Rotary Peace Fellowship – 2014
The Rotary Peace Centers program is intended for individuals who have chosen a career in international relations, peace, and conflict resolution to pursue master studies. For example, individuals active in journalism, civil service, non-governmental organisations, diplomacy, mediation work, and the military may be strong candidates for the Rotary Peace Fellowships.
Fellowship Overview
Rotary Peace Fellows are leaders promoting national and international cooperation, peace, and the successful resolution of conflict throughout their lives, in their careers, and through service activities. Fellows can earn either a master’s degree in international relations, public administration, sustainable development, peace studies, conflict resolution, or a related field, or a professional development certificate in peace and conflict resolution. The Rotary Peace Fellowship provides funding for tuition and fees; room and board; round-trip transportation; and internship or field study expenses. Tenure is one to two years.
For more information on the scholarship and the application process, please click here. For further enquiries, please contact Rotary Centers for International Peace
Applications for the 2014 Rotary Peace Fellowship close 1 July, 2013.
Selection Criteria
Fellows must have a demonstrated commitment (no less than 3 years’ experience) to peace and international understanding through their professional and academic achievements and/or professional and community service activities. Individuals who have been ‘in the line of fire’ helping resolve community or international conflicts make ideal candidates. Candidates must be proficient in more than 1 language, including the language of study, and be applying to attend a centre outside the home country. The award of the fellowship is dependent on acceptance to the degree program at the nominated centre.