Rotary Peace Fellowship 2026
About this scholarship
The Rotary Peace Fellowship is a fully funded programme for experienced leaders to study peace and development through master's or professional certificate programmes at Rotary Peace Centers worldwide.
The Rotary Peace Fellowship is a prestigious international programme run by Rotary International to develop skilled leaders in peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and development. It supports study at selected Rotary Peace Centers hosted by partner universities in several countries.
The fellowship typically funds two pathways: a master's degree at participating universities and a professional development certificate for mid-career professionals. According to recent postings, master's programmes are hosted at Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the United States, International Christian University in Japan, the University of Bradford in the United Kingdom, the University of Queensland in Australia, and Uppsala University in Sweden. Certificate programmes are hosted at Makerere University in Uganda, Bahçeşehir University in Türkiye, and Symbiosis International University in India.
This is generally a fully funded opportunity. Coverage commonly includes tuition, room and board or accommodation support, round-trip airfare, internship and field-study expenses, health insurance, and living support. The programme is aimed at applicants with a strong academic background, clear leadership potential, and significant relevant work experience in areas connected to peace, conflict resolution, development, or public service.
Recent reference postings indicate that applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in a related field and usually need at least three years of relevant work experience for the master's programme or five years for the certificate programme. A minimum gap of three years between the most recent academic degree and the fellowship start date may also apply.
Applications are usually submitted online through Rotary's official fellowship portal. Because requirements can vary slightly by pathway and cycle, applicants should review the current guidance carefully, prepare academic records and supporting documents early, and confirm eligibility, host center options, and deadlines before applying.
Eligibility
Who can apply for this scholarship
Open to applicants of all nationalities. Applicants are generally expected to have a bachelor's degree in a related field, strong academic performance, demonstrated leadership potential, and relevant professional experience in peace, development, conflict resolution, public service, or related areas. Recent postings indicate at least three years of relevant work experience for the master's programme and five years for the certificate programme, with a minimum three-year gap between the most recent academic degree and the intended fellowship start date.
Requirements
Documents typically needed to apply
Language requirements
English language proficiency is typically required by the host university or programme.
Where you can use this
Open positions accepting Rotary Peace Fellowship.
