Apply for the Rotary Peace Fellowship Program

Deadline: 31 May 2015

The Rotary Foundation is now accepting applications for the fully-funded Rotary Peace Fellowship. The fellowship provides academic and practical training to prepare fellows for leadership roles in solving today’s global challenges.

Up to 100 fellows are selected every year in a globally competitive process based on personal, academic, and professional achievements. Fellows earn either a professional development certificate in peace and conflict studies or a master’s degree in a range of disciplines related to peace and security at one of six Rotary Peace Centers at leading universities around the world. More than half of the 900 alumni are working in UN organizations and the World Bank, as well as in NGOs and government civil services.

Master’s Degree – Building the leaders of tomorrow

• 15-24 month program at one of our 5 Rotary Peace Centers at leading partnering universities
• 50 fellows selected annually to earn a master’s degree in fields related to peace and security
• Each university offers customized curriculum and a 2-3 month applied field experience
• Fellows connect with an international cohort of peace fellows, thought leaders, and a global network of Rotarians

Professional Development Certificate – Strengthening the leaders of today

• 3 month professional development program at our Rotary Peace Center in Bangkok, Thailand
• 50 fellows selected annually to earn a professional certificate in peace and conflict studies
• Intended for professionals with extensive experience working in peace-related fields
• Diverse interdisciplinary program includes 8 weeks intensive classroom study with guest lecturers and 2 weeks field studies

Both programs require, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree in a related field; three years of relevant work experience for the Master’s program and five years for the professional development certificate and proficiency in English.

For more information, watch the Application Checklist Video and review the application process.