Fully Funded Rotary Peace Fellowships 2026 for Masters

Rotary Peace Fellowships 2026 are prestigious, fully funded scholarships designed for international students pursuing advanced peace and conflict resolution education. This program offers complete financial support. It covers tuition, room and board, round-trip airfare, and costs for internships and field studies. This way, recipients can focus fully on their studies. Check also: United Nations International Fellowship 2025 in the Netherlands

Up to 150 deserving candidates are selected for the Rotary Peace Fellowships each year. These opportunities allow students to enrol in either a Professional Development Certificate Program or a Master’s Degree Program. Rotary empowers scholars to contribute significantly to global peacebuilding efforts and conflict prevention through these fellowships, fostering a network of dedicated peace advocates worldwide.

Scholarship Summary

• Study in: USA, Japan, UK, Australia, Sweden, Thailand, Uganda
• Study for: Masters
• Scholarship Provider: Rotary International
• Program Period:
  • 15 to 24 months for Master’s degree programs
  • 3- month Professional development certificate program
• Deadline: 15 May 2025 (Annual)

Scholarship Coverage

Rotary Peace Fellowships covers

• Tuition and fees,
• Room and board,
• Round-trip transportation,
• All internship and field-study expenses.
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Eligibility Criteria for Rotary Peace Fellowships 2026

Rotary Peace Fellowships are for professionals who have experience in international relations or in peace and conflict 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
• Take the eligibility quiz.
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Institutions for Rotary Peace Fellowships

• Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA
• International Christian University, Japan
• University of Bradford, England
• University of Queensland, Australia
• Uppsala University, Sweden
• Chulalongkorn University, Thailand (certificate program)
• Makerere University, Uganda (certificate program)

Important Note: Rotary Peace Fellowships 2026 recipients cannot study at a Rotary Peace Center in their home country. The only exception is for candidates from Thailand. They may attend the centre at Chulalongkorn University.

Number of Scholarships:

Each year, up to 50 fellowships are given for master’s degrees. There are also 80 fellowships for certificate studies at top universities.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The Rotary Peace Fellowship gives up to 130 fully funded fellowships each year. These fellowships are for master’s degrees and professional development certificates in peace and development studies. Applications for the 2026-27 cycle open in February 2025, with a submission deadline of 15 May 2025. Eligible candidates should demonstrate a commitment to peace, possess relevant work experience, and exhibit leadership skills.