Organization Overview

Rotary is a global system of 1.2 million peers, colleagues, members, and problem-solvers who see a society where people join together and seek action to bring about progressive change – across the planet, in our societies, and within ourselves.

It takes real ambition and determination to tackle problems. Rotary’s members in practice have used their enthusiasm, resources, and expertise to focus on environmental initiatives on more than 110 years. From schooling and stability to sanitation and safety, they are actively working to improve the environment and they remain committed to the end.

Rotary supports others, encourages dignity, and develops understanding of the world, goodwill, and harmony through its association of corporate, intellectual, and community leaders.

Rotary members think they own a mutual responsibility to act on the most serious environmental problems. Their 35,000+ clubs work together to:

• Grow local economies
• Fight disease
• Promote peace
• Provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene
• Save mothers and children
• Support education

They act differently and they see differently. Their interdisciplinary perspective helps them address unique challenges. They think differently too. They bring innovation and experience to social concerns — and come up with solutions that are exceptional.

Furthermore, they give priority to behaving responsibly, where its commitment and dedication create permanent progress. They make a difference, last but not least, at home and around the globe. Its leaders can be traced around the world and in large societies.

Additionally, Rotary respects diversity and embraces the efforts of people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, nationality, color, color, capacity, sexuality, socioeconomic status, community, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, as an international network that aims to make a world where citizens collaborate and take action to create a meaningful change.

Organization History

Rotary started with one man’s dream: Paul Harris. On 23 February 1905, the Chicago attorney founded the Chicago Rotary Club, where people of diverse backgrounds could discuss ideas and establish lasting, lifelong friendships.

Through time, Rotary slowly expanded its scope and mission to charitable aid. Members have a long history of addressing problems within their cultures and all over the globe.

That commitment persists today through a still globally recognized organization. Rotary had clubs on six continents, just 16 years after it was formed. Today their leaders cover the globe, seeking to address some of the most difficult global problems.

Rotary Scholarship Overview

Every year, up to 130 fully funded Rotary Scholarships are granted to outstanding individuals from around the world to study at one of their peace facilities.

The Rotary Peace Centers initiative is building the potential of peace and development experts or clinicians to become skilled and influential catalysts for peace through academic training, practice, and global career opportunities. The Rotary Scholarship pays tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip accommodation as well as all expenses incurred to internship and field research.

The Rotary Peace Centers have educated more than 1,300 members, who now serve in more than 115 nations, since the program began in 2002. Others act as representatives of states, Charities, the military, education, law enforcement, and international organizations such as the UN, and the World Bank.

The Rotary Scholarship is tailored for members with peace and development experience in the field.

Their approved members are devoted to service to society and international community and to establish unity. The Rotary Foundation grants up to 50 Master’s Degree Fellowships and 80 Certificate Studies at Premier Universities annually.

All accepted applicants are entitled to choose the program that suits them.

Through research-informed training and a varied student body, accepted applicants will explore peace and development issues in the Master’s degree courses. The plans lasts 15 to 24 months, which will include a two or three-month field study planned by students.

Furthermore, trained peace and development professionals of different backgrounds acquire practical skills in promoting peace within their communities and around the globe during the one-year training for the professional development credential program. The successful candidates perform conceptual study, and also design and implement a system for social change.

Eligibility

Master’s degree candidates must:

• Expertise in English
• Have an Undergraduate degree
• Have a deep commitment to cross-cultural understanding and harmony, as evidenced by academic and professional accomplishments and personal or community service
• Potential for leadership
• Have at minimum 3 years of full time peace or development experience in the field

If you are a committed Rotary leader, employee of a Rotary Club, Rotary International, or other Rotary organization, you are not qualified for the Rotary Scholarship. Rotary Peace Fellows who have finished the certificate program must wait three years before qualifying for the master’s degree course.

On the other hand, certificate candidates must:

• Be proficient in English
• Have a bachelor’s degree
• Have a strong commitment to cross-cultural understanding and peace as evidenced by educational, scholarly and personal or community service achievements
• Justify leadership skills
• Be capable of explaining how their peace building program aligns with the goal of Rotary
• Candidates for Makerere University: Either be from the region or currently working in the region

Rotary Peace Fellows who have completed the master’s degree program must wait five years to apply for the certificate program.

How to Apply

Take these actions to ensure attention is granted to your submission.

• Review the eligibility restrictions.
• Research the curriculum and programs at each of the Rotary Peace Centers. You will be required to select two centers for the Master’s program that you choose and one center for the diploma course.
• Send your submission by May 31 through https://rotary.embark.com/apply/2021. Applications require a CV, college and/or technical qualifications, essays, transcripts, social impact program (only certificate) and test scores (only master’s). All the documents must be available in English.
• Get endorsed. You need to link with a Rotary District as part of the application process and get approved. Districts are Rotary members based regionally spread all over the globe. Using the web portal you will recognize and contact your local Rotary group directly. You will then be questioned by the board with a recommendation on approval of your proposal.
• Engage with Rotary. Use the Club Finder to find the closest Rotary club. Trying to connect with a club is a way to learn about the good Rotary does in your region and internationally. Suggestions on clubs are voluntary but highly recommended as part of your submission.
• Await selection results. Notifications will be sent out via email in November. If you are chosen for the Rotary Scholarship, you’ll be told which Peace Center you’ll be training at.
• Apply for university applications, where the Peace Center is located. Being selected for the Rotary Scholarship does not mean you become admitted to the university.

Deadline of Rotary Scholarship

The organization is now accepting submissions for Rotary Scholarship program academic year 2021-2022. Candidates are required to submit applications to their district by 31 May. Districts will send Rotary Organization accredited applications by 1 July.

Contact Person

World Headquarters
+1 866-976-8279 (toll free)
+1 847-866-3000
Rotary International
One Rotary Center
1560 Sherman Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201-3698, USA

South Asia
Tel: (91-11) 42250101, Fax: (91-11) 42250191
Pullman/Novotel Commercial Tower, First Floor, Asset No. 2, Hospitality District, Aerocity (Near IGI Airport)
New Delhi 110037
India

South Pacific and Philippines
Tel: (61-2) 8894-9800, Fax: (61-2) 8894-9899
Level 2, 60 Phillip Street
Parramatta, NSW 2150
Australia

Link to Official Website

rotary.org