Rotary, in its enduring commitment to fostering global peace, annually provides up to 130 fully funded fellowships to dedicated leaders worldwide. These exceptional individuals embark on a transformative journey at one of Rotary’s renowned peace centers, where academic training, practical experiences, and expansive global networking opportunities converge to mold them into effective catalysts for peace.
About Rotary Peace Fellowship for Masters Degree Program
Rotary International is now accepting Rotary Peace Fellowship applications for the 2025-26 academic year. Candidates have until 15 May 2024 to submit applications to The Rotary Foundation.
Benefits of Rotary Peace Fellowship for Masters Degree Program
- Fully funded scholarship program
Rotary Peace Fellowship for Masters Degree Program Requirments
Rotary Peace Fellowships may not be used for doctoral study. The following people are not eligible for the fellowship:
- Active Rotary members, or Rotaract members who are also Rotary members*
- Employees of a Rotary club or district, Rotary International, or other Rotary entity
- Spouses, lineal descendants (children or grandchildren by blood or legal adoption), spouses of lineal descendants, or ancestors (parents or grandparents by blood) of any living person in these categories
- Former Rotary members and their relatives as described above (within 36 months of their resignation)
* Rotaract club members who are not also Rotary club members are eligible to apply.
Candidates must have at least three years between the completion of their most recent academic degree program (undergraduate or graduate degree) and their intended start date for the fellowship. Candidates currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program are not eligible to apply.
Rotary Peace Fellows who have completed the certificate program, master’s program, or a Global Grant Scholarship, must wait three years between the end date of that program and their intended start date for the fellowship.
Application Date and Process
Follow these steps to prepare a competitive application:
- Review the eligibility restrictions below and the relevant experience guide.
- Research the curriculum and programs at each of the Rotary Peace Centers. For the master's program, you will be asked to rank the two centers you prefer if you meet the eligibility criteria for both programs.
- Engage with Rotary. Use the Club Finder to locate the Rotary or Rotaract club nearest you. Connecting with a Rotary club or district is a great way to learn about Rotary's work in your community and around the world. Many Rotary districts have a District Rotary Peace Fellowship Subcommittee Chair contact who can provide mentorship and advice for your application. A club or district recommendation is optional, but strongly encouraged as part of your application.
- Read the Application Overview to learn the steps involved. An overview with more instructions on submitting a thorough and complete application is available when you start an application.
- Gather required documents. Applications require a resume, academic and/or professional recommendations, personal video statement and essays, transcripts from postsecondary colleges and universities attended (master's only), English language proficiency test scores (master's only), and social impact plan (certificate only). Allow time to request university transcripts and register for IELTS or TOEFL exams if your program requires these. All materials must be in English.
- Submit your application between February and 15 May. All applications are considered final upon submission. Ensure your academic and/or professional recommendations and Rotary club or district recommendations (optional) are entered prior to submitting your application.
- Await qualification notification and selection results. If you are selected for a fellowship, you will be notified in November which Rotary Peace Center will be the site for your studies.
- Apply for admission (master's only) to the university where your Peace Center is located. Being selected for the fellowship does not mean you have been admitted to the university.
Application Deadline
15 May, 2024
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