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Rotary Peace Fellowship 2024/25 is a prestigious program that provides a unique opportunity for early-career professionals to pursue their passion for peace and conflict resolution. The fellowship offers rigorous academic training, practical field experience, and extensive networking opportunities to prepare its recipients for leadership roles in the field. In this guide, we will explore the Master’s Degree Programs offered by Rotary Peace Fellowship, including eligibility requirements, fellowship components, and the application process.
Is the master’s degree fellowship right for me?
Rotary Peace Fellowship is looking for early-career candidates who demonstrate a strong academic record, a commitment to peace and conflict resolution, and work experience in peace and development. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three years of full-time relevant experience in peace or development work. They should also have the potential for leadership and a record of prior achievements in peacebuilding.
Rotary Peace Fellowship Eligibility
Master’s degree candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of full-time relevant experience in peace or development work. They should have a strong commitment to cross-cultural understanding and peace, as demonstrated through professional and academic achievements and personal or community service. Candidates must also be proficient in English and have a gap of at least three years between the completion of their most recent academic degree program (undergraduate or graduate degree) and their intended start date for the fellowship. Candidates currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program are not eligible to apply.
Rotary Peace Fellows who have completed the certificate program, or a Global Grant Scholarship, must wait three years between the end date of that program and their intended start date for the fellowship. The fellowship encourages people with disabilities and people from other diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodations as needed to people with disabilities.
Rotary Peace Fellowship Components
The Master’s degree program includes academic training, applied field experience, networking opportunities, workshop series, and a final seminar.
Academic Training: Fellows will learn research-based theories and approaches to peace and development. The program offers a rigorous curriculum that provides a solid theoretical foundation for peacebuilding and conflict resolution. Fellows can choose from five universities located in the USA, Japan, England, Australia, and Sweden.
Applied Field Experience: Fellows will build practical skills through a self-designed, two- to three-month field experience. The program encourages fellows to create their own experience that aligns with their career goals and interests. The field experience offers an opportunity to apply the knowledge gained from academic training to real-world situations.
Networking: Fellows will expand their global network of academics, peace workers, and Rotary members. The program provides a unique opportunity to connect with a diverse group of professionals and build lifelong relationships. Fellows will also have access to Rotary’s global network of more than 1.2 million members.
Workshop Series: Fellows will develop professional skills in peacebuilding and development. The program offers a series of workshops that focus on practical skills, such as project management, conflict analysis, and communication. The workshops are designed to enhance the fellow’s professional skills and prepare them for leadership roles in the field.
Final Seminar: Fellows will present their master’s research. The program culminates in a final seminar where fellows will present their research to a panel of experts. The seminar provides an opportunity for fellows to showcase their research and receive feedback from their peers and experts in the field.
Master’s Program University Partners
Rotary Peace Fellowship offers Master’s degree programs in partnership with five universities located in the USA, Japan, England, Australia, and Sweden. The programs offer a unique opportunity for fellows to study in different countries and cultures and gain a global perspective on peace and conflict resolution.
- Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA: Fellows can pursue a master’s degree in international development policy from Duke or a master’s degree from various departments at UNC. They can also earn a graduate certificate in international peace and conflict resolution from UNC.
- International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan: Fellows pursue a master’s degree in Peace Studies within the Department of Public Policy and Social Research. The ICU Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is known for its interdisciplinary program and liberal arts approach.
- University of Bradford, Bradford, England: The Division of Peace Studies and International Development at Bradford offers several master’s degrees related to peace, conflict, security, and development. It is the largest program of its kind in the world.
- University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia: Fellows can earn a master’s degree in international studies and peace and conflict studies at the Graduate Centre of Governance and International Affairs.
- Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden: The Department of Peace and Conflict Studies at Uppsala University offers a master’s degree in social science. The department is internationally renowned for its free and globally accessible collection of data related to armed conflict and organized violence.
Rotary Peace Fellowship Application
If you are interested in applying for a Rotary Peace Fellowship, it is important to thoroughly review the eligibility requirements, as well as the curriculum and programs offered at each Rotary Peace Center. Additionally, engaging with Rotary by connecting with a local club is strongly encouraged and can provide valuable insight into Rotary’s work in the community and around the world.
The application process for the Rotary Peace Fellowship for the 2024-25 academic year is now open, and interested candidates have until May 15 to submit their applications to The Rotary Foundation. Rotary endorsers must submit endorsements to The Rotary Foundation by July 1. Here is the application link.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Rotary Peace Fellowship 2024/25 is an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals who are committed to peace and conflict resolution. The fellowship provides academic training, applied field experience, networking opportunities, and professional skills development in peacebuilding and development. Additionally, fellows are able to earn a master’s degree from one of the prestigious universities partnered with the Rotary Peace Center. If you meet the eligibility criteria and have a strong commitment to peace and cross-cultural understanding, the Rotary Peace Fellowship may be the right opportunity for you.
