Definition 

Rotary Peace Fellowships are awarded to scholars to pursue a master’s degree in international relations, sustainable development, peace studies, or a related field (15-24 months of study depending on the institution) and  a three-month applied field experience.  A second program offers a professional development certificate in peace and conflict resolution (Thailand only; 3 months).

 

Candidates for the Peace Fellowships will have completed a bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of work or volunteer experience.  They must demonstrate a deep, lasting commitment to peace.  Rotary Peace Fellows become leaders promoting national and international cooperation, peace, and successful conflict resolution throughout their lives, in their careers, and through service.  Family members of Rotarians are not eligible for Peace Fellowships.

 

Duke University, United States (not available to US citizens)

Tokyo International Christian University, Japan

University of Bradford, England

University of Queensland, Australia

Uppsala University, Sweden

Chulalongkorn University, Thailand (3-month certificate program only)

 

The scholarships include transportation, room and board, tuition, fees, and a stipend.

 

All of Rotary’s scholarship programs – high school, college, graduate school, and certificate – are designed to promote global understanding and peace. 

 

Applications due to local Rotary Clubs:  April 30, 2021

Club candidates’ applications submitted online:  May 15, 2021

District interviews of selected Club candidates:  by June 15, 2021

Selected District candidates’ applications forwarded to The Rotary Foundation:  July 1, 2021

Recipients notified:  November 1, 2021 for study in 2022-2023

 

 

Dr. Ellen Kennedy, Minneapolis University Rotary Club   kennedy@worldwithoutgenocide.org     

Visit Peace Fellowships on the Rotary International Website