Rotary Peace Fellowships for International Students

Each year, the Rotary Foundation awards up to
100 fully funded academic fellowships for the citizens from around
the world. Two types of peace fellowships are available i.e. master and
professional development certificate fellowships. The master programs last 15­–24
months and require a practical internship of 2–3 months during the academic
break at premier universities in Australia, UK, Sweden, Japan and USA.
The professional development certificate program is a 3-month program
which incorporates 2–3 weeks of field study. These Rotary Peace
fellowships will be awarded in fields related to peace and conflict
resolution and prevention.

Study Subject (s): Fellowships are awarded in fields related to peace and conflict
resolution and prevention.
Course Level: Fellows will earn a master degree at Duke University
and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in USA, International Christian
University in Japan, University of Bradford in UK, University of Queensland in
Australia and Uppsala University in Sweden or a professional development
certificate at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand.
Scholarship Provider: The Rotary Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia, UK, Sweden, Japan, the
United States (master degree) and Thailand (professional development
certificate).
Eligibility: A strong
commitment to international understanding and peace demonstrated through
professional and academic achievements and personal and community service
activities.
-A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (at a minimum) with strong
academic achievement.
-Relevant work experience: For master’s degree—3 years paid or unpaid and for
professional development certificate—5 years and current full-time employment
in a mid- to upper-level position.
-Proficiency in English for both fellowship types and in a second language for
master’s degree.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Citizens from around the world are eligible for these Rotary
Peace fellowships.
Scholarship Description: Each year, Rotary selects individuals from around the world to receive
fully funded academic fellowships at one of our peace centers. These fellowships
cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation and all
internship/field study expenses. Two types of peace fellowships are available.
Number of award(s): Up to 100 fellows are selected every year. (Each year up to 50 master’s
fellowships and up to 50 certificates fellowships will be awarded.)
Duration of award(s): Two types of peace fellowships are available. Master’s degree
fellowships: programs last 15­–24 months and require a practical
internship of 2–3 months during the academic break. Professional development
certificate: This is a 3-month program. This program incorporates 2–3
weeks of field study.
What does it cover? These fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip
transportation and all internship/ field study expenses.
Selection Criteria: The fellowships will be awarded on the basis of personal, academic
and professional achievements.
How to Apply: To apply for a peace fellowship, download the application, complete
the applicant portion and submit it to a Rotary club or district for
endorsement.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1st July 2014 for 2015 academic
term.
Note: The deadline for submitting applications to
Rotary International is 1 July, while the deadline for submitting to a local
club can vary (generally March–June).
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