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Deadline: 15 May 2022
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. The fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and internship and field-study expenses.
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. Each year, The Rotary Foundation awards up to 50 fellowships for master’s degrees and 80 for certificate studies at premier universities.
Eligibility
To be considered for this Programme, the following criteria must be met:
- Applicants must be proficient in English Language.
- Applicants must have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a reputable university before applying for the fellowship.
- Applicants must possess a strong commitment to cross-cultural understanding and peace as shown through professional and academic achievements and personal or community service.
- Applicants must have at least three years of full-time experience in peace or development work.
- Applicants must demonstrate strong leadership potential.
- Applicants must be able to explain how their plan to promote peace aligns with Rotary’s mission.
Eligible subjects
International Development Policy, International Peace and Conflict Resolution, Peace Studies, Peace, Conflict, Security and Development, Social Science.
Benefits
- Tuition fees
- Room and board accommodation
- Round-trip transportation
- Internship and field study expenses.
Applicant Procedure:
- Research the curriculum and programs at each of the Rotary Peace Centers. You will be asked to rank two centers you prefer for the Master’s program and one centre for the certificate program.
- Submit your application by 31 May. Applications require a resume, academic and/or professional recommendations, essays, transcripts, social impact plan (certificate only), and test scores (master’s only). All materials must be in English.
- Get endorsed. As part of the application process, you need to connect with a Rotary district and get endorsed. Districts are regionally-based Rotary representatives located throughout the world. You can identify and contact your local Rotary district directly through the application platform. The district will interview you then submit an endorsement decision for your application.
- Engage with Rotary. Use the Club Finder to locate the Rotary club nearest you. Connecting with a club is a great way to learn about Rotary’s work in your community and around the world. Club recommendations are optional, but strongly recommended as part of your application.
- Await selection results. Email notifications will be sent in November. If you are chosen for a fellowship, you will be told at which Peace Centre you will study.
- Apply for admission to the university where your Peace Centre is located. Being selected for the fellowship does not mean you have been admitted to the university.
Applicant Registration Deadline: 15th May, 2022
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