Rotary Peace Fellowships Scholarships

Rotary Worldwide Scholarships

Masters/Certificate

Deadline: 31 May 2016 (yearly)
Study in: USA, Japan, UK, Australia, Sweden, Thailand
Course starts: 2017

Last updated: 25 Mar 2016

Brief description: Every year, Rotary selects up to 100 students from around the world to get fully funded academic fellowships to pursue a Certificate course or Masters Degree course related to peace and conflict declaration and prevention at one of the participating peace centers.

Host Institution(s):

•  University of Queensland, Australia

•  Uppsala University, Sweden

•  Chulalongkorn University, Thailand (certificate program)

•  Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA

•  International Christian University, Japan

•  University of Bradford, England

Level/Field of study: Certificate or Masters Degree Programme in fields related to peace and conflict declaration and anticipation.

Target group: Any person endorsed by their neighboring Rotary Club/District.

No. of Scholarships: Up to 50 master’s degree scholarships and 50 certificates are awarded every year.

Scholarship value/inclusions: The scholarships cover tuition and fees, accommodation, round-trip transportation, and all placement and field-study expenses.

Eligibility: The Rotary Peace Scholarship is planned for professionals with work experience in worldwide relations or peace and conflict prevention and declaration. Candidates must also meet the following necessities:

• Skill in English; proficiency in a second language is strappingly suggested

• Strong assurance to worldwide understanding and peace as verified through professional and academic achievements and personal or community service.

• Outstanding leadership expertises.

• Master’s degree candidates: minimum 3 years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, bachelor’s degree.

• Certificate candidates: minimum 5 years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, sturdy academic conditions.

Read the complete eligibility requirements.

Application instructions: The closing date for applicants to submit applications to their respective Rotary district is 31 May. Districts must submit approved applications to The Rotary Foundation by 1 July.

It is essential to read the complete application instructions and browse the official website (link found below) for complete information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.

Website: Authorized Scholarship Website: https://www.rotary.org/en/peace-fellowships