Rotary Peace Fellowship Program 2025 (Fully Funded)

Applications for the Rotary Peace Fellowship have opened for the 2025-26 academic year. Annually, Rotary offers up to 130 fully-funded fellowships to committed leaders from around the world to study at one of its Peace Centers.
This opportunity includes master’s degree programs and a professional development certificate. International applicants can pursue a master’s program in Australia, England, the USA, Japan, or Sweden. Certificate programs are also available in Thailand and Uganda.

The program offers 50 fellowships for the master’s degree program and 80 fellowships for the certificate program.
These fellowships cover all tuition and fees, housing and food, round-trip transportation, as well as all training and field study costs.

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Rotary Peace Fellowship Program Details:

Fellowship Countries: USA, Japan, UK, Australia, Sweden, Thailand, Uganda
Course Level: Master Degree and Short Certificate Program
Sponsored by: Rotary Foundation International
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility: International students
Deadline: 15th May 2024

Available Fellowships

Master’s Degree Program

The Master’s program is offered to candidates with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and who possess practical experience in the field of peace and development.

The Master’s program lasts from 5 to 24 months, plus a period of two to three months for field study.

List of Universities and Degree Programs offering Master’s Degree programs and Certificate Programs for Rotary Fellowship :

Duration of Fellowship:

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

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List of Universities and Degree Programs:

USA

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

Japan

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

England

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

Australia

University Name: University of Queensland
Program Name: Master’s degree in international studies and peace and conflict studies.

Sweden

University Name: Uppsala University
Program Name: Master’s degree in social science.

Turkey

University Name: Bahçeşehir University
Program Name: Certificate Program.

Uganda

University Name: Makerere University
Program Name: Certificate Program.

Benefits of the Rotary Peace Fellowship Program

Tuition fees will be covered.
Room and board
Round-trip transportation
All internship expenses will be provided.
field-study expenses will be covered.
Health insurance will be covered

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.

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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.

How to Apply?

Applications for the Rotary Peace Fellowship are now open! You can submit your applications for the Rotary Peace Fellowship online until May 15, 2024.
The official website link is available below to apply.

Fellowships

Rotary Peace Fellowship Program 2025 (Fully Funded)