Deadline: 31 May 2020
Each year, Rotary awards up to 130 fully funded fellowships for dedicated leaders from around the world to study at one of their peace centers.
The Rotary Peace Fellowship is designed for leaders with work experience in peace and development. The Fellows are committed to community and international service and the pursuit of peace. The Rotary Foundation awards up to 50 fellowships for master’s degrees and 80 for certificate studies at premier universities.
The fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses.
Master’s Degree Programs
Accepted candidates study peace and development issues with research-informed teaching and a diverse student body. The programs last 15 to 24 months and include a two- to three-month field study, which participants design themselves.
Professional Development Certificate Program
During the one-year 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.
Fellowship Components
Master’s Degree Programs
- Academic training
- Learn research-based theories and approaches to peace and development
- Applied field experience
- Build practical skills through a self-designed, 2-3 month field experience
- Networking
- Expand your global network of academics, peace workers, and Rotary members
- Workshop series
- Develop professional skills in peacebuilding and development
- Final seminar
- Present your master’s research
Professional Development Certificate Program
- Preliminary online course
- Program begins: A two week preliminary online course
- On-site course
- A ten week on-site course with field studies
- Social change initiative
- A nine month social change initiative with interactive online sessions
- Capstone seminar
- Program ends: A one-week on-site capstone seminar which overlaps with incoming cohort
Eligibility Criteria
Master’s Degree Programs
The ideal candidate is academically strong, has a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and has work experience in peace and development. Candidates need to demonstrate a commitment to peace and conflict resolution, be able to undertake extensive reading and discussion in the pursuit of knowledge, and be able to participate actively within a diverse cohort of students. After the program, candidates should be willing to share their own work and experience, staying in touch with peace fellows in their region and maintaining strong connections with Rotary members.
- Master’s degree candidates must also:
- Be proficient in English
- Have a bachelor’s degree
- Have a strong commitment to cross-cultural understanding and peace as shown through professional and academic achievements and personal or community service
- Potential for leadership
- Have at least three years of full-time experience in peace or development work
- You are not eligible if you are an active Rotary member, employee of a Rotary club, Rotary International, or other Rotary entity.
- Rotary Peace Fellows who have completed the certificate program must wait three years to apply for the master’s degree program.
Professional Development Certificate Program
The ideal candidate is a proven 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 or their community, and have a clear vision of how the fellowship experience and network will help advance their peace work and increase their impact. 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.
- Certificate candidates must also:
- Be proficient in English
- Have a bachelor’s degree
- Have a strong commitment to cross-cultural understanding and peace as shown through professional and academic achievements and personal or community service
- Demonstrate leadership skills
- Be able to explain how their plan to promote peace aligns with Rotary’s mission
- Candidates for Makerere University: Either be from the region or currently working in the region
- Rotary Peace Fellows who have completed the master’s degree program must wait five years to apply for the certificate program.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, visit https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/peace-fellowships