Country: USA Deadline: June 30, 2021 Program Length: <p>15-24 months</p> Category: Graduate

Peace Fellowships in USA: Tuition and fees, Room and board, Round-trip transportation, Applied field experience expenses & Health insurance

Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem solvers who see a world where people come together and take action to create lasting change—all over the world, our communities, and ourselves. 

Solving real problems requires real commitment and foresight. For more than 110 years, Rotary Club actors have used their enthusiasm, energy and wisdom to take action for sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always committed to improving our world, and we are always committed to the end. The 

Rotary Club members believe that we have a shared responsibility to solve the world's most stubborn problems. Our more than 35,000 clubs work together: 

  •  Promote peace 
  •  Fight disease 
  •  Provide clean water, sanitation and personal hygiene 
  •  Save mothers and children 
  •  Support education 
  •  Develop local economy

Application Criteria for Peace Fellowships in USA


Is a master's scholarship suitable for me? 

Ideal candidate, strong academic qualifications, bachelor degree in related majors, and work experience in peaceful development. We seek early career candidates to demonstrate a commitment to peace and conflict resolution, to conduct extensive reading and research, and to actively participate in a diverse student population.

Successful candidates have made achievements in peacebuilding in the past and have the potential for future growth and influence as leaders in the field due to participation in scholarships. After the plan is over, candidates should be willing to share their work and experience, keep in touch with peace partners in their area, and keep in close contact with the Rotary Club.

Master’s degree candidates must also:

  • Be proficient in English
  • Have a bachelor's degree
  • Have a strong commitment to cross-cultural understanding and peace as shown through professional and academic achievements and personal or community service
  • Potential for leadership
  • Have at least three years of full-time experience in peace or development work

We encourage people with disabilities and people from other backgrounds to apply. Rotary provides reasonable accommodation for the disabled as needed. If you are an active member of a Rotary Club, Rotary Club, Rotary International Club, or other Rotary Club entity, you are not eligible.

The Rotary Peace Fellows who have completed the certification program or global grant must wait three years between the end date of the program and the expected start date of the scholarship. In addition, candidates must have at least three years of relevant work experience between the completion of the previous academic program (undergraduate or graduate) and the expected start date of the scholarship.

Eligibility Restrictions:


Rotary Peace Fellowships cannot be used for doctoral research. The following individuals are not eligible for scholarships: 

  •  Active Rotary Club members 
  •  Rotary Club or regional, Rotary International or other Rotary Club entity employees 
  •  Spouse, immediate descendants (children or grandchildren of blood or legal adoption), immediate descendants Spouse, or ancestor (parent or grandparent) of anyone living in these categories 
  •  The aforementioned former Rotary club members and their family members (within 36 months after resignation) 

Have completed a certificate course, a master’s course or a Global Grant , Must wait three years between the end date of the program and the expected start date of the scholarship.

In addition, candidates must have at least three years of relevant work experience between the completion of the previous academic program (undergraduate or graduate) and the expected start date of the scholarship.

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