The Rotary Foundation is offering 100 fully funded
academic fellowships for world-wide students. Two types of peace fellowships
are available i.e. master and professional development certificate fellowships.
The fellowship is intended for individuals who have chosen a
career related to international relations, peace, and conflict resolution; who
have work experience in these areas and who have a commitment to community or
international humanitarian service and to working for peace. Applicants should
consider these objectives carefully before applying.
The Rotary Peace Fellowship is the premier academic
scholarship of The Rotary Foundation, supporting Rotary’s mission to empower,
educate, and increase the capacity of peacebuilders through rigorous academic
training, practice, and global networking opportunities. Through this
experience, Rotary Peace Fellows build the skills needed to become leaders and
catalysts for peace and conflict resolution both in their communities and around
the globe.
International applicants for whom English is not the first
language must submit a TOEFL or IELTS score. TOEFL (Test of English as a
Foreign Language) iBT: Score 100 or higher (600 on the paper-based test)
and IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – Score 7.0 or
higher
Study Subject(s): Fellowships are awarded in fields
related to peace and conflict resolution and prevention.
Course Level: Fellows will earn a master degree
at Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in USA,
International Christian University in Japan, University of Bradford in UK,
University of Queensland in Australia and Uppsala University in Sweden or
a professional development certificate at Chulalongkorn University in
Bangkok, Thailand.
Eligibility: The Rotary Peace Fellowship is designed
for professionals with work experience in international relations or peace and
conflict prevention and resolution. Fellows are committed to community and
international service and the pursuit of peace. Applicants must also meet the
following requirements:
-Proficiency in English; proficiency in a second language is strongly recommended
-Strong commitment to international understanding and peace as demonstrated through professional and academic achievements and personal or community service
-Excellent leadership skills
-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
-Proficiency in English; proficiency in a second language is strongly recommended
-Strong commitment to international understanding and peace as demonstrated through professional and academic achievements and personal or community service
-Excellent leadership skills
-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
Nationality: Citizens from around the
world are eligible for these Rotary Peace fellowships.
What does it cover? These fellowships cover tuition and
fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and
field-study expenses.
Notification: Receive notice of selection results in
November. If you are chosen for a fellowship, you will receive the name of the
Peace Center where you will study.
How to Apply: Follow these steps to ensure that your
application receives consideration. Find complete information about the process
in the application and frequently asked questions document.
-Read the entire application before you begin.
-Thoroughly research the curriculum and programs at each of the Rotary Peace Centers.
-Master’s degree applicants: Collect all academic transcripts, test scores, and any other documents required by preferred universities as noted on the fellowship application. All supplementary materials must be in English. Certificate applicants: Academic transcripts or scores are not needed.
-Inform your local Rotary district that you are applying for a peace fellowship, and request an interview. District endorsement is required to complete the application process. TIP: Your local Rotary club can help you connect with your district. Use Club Finder to locate the club nearest you. Club interviews and endorsements are strongly encouraged but not required for applicants who have district support.
-Prior to interviews, fill out the application form, attach the required supplementary materials (test scores, academic or professional recommendations, essays), and submit them to your Rotary district no later than 31 May.
-Complete an interview with district representatives. Districts must submit endorsed applications to The Rotary Foundation by 1 July.
-Apply for admission to the university where you will study. Being chosen for a fellowship does not mean you have been admitted to the university.
-Read the entire application before you begin.
-Thoroughly research the curriculum and programs at each of the Rotary Peace Centers.
-Master’s degree applicants: Collect all academic transcripts, test scores, and any other documents required by preferred universities as noted on the fellowship application. All supplementary materials must be in English. Certificate applicants: Academic transcripts or scores are not needed.
-Inform your local Rotary district that you are applying for a peace fellowship, and request an interview. District endorsement is required to complete the application process. TIP: Your local Rotary club can help you connect with your district. Use Club Finder to locate the club nearest you. Club interviews and endorsements are strongly encouraged but not required for applicants who have district support.
-Prior to interviews, fill out the application form, attach the required supplementary materials (test scores, academic or professional recommendations, essays), and submit them to your Rotary district no later than 31 May.
-Complete an interview with district representatives. Districts must submit endorsed applications to The Rotary Foundation by 1 July.
-Apply for admission to the university where you will study. Being chosen for a fellowship does not mean you have been admitted to the university.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for
candidates to submit applications to their district is 31 May. Districts must
submit endorsed applications to The Rotary Foundation by 1 July.
Read more: Rotary Peace Fellowships, 2016-2017 Scholarship Positions 2016 2017
http://scholarship-positions.com
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