Applications are open for the Rotary Peace Scholarship 2025-26. Each year, Rotary awards up to 130 fully-funded scholarships to dedicated leaders from around the world to study at one of our Peace Centers. The scholarship includes a master’s degree program and a professional development certificate program. International candidates from all over the world have the opportunity to pursue master’s studies in Australia, England, USA, Japan, Sweden and complete a certificate program in Thailand and Uganda.
Scholarships cover tuition, room and board, round-trip transportation, and internship and field study fees. Below I will tell you the list of qualified graduate programs and the name of the institute as well as for certificate programs, eligibility criteria and application process.
Details About Rotary International Peace Fellowship 2025-26
Fellowship Level: Master, and Certificate Program
Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
Deadline: 15th May 2024
Benefits of the Rotary Peace Fellowship Program
Tuition fees will be covered.
Board and accommodation
Tour
All internship costs will be covered.
Field study expenses will be covered.
Health insurance will be covered
Countries Where You Can Take up a Rotary Fellowship 2025
USA
Japan
Turkey
England
Uganda
Sweden
Australia
Duration of the scholarship
Rotary Masters Scholarship: 15 to 24 months
Professional Development Certificate Program: One year
List of Universities and Programs Offering Graduate and Certificate Programs for Rotary Fellowship 2025
UNITED STATES
University Name: Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Program Name: Duke International Development Policy, any University of North Carolina graduate degree
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Japan
University Name: International Christian University
Program Name: Master of Peace Studies within the Public Policy and Social Research program.
England
University Name: University of Bradford
Program Name: Masters related to peace, conflict, security and development.
Australia:
University Name: University of Queensland
Program Name: Master in International Studies and Peace and Conflict Studies.
Sweden
University Name: Uppsala University
Program Name: Master of Social Sciences.
Türkiye
University Name: Bahçeşehir University
Program Name: Certificate Program
Uganda
University Name: Makerere University
Program Name: Certificate Program
Postgraduate Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
The candidate must be strong academically.
Hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
3 years of professional experience.
Has leadership potential
There must be an interval of at least three years between the completion of their most recent academic program (bachelor’s or master’s) and the expected start date of the scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria for a Certificate Program
The candidate must be a mid-career peace and development leader.
Has a bachelor’s degree.
5 years of professional experience.
Has leadership potential.
There must be an interval of at least three years between the completion of their most recent academic program (bachelor’s or master’s) and the expected start date of the scholarship.
Note: Active Rotary members, employees of the Rotary Club, Rotary International, or other Rotary entities are not eligible for the Rotary Peace Scholarship.
What is a Rotary Professional
Development Certificate Program?
This program is intended for working professionals and requires 11 weeks of on-site participation. Scholars earn a master’s degree upon completion of the program.
How to register? Application process for Rotary Peace Scholarship 2025-26
Applications for the Rotary Peace Fellowship are now open! The Rotary Peace Fellowship 2025-26 application is available online till 15th May 2024. The official website link is given below.