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Each year, Rotary selects individuals from around the world to receive fully funded academic fellowships in Peace and Conflict resolution studies at one of our peace centers. These fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship/field study expenses. Eligible candidates may not be a Rotarian or related to a Rotarian. Two types of fellowships are available.

 

 

Studies in fields related to peace and conflict resolution and prevention. Requires a minimum of 3 years related work or volunteer experience and a bachelor’s degree. Programs last 15–24 months and require a practical internship of 2–3 months during the academic break. Up to 50 master’s fellowships each year:

 

 

This is a year-long program for those with more extensive experience in peace-related fields. The ideal candidate is a proven mid-career peace and development leader with at least five years of relevant work experience. Candidates need to come to the program with a social change initiative to promote peace and development within the program region, and have a clear vision of how the fellowship experience and network will help advance their peace work and increase their impact.

 

Certificate programs are a one-year blended learning program including a nine-month social change initiative. Up to 80 certificates awarded each year:

 

Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda – Candidates: Either are from Africa, have worked in Africa, work with African communities or initiatives outside the continent.

 

Bahcesehir University, Istanbul – Candidates: Either are from the Middle East or North Africa, have worked in the region, work elsewhere around the world with communities or initiatives related to the Middle East or North Africa.

 

 

District 5710 recruit applicants on an ongoing basis. Local clubs can suggest applicants to the District 5710 Rotary Peace Fellow committee.

 

Rotary begins accepting applications for the next class of Rotary Peace Fellows on February 15 via an online application. Contact Rebecca Gould ragoumat@gmail.com for questions or assistance with the process.

 

 

JAN – DEC - Ongoing recruitment of applicants.

 

FEB - May 15 - Candidates work with their local Rotary clubs on preparing their applications with a May 15 deadline submission. The District Rotary Peace Fellowship committee submits a letter of recommendation as part of the application process.

 

MAY - JUNE - Rotary staff members evaluate applications for eligibility and completeness.

 

JULY - SEPT - Rotary evaluators and university partners complete scoring of applicants. University staff interview top candidates.

 

SEPT - OCT - Rotary Peace Centers Committee members and university partners select the finalists who are then approved by the Rotary Foundation Trustees.  About 130 Rotary Peace Fellows are selected - 50 Master’s degrees and 80 certificate students.

 

NOV - Candidates are notified of their selection.

 

Check https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/peace-fellowships for any changes regarding these dates. 

 

Rebecca Gould

Rotary Peace Fellowship Chair

785-341-1094

 

Committee Members

 

Chuck Udell

Deb Rodenbaugh-Schaub

Andrea Norris

Faron Barr

Katrina Lewis

Beth Powers

Jenalea Randall