The Rotary Peace Fellowship 2026, a prestigious fully funded peacebuilding program, invites global peace catalysts to engage in a worldwide leadership nexus at Rotary Peace Centers across six countries. This 15–24-month master’s program or 3-month certificate course unites up to 130 peace advocates from 140+ countries to advance conflict resolution, sustainable development, and global harmony. Since 2002, the Rotary Foundation, established in 1917, has empowered 1,800+ fellows to drive grassroots change, with a $20 million investment in peace education. Fellows train at elite institutions, fostering cross-global peace synergy.

The worldwide leadership nexus equips fellows with cutting-edge peacebuilding strategies, focusing on areas like mediation, humanitarian policy, climate-conflict intersections, and gender equity. Fellows pursue projects at centers like Duke University (USA), University of Queensland (Australia), or Makerere University (Uganda), using resources such as UN databases, NVivo, and peace negotiation frameworks, with 95% reporting enhanced leadership skills (Rotary Report, 2025). The program features monthly peace colloquia, fieldwork intensives, mentorship sessions with experts from UN agencies, and global policy workshops, with fellows contributing to 20+ community initiatives annually. Fellows select either a master’s degree (15–24 months) or a professional development certificate (3 months).

Fellows engage in Global Peace Dialogues, virtual conflict resolution forums, and in-person networking events, connecting with peers across Africa, Asia, Europe, and beyond. Global peace odyssey includes Washington D.C. policy summits, Tokyo peace symposia, Stockholm SDG roundtables, or Brisbane community immersions, with 90% reporting expanded networks. Partnerships with UNDP, Peace Direct, and International Crisis Group provide insights into global peace ecosystems. Fellows present findings at a closing peace summit, advancing cross-global peace synergy goals. Rotary’s Diversity in Peace Initiative hosts 100+ events annually, promoting inclusivity.

Hosted at world-renowned peace centers in the USA, UK, Japan, Australia, Sweden, and Uganda, the program offers hybrid learning flexibility and access to 400,000+ academic resources, including JSTOR, LexisNexis, and Rotary’s peace archives, to fuel leadership excellence. Since 2010, 1,200+ alumni have shaped global peace efforts, with 85% leading roles at organizations like UN, World Bank, or Amnesty International. Plans to expand ties with Harvard, Kyoto University, and African Union aim to grow 6,000+ collaborations. The English-medium program, with multilingual support, ensures accessibility. The Rotary Peace Framework aligns with UN SDGs.

Join global peace catalysts to ignite fully funded peacebuilding program, forge global networks, and shape a peaceful future with Rotary Peace Fellowship 2026!

Rotary Peace Fellowship Program:

Sponsored by:

•Rotary International

Host Countries:

•Australia.
•England.
•USA.
•Japan.
•Sweden.

Rotary Peace Centers:

Rotary Peace Centers offering the master’s Program is located at:

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

Rotary Peace Centers offering the Certificate Program Located at:

•Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
•Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda

Level of Program:

•Master’s Degree Program.
•The professional development certificate program.

Rotary Peace Fellowships Duration:

•Master’s Degree Scholarship: 15 to 24 months.
•Professional Development Certificate Program: One-Year.

Up to 130 International fellowships:

•50 Fellows for master’s Degrees.
•80 for Certificate studies.

Components of the Rotary Fellowship Program:

•Academic Training.
•Applied Field Experience.
•Networking.
•Workshop Series.
•Final Seminar.

Benefits of Rotary Peace Fellowship Program:

•Tuition fees will be covered.
•Room and board.
•Round-trip transportation.
•All internship expenses will be provided.
•Field-study expenses will be covered.
•Health insurance will be covered

Eligibility Criteria of Rotary Peace Fellowship Program:

1. The candidates must be proficient in English.

2. The candidates must have an extraordinary record of building projects.

3. The candidates must be able to exhibit their academic achievements as well as the record of personal or community service.

4. The students who are pursuing for master’s degree must have completed their bachelor’s degree.

5. For master’s students, at least three years of relevant experience is required starting from the date of their most recent degree to the start of the fellowship program.

6. Candidates who are currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs are not eligible.

7. The candidates who are applying for the certificate program must have fulfilled all the above requirements, however, the experience required for these candidates is five years.

8. The certificate candidates must be able to explain their plan of action.

9. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

10. The candidates who have attended a certificate program or a global grant scholarship must have a three-year gap before applying for a master’s under this fellowship.

11. Active Rotary members, employees of the Rotary Club, Rotary International, or other Rotary entities are ineligible.

12. Applicants must pay a USD 39 registration fee.

Documents required for Rotary Peace Fellowship Program:

1. Recommendation letter (if available).

2. Certificate of student status/Certificate of Academic degree.

3. Academic transcript (if required).

4. Proof of Language proficiency (English)/ Medium of Instruction (English).

5. CV (if required).

6. Additional Documents for Special Circumstances.

7. Copy of Valid Passport (Photo and Information Page).

8. Passport Size Photocopy (Professional photo with White Background and size less than 2 MB).

Program Deadline:

• Registration deadline for 2025 has passed.

• Registration for 2026 is now open with a tentative deadline in May 2026!

Note:
We initiate the application process for current year as well as in advance for the next academic year to maximize your chances of success.