Scholarship Overview

Rotary selects up to 90 peace and development leaders from around the world each year to receive fully funded academic fellowships to pursue a Professional Development Certificate Program or Masters Degree Program related to peace and conflict resolution and prevention at one of the world's participating peace centers (USA, Japan, UK, Australia, Sweden, Uganda)

Host institution(s)

Level(s)/Fields(s)

Professional Development Certificate Program or Master’s Degree Program in fields related to peace and conflict resolution and prevention

Scholarship value

Each year, up to 50 master's degree fellowships and 40 certificate studies are awarded.
Tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses are all covered by the fellowships.

Eligibility 

The Rotary Peace Fellowship is intended for professionals with experience in international development, peacekeeping, or conflict prevention and resolution. In addition, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • For the master's program, you must have three years of related work experience.
  • For the certificate program, you must have five years of related work experience and be able to explain how your plan to promote peace aligns with Rotary's mission. (Makerere University
  • candidates must be from Africa, have worked in Africa, or work with African communities or initiatives outside of the continent.)
  • English proficiency (Master's candidates whose first language is not English must provide English language standardized test scores).
  • Have a bachelor's degree (Master's candidates must provide a transcript copy).
  • Showcase your leadership abilities.
  • Have a strong commitment to cross-cultural understanding and peace work in Africa, or work with African communities or initiatives outside of Africa.

Application instructions 

The deadline for candidates to apply to their respective Rotary districts is May 15, 2023.

It is critical that you read the entire application instructions and go to the official website (link provided below) for more information on how to apply for this scholarship.