SCHOLARSHIP: Rotary Peace Fellowship Scholarship, USA Masters Scholarship 2026 |APPLY NOW|

Rotary Peace Fellowships 2026-2027 are fully funded scholarships for international students. These scholarships are only offered for master’s studies. Rotary Peace Fellowships Program covers tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation and all internship and field-study expenses.

Rotary Peace Fellowships are awarded to up to 150 students each year. These fellowships are offered to pursue a Professional Development Certificate Program or Masters Degree Program related to peace and conflict resolution and prevention. 

Institutions for Rotary Peace Fellowships:

• University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
• University of Bradford, Bradford, England
• International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan
• Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
• Duke University and the University of North
  Carolina, Durham and Chapel Hill, USA
• Bahçeşehir University, Istanbul, Türkiye (certificate program)
• Makerere University, Uganda (certificate program)

Scholarship Deadline:

15 May, 2025

Scholarship Details:

• Institutions: See List Above
• Level of Study: Masters, Certificate Program
• Study in: USA, Japan, UK, Australia, Sweden, Thailand, Uganda
• Program Period: 15 to 24 months for Master’s degree programs, 3-month Professional development certificate program
• Number of Scholarships: Up to 50 fellowships for master’s degrees and 80 for certificate studies at premier universities are awarded each year.
• Opportunity Focus Areas: Peace, International Development and Leadership.

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:

Rotary Peace Fellowships are designed for professionals with work experience in international relations or peace and conflict prevention and resolution. Applicants must also meet the following requirements:

• Eligible Countries: All world countries
• Proficiency in English; proficiency in a second language is strongly recommended
• Excellent leadership skills
• Strong commitment to international understanding and peace as demonstrated through professional and academic achievements and personal or community service
• Master’s degree applicants: minimum three years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, bachelor’s degree
• Certificate applicants: minimum five years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, strong academic background

Scholarship Application Guidelines:

To apply for Rotary Peace Fellowships, the following instructions must be followed:

1. Review the eligibility restrictions below and the relevant experience guide.
2. Research the curriculum and programs at each of the Rotary Peace Centers. For the master’s program, you will be asked to rank the two centres you prefer if you meet the eligibility criteria for both programs.
3. Engage with Rotary. Use the Club Finder to locate the Rotary or Rotaract club nearest you. Connecting with a Rotary club or district is a great way to learn about Rotary’s work in your community and around the world. Many Rotary districts have a District Rotary Peace Fellowship Subcommittee Chair contact who can provide mentorship and advice for your application. A club or district recommendation is optional but strongly encouraged as part of your application.
4. Read the Application Overview to learn the steps involved. An overview with more instructions on submitting a thorough and complete application is available when you start an application. Candidates must submit original and authentic content based on their personal experience, knowledge, and motivation. The use of Generative AI content is highly discouraged. Plagiarism will disqualify an application.
5. Gather the required documents. Applications require a resume, academic and/or professional recommendations, personal statement video and essays, transcripts from postsecondary colleges and universities attended (master’s only), English language proficiency test scores (master’s only), and social impact plan (certificate only). Allow time to request university transcripts and register for IELTS or TOEFL exams if your program requires these. All materials must be in English.
6. Submit your application between February and 15 May. All applications are considered final upon submission. Ensure your academic and/or professional recommendations and Rotary club or district recommendations (optional) are entered before submitting your application.
7. Await qualification notification and selection results. If you are selected for a fellowship, you will be notified in November which Rotary Peace Center will be the site for your studies.
8. Apply for admission to the university where your Peace Center is located. Being selected for the fellowship does not mean you have been admitted to the university.

Scholarship Benefits:

• Tuition and fees,
• Room and board,
• Round-trip transportation,
• All internship and field-study expenses.

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