Rotary Peace Fellowship Program in USA

Opportunity: Rotary Peace Fellowship Program in USA. Country: USA. The Rotary Peace Fellowships, offered by Rotary International, provide fu...

Opportunity: Rotary Peace Fellowship Program in USA.
Country: USA.

The Rotary Peace Fellowships, offered by Rotary International, provide full funding for professionals and leaders to pursue a graduate degree or professional development certificate in peace and conflict resolution at one of their partner universities. The program aims to develop the skills necessary to promote peace, resolve conflicts, and foster global understanding.

Eligibility Requirements

For Master’s Program:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• At least 3 years of relevant full-time work experience in peace or development-related fields.
• Proficiency in English (and possibly a second language for specific universities).
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to peacebuilding.

For Certificate Program:

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in peace and development initiatives.
• Proficiency in English.

Benefits and Coverage

The fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and internship and field-study expenses.

Application Process

 The 2026-27 application will be available online in February 2025.

• 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 statement video 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 to the university where your Peace Center is located. Being selected for the fellowship does not mean you have been admitted to the university.

Website

Official Scholarship Website :  Rotary Peace Fellowship Program .

Application Link : https://my.rotary.org/en/peace-fellowship-application .