Up to 130 fully funded fellowships are given out by Rotary each year to deserving leaders from all around the world who wish to study at one of peace centers.

The Rotary Peace Centers program builds the capability of peace and development professionals to become effective peace catalysts via academic training, practice, and worldwide networking opportunities.

As leaders in national governments, non-governmental organizations, education and research, law enforcement, the media and the arts, and international organizations like the United Nations, more than 1,500 program graduates are employed in more than 115 countries.

The fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and internship and field-study expenses.

Qualified candidates must:

• Have three years of related work experience for the master’s program.
• Have five years of related work experience for the certificate program and be able to explain how their plan to promote peace aligns with Rotary’s mission.
• Be proficient in English.
• Have a bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Have a strong commitment to cross-cultural understanding and peace.

• Candidates must have at least three years between the completion of their most recent academic degree program (undergraduate or graduate degree) and their intended start date for the fellowship.

  Candidates currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program are not eligible to apply.