Did you know that every year, Rotary awards 50 fully-paid fellowships for master’s degrees and up to 80 for certificate studies at top universities around the world?
Since the Rotary Peace Fellowship program began in 2002, Rotary Peace Centers have trained more than 1,800 fellows who work in over 140 countries. Many are leaders in governments, NGOs, education and research institutions, peacekeeping and law enforcement agencies, and international organizations like the UN and the World Bank.

In addition to having tuition, room and board, round-trip transportation, and internship and field-study expenses fully paid, these universities have Rotary Peace Centers where fellows meet each other to increase their networks. And local Rotary clubs also provide support for the fellows.
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- Master’s degree candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three years of full-time work experience in peace or development. This is a two-year program.
- Candidates for the 11-week professional development certificate must present a social change initiative to promote peace and development. They must also have at least five years of full-time experience in peace or development work.
How to Apply
Applications are being accepted now through May 15, 2025. You can visit the Rotary Peace Fellowship page to learn more and get an application.