Rotary Peace Fellowships

Rotary Peace Fellowships, 2022-23 is offered for Masters degree in the field of Peace and conflict prevention and resolution. You can apply to this scholarship here. The deadline for the sending your application is 31 May 2021. This scholarship is provided by Rotary International and the value of this scholarship is Full Funding, Tuition fee + living expenses + benefits . This scholarship is open for: Open to all nationals.

• Degree: Masters
• Provided by: Rotary International

• Deadline: 31 May 2021
• Scholarship value: Full Funding, Tuition fee + living expenses + benefits

The Rotary Peace Fellowship offers students to study either a master’s degree or a post-graduate diploma in peace and development studies at one of the seven Rotary Peace Centers, located at leading universities around the world. The Rotary Peace Fellowship is designed for leaders with work experience in peace and development. Promoting peace is one of the significant roles of Rotary’s.

Value of the Rotary Peace Fellowship 2022-23:

The successful applicants of Rotary Peace Fellowship 2022-23 will receive:

• Tuition and fees
• Room and board
• Round-trip transportation
• Applied field experience expenses

• Applicants of Rotary Peace Fellowship should have proficiency in English.
• Proficiency in a second language is expected from the applicants.
• Applicants are expected to have a strong commitment to international understanding and peace. And should be demonstrated through professional and academic achievements and personal or community service.
• Candidates applying should have excellent leadership skills.
• Applicants working towards a Master's degree should have a minimum  of three years of related full-time work or volunteer experience and a bachelor's degree
• Certificate applicants should have a minimum of five years of related full-time work or volunteer experience.
• Applicants should also have a strong academic background.

Documents required:

• Candidates should fill the Rotary Peace Fellowship application form.
• Applicants working towards a Master's degree should have their academic transcripts, test scores, and any other additional documents required by preferred universities.
• The supplementary materials to be used for the application must be in English. 
• Certificate applicants need not have their academic transcripts or scores are not needed.
• Candidates are expected to inform their local Rotary district that you are applying for a peace fellowship, and request an interview. District endorsement is required to complete the application process. 
• Supplementary materials for the application include academic or professional recommendations, test scores, and essays.

We are now accepting applications for the 2022-23 Rotary Peace Fellowship program. Candidates will have until 15 May to submit online applications to The Rotary Foundation. Districts must submit their endorsement decisions to The Rotary Foundation by 1 July. Review district endorsement instructions.

Follow these steps to ensure that your application receives consideration.

1. Review the eligibility restrictions.
2. 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 center for the certificate program.
3. 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. Clubs recommendations are optional, but strongly recommended as part of your application.
4. Submit your application by 15 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.
5. 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. In early June, if your application meets the eligibility criteria it will be assigned to the district you have identified using the district finder embedded in the application, or to an at-large district or program alumni for endorsement consideration if you live in a district without a District Rotary Peace Fellowship Subcommittee Chair. The district or alum will interview you then submit an endorsement decision for your application.
6. Await selection results. Email notifications will be sent in November. If you are chosen for a fellowship, you will be told at which Peace Center you will study.
7. 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.