Each year, Rotary funds some of the world's most dedicated and brightest professionals to study at Rotary Peace Centers. Through training, study, and practice, Rotary Peace Fellows become leaders and catalysts for peace and conflict resolution; many go on to careers in national governments, NGOs, the military, law enforcement, and international organizations like the United Nations and World Bank.
Applications for the 2019-20 Rotary Peace Fellowship program are now being accepted. The deadline for applicants to submit applications to their district is 31 May. Districts must submit endorsed applications to The Rotary Foundation by 1 July. Review district endorsement instructions.
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Master’s degree program:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of three years of relevant full-time work experience
- Proficiency in English; proficiency in a second language is strongly recommended o Non-native English speakers are required to submit a valid TOEFL or IELTS score. TOEFL/ IELTS scores are valid for two years from test date.
- Strong commitment to international understanding and peace, as demonstrated through professional and academic achievements and personal or community service activities
- Excellent leadership skills
Professional development certificate program:
- Strong academic background
- Minimum of five years of relevant full-time work experience (see definition below)
- 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 activities
- Excellent leadership skills 3 Candidates with disabilities are eligible for Rotary Foundation awards and must not be overlooked.
*Before applying, make sure you are eligible for the fellowship by reviewing the following restrictions: Rotary Peace Fellowships may not be used for PhD study, even if it is possible to complete such a degree at a Rotary Peace Center university within the fellowship period. Recipients of Rotary global grant scholarships or Rotary Peace Fellowships in the professional development certificate program cannot apply to the Rotary Peace Fellowship master’s degree program until at least three years after the scholarship or fellowship ends. Recipients of the Rotary Peace Fellowships in the master’s degree program cannot apply to the professional development certificate program until at least five years after completion of the master’s degree program. The following people are ineligible for master’s degree fellowships. They may apply for the professional development program but, if selected, must pay for all costs associated with the program: Active Rotarians Employees of a Rotary club, a Rotary district, Rotary International, or another Rotary entity Spouses, lineal descendants (children or grandchildren by blood or legal adoption), spouses of lineal descendants, or ancestors (parents or grandparents by blood) of any living person in the categories above Former Rotarians and their relatives as described above (until 36 months after resignation) Candidates cannot be considered for both the master’s degree program and the professional development certificate program at the same time. You will be asked to indicate your preference on the application
The Rotary Peace Fellowship is the premier academic scholarship that The Rotary Foundation offers. Through rigorous academic training, field experience, and global networking opportunities, Rotary Peace Fellows develop the skills they need to become leaders and catalysts for peace and conflict resolution in their communities and around the globe. The fellowship is for people who have chosen a career in international relations, peace, and conflict resolution; have work experience in these areas; and have demonstrated a commitment to community or international humanitarian service and to working for peace. The Rotary Foundation offers two types of fellowships: a master’s degree program and a professional development certificate program.
For more information check the attached file or visit the web page: https://my.rotary.org/en/peace-fellowship-application
The Rotary Foundation offers a comprehensive funding package for all Rotary Peace Fellows. For master’s degree fellows, the Foundation covers expenses related to tuition, room and board, travel to and from Peace Center, internship experiences, conferences, and research. Professional certificate program fellows receive funding for expenses related to tuition, on-campus accommodation, course materials, insurance, travel to and from Peace Center, and field study experiences.
If you are interested in applying to this opportunity please follow all the requierements of the Rotary Fellowship and inform about your application via email to angelaberdugo@apccolombia.gov.co.
