Rotary Peace Fellowship » Rotary District 9104

Each year, Rotary awards until fully funded to 130 secured scholarships from around the world to study at one of our peace centers.

Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities, the Rotary Peace Centers program develops the capacity of peace and development professionals or practitioners to become experienced and effective catalysts for peace. The scholarships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field study costs.

Since the program began in 2002, Rotary Peace Centers have trained more than 1,400 fellows who now work in more than 115 countries. Many are leaders in governments, NGOs, the military, education, law enforcement, and international organizations like the United Nations and the World Bank.

OUR SCHOLARSHIPS

The Rotary Peace Fellowship is designed for leaders with professional experience in the field of peace and development. Our scholars are engaged in community and international service and the pursuit of peace. Each year, The Rotary Foundation awards up to 50 master’s scholarships and 80 scholarships at leading universities.

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Master’s programs

Accepted applicants study peace and development issues with research-based teaching and a diverse student body. The programs last 15 to 24 months and include a two to three month field study, which the participants design themselves.

Professional Development Certificate Program

During the one-year blended learning program, experienced peace and development professionals from diverse backgrounds learn practical skills to promote peace within their communities and across the world. Fellows conduct field studies and also design and lead a social change initiative. This program is intended for working professionals.

Application timeline

We are now accepting applications for the Rotary Peace Fellowship Program 2022-2023. Candidates have until May 15 to submit their candidacy to their constituency. Districts must submit approved nominations to The Rotary Foundation by July 1. Learn more about the approval process.

Our Approach

We see peace not as an abstract concept but as a living and dynamic expression of human development. Peacebuilding is the cornerstone of our mission as a humanitarian service organization, and it is one of our six focus areas — the channels of activity through which our members make their mark in the world. Our programs, grants, and scholarships focus on creating environments where peace can be built and sustained. Rotary believes that if concerned citizens work together to create local peace, lasting change can happen globally.