Each year, Rotary awards up to 130 fully funded fellowships for dedicated leaders from around the world to study at one of our peace centres.
Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities, the Rotary Peace Centres program develops the capacity of peace and development professionals to become effective catalysts for peace. The fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and internship and field-study expenses.
Since 2002, 1,800 fellows trained now working in 140 Countries, many serve as leaders in governments; NGOs; education and research institutions; peacekeeping and law enforcement agencies; and international organizations like the United Nations and the World Bank.
Program Vision
- Sustainable peace
- Encompassing a network of peacebuilders and community leaders
- Dedicated to preventing & resolving conflicts around the globe
Program Levels
Master’s program:
- Those near the start of their careers
- 50 fellows per year (10 per center)
- 15-24 month course with an applied field experience
Certificate program:
- Proven peace and development leaders
- 80 fellows selected next year (40 per center)
- One-year blended learning program intended for working professionals with a social change initiative
Peacebuilding Education Partners:
Eligibility Restrictions
- Active Rotary members, or Rotaract members who are also Rotary members, and their spouses or lineal descendants are not eligible
- Rotaract club members, who are not also Rotary club members, are eligible to apply.
- Rotary Peace Fellows who have completed the certificate program or a Global Grant Scholarship must wait 3 years between the end date of that program and their intended start date for the fellowship.
- Candidates must have at least 3 years between the completion of their most recent academic degree program (undergraduate or graduate degree) and their intended start date for the fellowship. Candidates currently enrolled or who will be enrolled this year in an undergraduate or graduate program are not eligible to apply.
What can we do as Rotarians?
- Know someone who would be a great peace fellow? Submit their name and email in our referral form and they will receive more information.
- Use our promotional resources available on the Rotary Peace Fellowships webpages to promote the program within your communities and networks.
- Follow the Rotary Peace Centers Facebook page and share posts and application announcements.
- Recruit local candidates and help them apply. Submit a club/district recommendation form within their application