Rotary Peace Fellowship 2025-26: Fully Funded Opportunity

Applications are being accepted for the Rotary Peace Fellowship 2025-26. Each year, Rotary grants up to 130 fully funded fellowships for dedicated leaders throughout the world to attend one of their peace centers. The fellowship program includes a master’s degree and a professional development certificate program. This fellowship accepts international students from different countries, including master’s degree program in Australia, England, USA, Japan, Sweden and Certificate programs in Thailand and Uganda.

There are 50 fellowships for Master’s Degree program and 80 for the certificate program. These fellowships will cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, as well as internship and field-study costs. A list of eligible master’s degree programs with their institutes and certificate programs, as well as eligibility criteria and application process, are given below.

Rotary International Peace Fellowship 2025-26: Program Details

• Fellowship Level: Master’s and Certificate Program
• Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: May 15, 2024

Benefits of the Rotary Peace Fellowship Program:

• Coverage of tuition fees
• Room and board
• Round-trip transportation
• All internship expenses
• Coverage of field-study expenses
• Health insurance

Countries Offering Rotary Fellowships in 2025:

• Australia
• England
• USA
• Japan
• Sweden
• Turkey
• Uganda

Duration of Fellowship

• Rotary Master’s Degree Fellowship: 15 to 24 months
• Professional Development Certificate Program: One-Year

List of Universities and Degree Programs Offering Master’s Degree Programs and Certificate Programs for Rotary Fellowship 2025:

USA:

• Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Program Name: International Development Policy from Duke University, any master’s degree from the University of North Carolina

Japan:

• International Christian University
  • Program Name: Master’s degree in Peace Studies within the program of Public Policy and Social Research

England:

• University of Bradford
  • Program Name: Master’s degrees related to peace, conflict, security, and development

Australia:

• University of Queensland
  • Program Name: Master’s degree in International Studies and Peace and Conflict Studies

Sweden:

• Uppsala University
  • Program Name: Master’s degree in Social Science

Turkey:

• Bahçeşehir University
  • Program Name: Certificate Program

Uganda:

• Makerere University
  • Program Name: Certificate Program

Eligibility Criteria for a Master’s Degree Fellowship:

• The candidate should be academically strong.
• Has a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Work experience of 3 years.
• Have the potential for leadership.
• Must have a gap of at least three years between the completion of their most recent academic degree program (undergraduate or graduate degree) and their intended start date for the fellowship.

Eligibility Criteria for a Certificate Program:

• The candidate should be a mid-career peace and development leader.
• Has a bachelor’s degree.
• Work experience of 5 years.
• Have the leadership potential.
• Must have a gap of at least three years between the completion of their most recent academic degree program (undergraduate or graduate degree) and their intended start date for the fellowship.

Note: Active Rotary members, employees of the Rotary Club, Rotary International, or other Rotary entities are ineligible for the Rotary Peace Fellowship.

What is the Rotary Professional Development Certificate Program?

The Rotary Professional Development Certificate Program credits are intended for working professionals and include 11 weeks of on-site interaction, and attendees receive a postgraduate diploma upon completion of the program.

How to Apply?

Application Procedure: The Rotary Peace Fellowship is accepting applications! The online application form will be available until May 15, 2024 for the 2025-26 Rotary Peace Fellowship. For more information on how to apply, visit the official website link below.
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