About this opportunity
The Rotary Peace Fellowship supports dedicated leaders with work experience in peace and development through master's degree or professional development certificate study at one of eight Rotary Peace Centers. Each year, The Rotary Foundation awards up to 170 funded fellowships — up to 50 for master's degrees and up to 120 for certificate studies. The fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and internship and field-study expenses. Master's programs last 15 to 24 months and include a two- to three-month field study, while the certificate program is a one-year blended learning program for working professionals. Since the program began in 2002, the Rotary Peace Centers have trained more than 1,900 fellows who now work in over 140 countries.
The Rotary Peace Fellowship is a partially funded fellowship offered by Rotary International for applicants heading to Multiple countries.
Who should apply?
This may be a fit if the following points describe you. Always use the official criteria as the final check.
- Applicants should have relevant work or service experience in peace, conflict resolution, development, or related fields
- Eligibility differs between master's and certificate routes
- Language, academic, and professional requirements should be verified on Rotary's official source
What the opportunity may offer
- Fellowship support may cover programme-related costs according to Rotary rules
- Study or professional development at Rotary Peace Centers
- Global peace and development network access
Required documents
- Official Rotary Peace Fellowship application
- Academic and professional background details
- Recommendations
- Essays, CV, language evidence, or programme-specific documents where required
Application process
- Open Rotary's official Peace Fellowships page
- Choose master's or certificate route
- Confirm current eligibility and timeline
- Prepare references and application responses
- Submit through Rotary's official process
Before you apply
- □Check the deadline in your own time zone
- □Confirm that you meet every eligibility condition set by Rotary International
- □Prepare your 4 required documents in the format asked for
- □Ask referees early and share the official instructions
- □Review the official source once more before submitting
Deadline notes
Not announced as a reusable date. Applicants should check Rotary's official Peace Fellowships page for the current cycle.
Frequently asked questions
Does Rotary offer different fellowship routes?
Is this only for recent graduates?
Where should applicants verify deadlines?
What does the Rotary Peace Fellowship cover?
According to Rotary International, the fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and internship and field-study expenses.
How many fellowships are awarded each year?
Rotary awards up to 170 funded fellowships a year. Each year, The Rotary Foundation awards up to 50 fellowships for master's degrees and up to 120 for certificate studies.
How long do the programmes last?
The master's degree programs last 15 to 24 months and include a two- to three-month field study. The professional development certificate program is a one-year blended learning program for working professionals.
Programme details can change. Check the original listing before you prepare or submit an application.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-27UShireZone is not affiliated with Rotary International. We never charge applicants to apply. Always verify details and submit through the official website.