Call for Peace Scholar Nominations

Posted by Barbara LaSpesa

The Rotary Foundation has partnered with eight leading universities around the world to establish the Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution. Each year, Rotary will select up to 7 scholars to study at one of seven Rotary Centers worldwide. The selected Rotary World Peace Scholars will begin two-year master's-level degree programs in conflict resolution, peace studies, and international relations.

Applications must be made through a Rotary club and District in the area of applicant's legal or permanent residence or place of full-time study or employment. Rotarians are not eligible to apply, nor are their families. Applicants must:
*Hold an earned undergraduate degee from an accredited college or university
*Have proficiency in a second language
*Possess excellent leadership skills
*Demonstrate a commitment to peace through service, academic, or professional achievement
For more information, go to website www.rotary.org or e-mail Chet Szerlag at ctszerlag@aol.com , whoo is the Chair of the Peace Scholars Program for District 6450. Club-endorsed application should be submitted to Chet Zerlag no later than 4-15-06.