Applications are now open for the Rotary Peace Fellowship 2025-26. Rotary annually awards up to 130 fully funded fellowships to committed leaders worldwide to study at one of their peace centers. The fellowship encompasses a master’s degree program and a Professional Development Certificate program. International applicants from various countries have the opportunity to pursue a master’s degree program in Australia, England, the USA, Japan, Sweden, and a Certificate program in Thailand and Uganda.
- Fellowship Level: Master's and Certificate Program
- Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 15th May 2024
Benefits of the Rotary Peace Fellowship Program:
1. Tuition fees will be covered.
2. Room and board.
3. Round-trip transportation.
4. All internship expenses will be provided.
5. Field-study expenses will be covered.
6. Health insurance will be covered.
Countries Where You Can Take up a Rotary Fellowship 2025:
1. Australia
2. England
3. USA
4. Japan
5. Sweden
6. Turkey
7. Uganda
Duration of Fellowship:
1. Rotary Master’s Degree Fellowship: 15 to 24 months
2. Professional Development Certificate Program: One-Year
List of Universities and Degree Programs offering Master’s Degree programs and Certificate Programs for Rotary Fellowship 2025:
1. USA:
- University Name: Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Program Name: International Development Policy from Duke, any master’s degree from the University of North Carolina
2. Japan:
- University Name: International Christian University
- Program Name: Master’s degree in Peace Studies within the program of Public Policy and Social Research.
3. England:
- University Name: University of Bradford
- Program Name: Master’s degrees related to peace, conflict, security, and development.
4. Australia:
- University Name: University of Queensland
- Program Name: Master’s degree in international studies and peace and conflict studies.
5. Sweden:
- University Name: Uppsala University
- Program Name: Master’s degree in social science.
6. Turkey:
- University Name: Bahçeşehir University
- Program Name: Certificate Program
7. Uganda:
- University Name: Makerere University
- Program Name: Certificate Program
Eligibility Criteria for a Master’s Degree Fellowship:
1. The candidate should be academically strong.
2. Holds a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
3. Work experience of 3 years.
4. Has the potential for leadership.
5. Must have a gap of at least three years between the completion of their most recent academic degree program and their intended start date for the fellowship.
Eligibility Criteria for a Certificate Program:
1. The candidate should be a mid-career peace and development leader.
2. Holds a bachelor’s degree.
3. Work experience of 5 years.
4. Has the leadership potential.
5. Must have a gap of at least three years between the completion of their most recent academic degree program and their intended start date for the fellowship.
Note: Active Rotary members, employees of the Rotary Club, Rotary International, or other Rotary entities are ineligible for the Rotary Peace Fellowship.
What is a Rotary Professional Development Certificate Program?
This program is intended for working professionals and requires 11 weeks of on-site participation. Fellows earn a postgraduate diploma upon completion of the program.
How to Apply? Application Process:
The Rotary Peace Fellowship application is now open! The 2025-26 Rotary Peace Fellowship application is available online through 15 May 2024. The official link to the website is given below.
VISIT HERE TO APPLY FOR THE ROTARY PEACE FELLOWSHIP
