The Rotary Peace Fellowships Programme 2023-34 is a fully-funded scholarship for international participants who are true defenders of peace and also work for its advancement. The Rotary scholarship is awarded annually to up to 130 individuals who exhibit extraordinary leadership qualities. These Rotary awards for international students serve as a seal that the student's work is a representation of dedicated leaders and that they have the ability to bring about valuable change by becoming effective catalysts for peace. In this fully-funded scholarship, students are equipped with the best possible methods and techniques to become influential ambassadors for peace and become highly effective professionals.
Accepted students receive training from the best research-informed professors in the world. In addition, through alumni networking, students become part of a diverse learning body. Likewise, the professionals who take part in this Rotary Peace Programme work with world-class professionals and learn practical skills in this one-year blended programme.
The focus of the Rotary Peace Fellowship programme is to bring about change from the grassroots up. At The Rotary Foundation, peace is not considered a mere concept, but is seen as an integral part of life and a cornerstone for human development. In order to achieve the desired result, the opportunity of a fully-funded international fellowship has been provided and, through this programme, participants are introduced to channels of activity that have the potential to leave a mark on the world. It is also kept in mind that if people become able to work peacefully on a local level, this would have a ripple effect on an international level. In addition, alumni of the Rotary Peace Center work in almost every effective field, such as NGOs, the media, research institutes, education, government agencies, police and military agencies, multilateral organisations and also in the arts. In short, the Rotary Peace Fellowship is a platform that has created the next generation of peacebuilders and paved the way for peace and development opportunities.
Rotary Peace Fellowship Programme 2023-24:
Sponsored by:
- Rotary International
Host countries:
- Australia
- England
- USA
- Japan
- Sweden
Rotary Peace Centres:
The Rotary Peace Centers that offer the Master's Programme are located in:
- University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- University of Bradford, Bradford, England
- International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan
- Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
- Duke University and University of North Carolina, Durham and Chapel Hill, USA
Rotary Peace Centers offering the Certificate Programme Located in:
- Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
Programme Level:
- Master
- The professional development certification programme
Duration of the Rotary Peace Fellowship:
- Master's Scholarship 2021: 15 to 24 months
- Professional Development Certification Programme: One year
Up to 130 international scholarships:
- 50 for the Master's degree
- 80 for Certification Studies
Components of the International Scholarship Programme:
- Academic background
- Applied Field Experience
- Network
- Workshop Series
- Final Seminar
Benefits of the Rotary Peace Fellowship Programme 2023-24:
- Tuition fees will be covered.
- Room and board
- Return transport
- All internship expenses will be covered.
- Field study expenses will be covered.
- Health insurance will be covered
Eligibility criteria for the Rotary Peace Programme 2023-24:
- Candidates must be proficient in English.
- Candidates must have an outstanding track record in construction projects.
- Applicants must be able to showcase their academic achievements as well as a record of personal or community service.
- Students studying for a master's degree must have completed their bachelor's degree.
- For master's students, at least three years of relevant experience is required from the date of their most recent graduation until the start of the scholarship programme.
- Candidates who are studying for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree are not eligible.
- Candidates who are applying for the certification programme must have fulfilled all the above requirements, however, the experience required for these candidates is five years.
- Candidates for the certificate must be able to explain their action plan.
- Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Candidates who have taken part in a certification programme or a global grant scholarship must take a three-year break before applying for a master's degree under this 2023 scholarship.
- Active Rotarians, employees of the Rotary Club, Rotary International or other Rotary entities are not eligible.
How to apply for the Rotary Fellowship 2023-24?
- Applicants must submit their applications to The Rotary Foundation online.
- Provide all relevant documents.
- Submit your online endorsement from the scholarship subcommittee by 1 July.
- Confirmation of receipt of endorsement and enrolment will be sent.
Application deadline:
- The application deadline for the Rotary International Scholarship is 15 May 2023.
