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Published: 19 Jan 2023 1,510 views
Each year, Rotary awards up to 130 fully funded fellowships for dedicated leaders from around the world to study at one of our peace centers.Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities, the Rotary Peace Centers program develops the capacity of peace and development professionals to become effective catalysts for peace.
During the one-year blended learning 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 a social change initiative. This program is intended for working professionals. Fellows earn a post-graduate diploma upon completion of the program.
The ideal candidate is a proven mid-career peace and development leader with at least five years of relevant work experience. Candidates need to come to the program with a social change initiative to promote peace and development within the program region, and have a clear vision of how the fellowship experience and network will help advance their peace work and increase their impact. This program is intended for working professionals and requires 11 weeks of on-site participation. Fellows earn a post-graduate diploma upon completion of the program. After the program, candidates should be willing to share their own work and experience, staying in touch with peace fellows in the region and maintaining strong connections with Rotarians.
Rotary started with the vision of one man — Paul Harris. The Chicago attorney formed the Rotary Club of Chicago on 23 February 1905, so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships. Over time, Rotary’s reach and vision gradually extended to humanitarian service. Members have a long track record of addressing challenges in their communities and around the world.... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 01 Jul 2023 |
| Country to study | Thailand, Uganda |
| School to study | Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Makerere University, Kampala |
| Type | Fellowship |
| Sponsor | Rotary |
| Gender | Men and Women |
The fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and internship and field-study expenses.
Certificate candidates must also:
Candidates must have at least three years between the completion of their most recent academic degree program (undergraduate or graduate degree) and their intended start date for the fellowship. Candidates currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program are not eligible to apply.
Rotary Peace Fellows who have completed the master’s degree program, or a Global Grant Scholarship, must wait three years between the end date of that program and their intended start date for the fellowship.
We encourage people with disabilities and from other diverse backgrounds to apply. Rotary provides reasonable accommodations as needed to people with disabilities.
You are not eligible if you are an active Rotary member, employee of a Rotary club, Rotary International, or other Rotary entity.
Learn more about eligibility restrictions.
Program begins: A two week preliminary online course
A ten week on-site course with field studies
A nine month social change initiative with interactive online sessions
Program ends: A one-week on-site capstone seminar which overlaps with incoming cohort
Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand (fact sheet)
The interdisciplinary program, a comparative global and Asia-Pacific regional focus, balances theoretical learning with practical skills building by capitalizing on the professional experiences of expert lecturers and global field practitioners.
Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda (fact sheet, video)
The program integrates theory, research, and practice for peace and development leaders who are from Africa, have worked in Africa, or work with African communities or initiatives outside the continent. Fellows will learn how to influence policies and initiate action to transform society through positive peace.
The 2024-25 Rotary Peace Fellowship application will be available in February, 2023. Every year, districts must submit endorsed applications to The Rotary Foundation by 1 July. Review the endorsement instructions.
For more details visit: Rotary website.
The 2024-25 Rotary Peace Fellowship application will be available in February, 2023.