Rotary Peace Fellowship

Sponsor: Rotary International

Submission Deadline

May 31

Field(s) of Study

Other

Award Amount

Fully-funded

Description

Promoting peace is one of Rotary’s main causes. The fully funded Rotary Peace Fellowship, which covers tuition and living expenses, increases the capacity of existing leaders to prevent and resolve conflict by offering academic training, field experience, and professional networking. Up to 130 fellows are selected every year in a globally competitive process based on personal, academic, and professional achievements. Fellows earn either a master’s degree or a professional development certificate in peace and development studies at one of the seven Rotary Peace Centers, located at leading universities around the world. More than 1,300 program alumni are working in more than 115 countries as leaders in national governments, nongovernmental organizations, social enterprises, the military, law enforcement, and international organizations such as the United Nations. Master’s degree - 15-24 month program, small-group classroom learning, in fields related to peace and development - Intended for leaders near the start of their careers - 50 fellows selected annually to study at one of five Rotary Peace Centers at partner universities, which offer interdisciplinary curricula with research-informed teaching - 2-3 month field study experience to develop practical skills - Fellows connect with an international cohort of fellows, thought leaders, and a global network of Rotarians Professional development certificate - Yearlong program that blends online learning, in-person classes, and an independent project, based at a Rotary Peace Center in Thailand or Uganda - Intended for social change leaders with extensive experience working in peace-related fields - 80 fellows selected annually to earn a certificate in peace and development studies - Interdisciplinary program includes a two-week online preliminary course, 10 weeks of on-site courses with field studies, a nine-month period during which fellows implement a social change initiative (with interactive online sessions), and an on-site capstone seminar Eligibility: Take the eligibility quiz online. See link below. Qualified candidates must: - Have three years of related work experience for the master’s program - Have five years of related work experience for the certificate program and be able to explain how their plan to promote peace aligns with Rotary’s mission - Be proficient in English - Have a bachelor’s degree - Demonstrate leadership skills - Have a strong commitment to cross-cultural understanding and peace Applications need to be submitted to Rotary districts by 31 May. Please write to the email address below with questions. (Registered users can see contact details).

Other Criteria

Peace fellowship applicants must meet these requirements: Proficiency in English; a second language is strongly recommended Demonstrated commitment to international understanding and peace 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

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More Award Details

Number of Awards130
IncludesTuition Living expenses Travel to/from country of study
Nationality RequiredUnrestricted
Host CountriesAustralia, Japan, Sweden, Thailand, Uganda, United Kingdom and United States
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