Rotary Peace Fellowships
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The previous application cycle (2025–26) closed on 1 July 2026. The upcoming 2026–27 cycle is expected to open soon. We will update the links here as soon as the official notification is released.
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Comprehensive guide for Rotary Peace Fellowships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.
Benefits & Financial Support
The Rotary Peace Fellowship is fully funded. It covers tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation for flights, and all internship and field-study expenses. The estimated annual value is approximately $75,000 USD, which converts to about 6,225,000 INR (at an approximate exchange rate of 1 USD = 83 INR).
Inclusions
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Academic
Degree:** A bachelor's degree or equivalent, with strong academic achievement (minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, roughly 75%). - **
Work
Experience:** A minimum of three years of combined paid or unpaid full-time relevant work experience in peace and development. - **
Time
Gap:** Candidates must have at least three years between the completion of their most recent academic degree program (undergraduate or graduate) and their intended fellowship start date
Candidates currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program are not eligible. - **
Commitment:** Demonstrated strong commitment to international understanding and peace through professional, academic, personal, and community service activities. - **
Leadership
Skills:** Excellent demonstrated leadership skills. - **
Language
Proficiency:** Proficiency in English is required (TOEFL or IELTS scores for non-native English speakers)
Proficiency in a second language is strongly recommended. - **Nationality/
Residency:** Fellows can only be assigned to a Peace Center outside their home country or country of permanent residence
US citizens may not apply to the Duke-UNC Rotary Peace Center in the United States. - **
Ineligibility:** Active Rotarians, honorary Rotary members, employees of a Rotary club or district, Rotary International, or other Rotary entity, and their spouses, lineal descendants (children or grandchildren), spouses of lineal descendants, or ancestors are not eligible
Former Rotarians and their relatives (within 36 months of resignation) are also ineligible. - **
Previous
Fellowships:** Recipients of Rotary Global Grant Scholarships or Rotary Peace Fellowships in the professional development certificate program must wait three years after completion to apply for the master's degree program.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Masters
Must be enrolled in Masters. Minimum 75% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
The selection process is globally competitive and based on personal, academic, leadership, and professional achievements
It involves multiple stages: 1. **
District
Review:** Applicants first submit their application to a local Rotary district
The district conducts an interview and, if suitable, endorses the application. 2. **
Rotary
Peace
Centers
Committee
Review:** The Rotary Peace Centers Committee, comprising Rotary members and university representatives, reviews endorsed applications. 3. **
Criteria:** Applications are assessed based on eligibility, English proficiency, commitment to peace and development, leadership potential, compatibility with fellowship objectives, academic record, and fit with preferred university programs. 4. **
Final
Selection:** Finalists are selected, and all candidates are notified of the results in November. 5. **
University
Admission:** Selected fellows must then apply for and gain admission to their assigned Rotary Peace Center university
Fellowship selection does not guarantee university admission.
Renewal Policy
The Rotary Peace Fellowship is a one-time award for a Master's degree program (15-24 months) or a Professional Development Certificate (3 months)
It is not renewable in the traditional sense for subsequent years of the same program
However, there are restrictions for applying to different
Rotary programs after completing a fellowship: recipients of a Rotary Global Grant scholarship or a Rotary Peace Fellowship (certificate program) must wait three years after completion to apply for the master's degree program, and master's degree fellows must wait five years to apply for the certificate program.
Application Process
- 1**Review Eligibility
** Thoroughly check all eligibility requirements and restrictions on the official Rotary website.
- 2**Research Peace Centers
** Explore the curriculum and programs offered at each Rotary Peace Center. Master's degree applicants must rank two preferred centers.
- 3**Prepare Documents
** Gather all required application materials, including your resume/CV, two recommendations, personal statement video, essays, academic transcripts (for Master's), and English proficiency test scores (if applicable).
- 4**Submit Online Application
** The application for the 2026-2027 academic year will open in February 2026. Submit your complete online application in English by May 15, 2026.
- 5**Obtain District Endorsement
** Connect with your local Rotary district for an interview. Your application must be endorsed by the district, and the endorsement must be submitted to The Rotary Foundation by July 1, 2026.
- 6**Await Selection Results
** You will be notified of selection results in November 2026. If selected, you will be informed of your assigned Peace Center.
- 7**Apply to University
** After selection, you must apply for admission to your designated Rotary Peace Center university and meet all of its specific admission requirements. Being selected for the fellowship does not guarantee university admission.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
1 July 2026
Applications for the 2027-2028 academic year (often referred to as the 2027 intake) opened on February 1, 2026. Applicants were required to submit their materials by May 15, 2026, with the final district endorsement deadline to The Rotary Foundation being July 1, 2026.
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.When does the application period for the 2026-2027 Rotary Peace Fellowship open and close?
Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year will open in February 2026. Candidates must submit their applications by May 15, 2026, and district endorsements are due by July 1, 2026.
Q.Is the Rotary Peace Fellowship a full scholarship, and what does it cover?
Yes, it is a fully funded fellowship. It covers tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses.
Q.Can I apply to study in my home country, especially the United States?
Fellows can only be assigned to a Rotary Peace Center outside of their home country or country of permanent residence. For applicants from the United States, this means they cannot apply to the Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Peace Center.
Q.Do I need to be accepted into a university before applying for the Rotary Peace Fellowship?
No, you should not apply to any Rotary Peace Center university partner until Rotary notifies you that you have been selected for the fellowship. If you are selected, you will then need to apply for and gain admission to your assigned university.
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