The Rotary Foundation has announced applications for its flagship “Rotary Peace Fellowship Program” for the Academic year 2027-28 and invites applications from talented early to mid-career professionals dedicated to peace and development from around the world. A fully funded fellowship program designed for dedicated leaders with work experience in development and peace to study a Master’s or Professional development certificate course at one of its specialized Rotary Peace Centers located in the USA, Japan, the UK, Australia, Sweden, Uganda, and Turkey.
The fellowship offers two tracks 1. Master’s degree: 1-2 year course focused on peace and development. 2. Certificate courses: A one-year course for mid-career professionals focused on hands-on training on peacebuilding skills. Each year, the fellowship awards up to 170 fellowships, out of which 50 are for master’s degrees and 120 for certificate courses. The Rotary Foundation covers all the costs related to the program. The coverage includes full tuition fees coverage, a stipend to cover living expenses, airfare coverage, health insurance, and more. The application process is online, and the last date for the application submission is 15th May 2026. Learn more about the program below.
Rotary Peace Fellowship 2027-28: Overview
- Hosted by: Rotary Foundation
- Location: Rotary Peace Centers (Worldwide)
- Eligible Countries: Open for All
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Programs: Master’s & Certification courses
- Application Deadline: May 15th, 2026
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Degree Duration
Master’s Degree: 1-2 Years, including 2-3 months of field work
Professional Certification Course: One year (On-site or Online)
Rotary Peace Centers
Centers for Master’s degree
- Rotary Center for Master’s Degree
- University of Queensland, Australia
- University of Bradford, UK
- Uppsala University, Sweden
- International Christian University, Japan
- Duke University, USA
Centers for Certification Course
- Bahçeşehir University, Turkey
- Makerere University, Uganda
- Symbiosos University, India
Coverage
The Rotary Fellowship offers the following support:
- Full tuition fees coverage
- Stipend to cover living expenses
- Round trip airfare costs
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Field and internship allowance
Eligiblity Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria to apply:
- The fellowship is open to all nationalities
- Have completed a bachelor’s degree in relevant fields
- Demonstrate excellent academic achievements
- Demonstrate leadership potential and commitment to development & Peace
- for Master’s: Minimum 3 Years of professional work experience in peace, development, or related areas
- For Certification: Minimum 5 years of professional work experience in the relevant area
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How to Apply?
The application process for the Rotary Peace fellowship is online via offical Rotary application portal. Individuals meeting the fellowship requirements must visit the offical link below, complete the online application by May 15th, 2026.
APPLY FOR ROTARY PEACE FELLOWSHIP 2027
