must also meet the following requirements:

• Have three years of related work experience for the master’s program (five years for the Duke
program)
• Have five years of related work experience for the certificate program and be able to explain how their plan to promote peace aligns with Rotary’s mission (Candidates for Makerere University must either be from Africa, have worked in Africa, or work with African communities or initiatives outside the continent.)
• Be proficient in English
• Have a bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrate leadership skills
• Have a strong commitment to cross-cultural understanding and peace

Application Deadline

How to Apply

visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Official Scholarship Website: https://www.rotary.org/en/peace-fellowships