Study Free Abroad. The Rotary Peace Fellowships is currently accepting applicants from developing countries. The scholarship program is a fully funded scholarship for international students.
it is only offered to students interested in going for their masters studies. The program covers tuition and fees, room and board, round trip transportation and all internship and field study expenses.
The scholarship is awarded to up to 150 students each year. It is offered to pursue a professional development certificate program or masters degree program related to peace and conflict resolution and prevention.
Institutions for Rotary Peace Fellowships
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)
Makerere University, Uganda (certificate program)
Scholarship Summary
Level of Study:Â Masters
Institution(s):Â See List Above
Study in:Â USA, Japan, UK, Australia, Sweden, Thailand, Uganda
Program Period: 15 to 24 months for Master’s degree programs, 3- month Professional development certificate program
Deadline: May 15, 2024 (annual) (The 2025-26 Rotary Peace Fellowship application is available online.)
Number of Scholarships: Up to 50 fellowships for master’s degree and 80 for certificate studies at premier universities are awarded each year.
Opportunity Focus Areas:Â Peace, International development and Leadership.
Scholarship Coverage
Below are Rotary Peace Fellowships benefits
Tuition fees
Room and board
Round-trip transportation
All internship expenses
Field-study expenses
Health insurance
Eligibility Criteria for Rotary Peace Fellowships
Here are qualifications you need to fulfil before you can be considered for this scholarship:
All world countries are eligible
Proficiency in English – proficiency in a second language is strongly recommended
Excellent leadership skills
Strong commitment to international understanding and peace as demonstrated through professional and academic achievements and personal or community service
Master’s degree applicants – Note: a 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
Take the eligibility quiz.
How to Apply for Rotary Peace Fellowships
Below are helpful steps to apply for this program:
first, review the application guidelines.
Then, check the eligibility requirements and restrictions.
Research the curriculum and programs at each of the Rotary Peace Centers.
You will be asked to rank two centers you prefer.
Next, prepare your application, including your resume/CV, essays, academic or professional recommendations, transcripts, and test scores.
Ensure that all your materials must be in English.
For certificate candidates, transcripts and scores are not needed.
Next, contact your local Rotary district before submitting your application to request an interview.
District endorsement is a required component of the application process.
Your local Rotary club can help you connect with your district.
Use Club Finder to locate the club nearest you.
Club interviews and recommendations are strongly encouraged but not required for candidates who have district support.
Before any interviews, submit your online application to your district by 15 May.
Complete an interview with district representatives.
Districts must submit endorsements to The Rotary Foundation by 1 July.
Await notice of the selection results 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.