Rotary Peace Fellowship

Who can apply

• Open to applicants of any nationality
• Study locations include Australia, Japan, Sweden, Thailand, Uganda, United Kingdom, and United States
• Selection based on personal, academic, and professional achievements

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Key requirements (29)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

• Promoting peace is one of Rotary’s main causes. The fully funded Rotary Peace Fellowship, which covers tuition and living expenses, increases the capacity of existing leaders to prevent and resolve conflict by offering academic training, field experience, and professional netw….
• Up to 130 fellows are selected every year in a globally competitive process based on personal, academic, and professional achievements.….
• More than 1,300 program alumni are working in more than 115 countries as leaders in national governments, nongovernmental organizations, social enterprises, the military, law enforcement, and international organizations such as the United Nations.
• Master’s degree.
• 15-24 month program, small-group classroom learning, in fields related to peace and development.
• Intended for leaders near the start of their careers.
• 50 fellows selected annually to study at one of five Rotary Peace Centers at partner universities, which offer interdisciplinary curricula with research-informed teaching.
• 2-3 month field study experience to develop practical skills.
• Fellows connect with an international cohort of fellows, thought leaders, and a global network of Rotarians.
• Professional development certificate.
• Yearlong program that blends online learning, in-person classes, and an independent project, based at a Rotary Peace Center in Thailand or Uganda.
• Intended for social change leaders with extensive experience working in peace-related fields.
• 80 fellows selected annually to earn a certificate in peace and development studies.
• Interdisciplinary program includes a two-week online preliminary course, 10 weeks of on-site courses with field studies, a nine-month period during which fellows implement a social change initiative (with interactive online sessions), and an on-site capstone seminar.
• Eligibility: Take the eligibility quiz online. See link below.
• Qualified candidates must:.
• Have three years of related work experience for the master’s 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.
• Be proficient in English.
• Have a bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Have a strong commitment to cross-cultural understanding and peace.
• Applications need to be submitted to Rotary districts by 31 May. Please write to the email address below with questions. (Registered users can see contact details).
• Peace fellowship applicants must meet these requirements:.
• 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.

Required documents

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• Supporting documents (as listed in requirements)
• Certificate or enrollment verification

Applying

Submit your application for the Rotary Peace Fellowship by May 31. Highlight your achievements in peace and conflict resolution.