Rotary Peace Fellowships 2027-28 (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the Rotary Peace Fellowships 2027-28. This prestigious, fully funded fellowship is offered by Rotary International to outstanding leaders from around the world who are committed to peace and development. The program provides up to 170 fellowships every year for either a Master’s degree or a Professional Development Certificate. It covers all major expenses and offers world-class academic training, practical experience, and a global network of peacebuilders. The application deadline is 15 May 2026. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: Master’s Degree or Professional Development Certificate
• Number of Fellowships: Up to 170 per year (50 for Master’s + 120 for Certificate)
• Host Countries: Australia, UK, USA, Japan, Sweden, Uganda, Türkiye, and India
• Application Deadline: 15 May 2026
• Funding Type: Fully Funded
• Application Fee: No application fee
• Open To: International applicants from all Nationalities.

What This Scholarship Offers:

• Full coverage of tuition and fees
• Free accommodation and meals (room and board)
• Round-trip air travel to and from the study country
• All internship and field-study expenses
• Health insurance
• Access to a global network of over 1,800 Rotary Peace Fellows working in 140+ countries
• Practical experience through field studies and real-world peace projects
• World-class training from top universities in peace and development

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Rotary Peace Centers:

Master’s Degree Centers

• University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
• University of Bradford, Bradford, England
• International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan
• Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
• Duke University & University of North Carolina, Durham & Chapel Hill, USA

Professional Development Certificate Centers

• Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
• Bahçeşehir University (BAU), Istanbul, Türkiye
• Symbiosis International University, Pune, India

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Be proficient in English
• Have a strong record of leadership and community or international service
• Show a clear commitment to peace and development work
• Have an excellent academic record

For Master’s Degree Program:

• Must have completed a Bachelor’s degree
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience

For Professional Development Certificate Program:

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience
• Must be a working professional

Ineligible Applicants:

• Current undergraduate or graduate students
• Active Rotary members or Rotary employees
• People who have already received a Rotary Peace Certificate or Global Grant Scholarship (must wait 3 years)

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How to Apply:

1. Visit the official Rotary Peace Fellowship website.
2. Complete the online application form.
3. Submit all required documents.
4. Get an endorsement from a Rotary club or district (submit by 1 July 2026).
5. Submit your final application before 15 May 2026.

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