A fully funded fellowship is available through the Rotary Peace Fellowship Program 2023-2034 to international participants who are genuine peace proponents and strive to advance it. Up to 130 people with exceptional leadership traits receive the Rotary scholarship annually. These Rotary awards for foreign students testify to the student’s commitment to leadership and their potential to effect positive change by acting as powerful peacemakers. The students in this fully funded scholarship are given the finest tools and training to help them become powerful peace ambassadors and extremely successful professionals.
The most knowledgeable teachers in the world about studying train the accepted students. Furthermore, students join a varied learning community through networking with alumni. Similarly, the workers who join this Rotary Peace program collaborate with top-tier experts and gain useful skills through this one-year blended Rotary Peace Fellowship Program.
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Host Institution(s):
• The Master of International Development Policy Program (MIDP) or other degrees are available from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the United States.
• Master’s in Peace Studies from International Christian University in Japan
• Advanced Practice in Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution MA at the University of Bradford in England
• Master of Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Queensland in Australia (MPACS)
Sweden’s Uppsala University offers courses on peace and conflict (MSc.)
Post-Graduate Diploma in Peace and Development Studies is a diploma program available through Makerere University in Uganda.
Important Information: Except for candidates from Uganda, who may attend the center at Makerere University, fellowship recipients are not permitted to pursue studies at a Rotary Peace Fellowship Program Center in their native nation.
Rotary Peace Fellowship Program Summary
| Host Country | Various |
| Host Institute | Various |
| Level | Master’s degree/Professional development certificate program |
| Eligible Nationality | All |
| Fellowship Type | Fully Funded |
| Duration | 15 to 24 months (master’s degree), 1 Year (Certificate program) |
| Closing Date | 15 May 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria
Professionals with work experience in foreign development, peace, and conflict resolution, or both, are eligible for the Rotary Peace Fellowship Program. Additionally, candidates must fulfill the following conditions:
• Three years of experience in a field relevant to the master’s program
• For the certificate program, have five years of relevant work experience and be able to articulate how their peace-promoting strategy fits with Rotary’s goal. Candidates for Makerere University must either be from Africa, have worked in Africa, or work with African communities or initiatives outside the continent.
• Have a strong command of the English language (Master’s candidates whose first tongue is not English must submit scores from English language proficiency exams).
• Possess a bachelor’s degree (Master’s candidates must submit an official duplicate of their transcripts).
• Show leading qualities.
• Have a strong commitment to cross-cultural understanding and peace worked in Africa, or work with African communities or initiatives outside the continent.
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Application instructions:
The 15th of May 2023 is the last day for candidates to send their applications to their specific Rotary Peace Fellowship Program.
For thorough instructions on how to apply for this grant, read the full application instructions and go to the official website (link provided below).
