The Rotary Foundation is offering
100nbsp;fully funded academic fellowships
for world-wide students. Two types of peace fellowships are available i.e. master and professional development certificate fellowships.
The fellowships arenbsp;intended for individuals who have chosen a career related to international relations, peace, and conflict resolution; who have work experience in these areas and who have a commitment to community or international humanitarian service and to working for peace. Applicants should consider these objectives carefully before applying.
The Rotary Peace Fellowship is the premier academic scholarship of The Rotary Foundation, supporting Rotary’s mission to empower, educate, and increase the capacity of peacebuilders through rigorous academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities.
International applicants for whom English is not the first language must submit a TOEFL or IELTS score.nbsp;TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT: Score 100 or higher (600 on the paper-based test) andnbsp;IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – Score 7.0 or higher.
- Proficiency in English; proficiency in a second language is strongly recommended.
- Strong commitment to international understanding and peace as demonstrated through professional and academic achievements and personal or community service.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Master’s degree applicants: minimum three years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, bachelor’s degree.
- Certificate applicants: minimum five years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, strong academic background.
- Read the entire application before beginning.
- Thoroughly research the curriculum and programs at each of the Rotary Peace Centers.
- Master’s degree applicants: Collect all academic transcripts, test scores, and any other documents required by preferred universities as noted on the fellowship application. All supplementary materials must be in English. Certificate applicants: Academic transcripts or scores are not needed.
- Inform local Rotary district that student is applying for a peace fellowship, and request an interview. District endorsement is required to complete the application process. TIP: Applicant’s local Rotary club can help them to connect with their district. Use Club Finder to locate the club nearest them. Club interviews and endorsements are strongly encouraged but not required for applicants who have district support.
- Prior to interviews, fill out the application form, attach the required supplementary materials (test scores, academic or professional recommendations, essays), and submit them to their Rotary district no later than 31 May.
- Complete an interview with district representatives. Districts must submit endorsed applications to The Rotary Foundation by 1 July.
- Apply for admission to the university where they will study. Being chosen for a fellowship does not mean they have been admitted to the university.