The Rotary Peace Fellowship Application Is Now Open! For 2026-27 Apply Online

The Rotary Peace Fellowship Program for 2026/27 offers an exceptional opportunity for aspiring leaders dedicated to peace and conflict resolution.
With 130 fully funded scholarships available—comprising 50 Master’s programs and 80 certificate programs—participants can study in prestigious institutions across the USA, UK, Japan, Sweden, Turkiye, Australia, and Uganda.
This comprehensive scholarship covers airfare, tuition, stipends, accommodation, insurance, and living expenses, empowering fellows to gain invaluable knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.
Rotary Peace Centers are possible through the generous support of donors. Help us create the next generation of peacebuilders with a gift to the Rotary Peace Centers.
Peacebuilding is a cornerstone of our mission as a humanitarian service organization and is one of Rotary’s areas of focus — the channels of activity through which our members make their mark on the world.
Our programs, grants and fellowships focus on creating environments where peace can be built and maintained. Rotary believes that if concerned citizens work together to create peace locally, lasting change can happen globally.
Application timeline
The Rotary Peace Fellowship application is now open! The 2026-27 Rotary Peace Fellowship application is available online through 15 May 2025.
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Choose the program that’s right for you
Master’s degree programs
Accepted candidates study peace and development issues with research-informed teaching and a diverse student body. The programs last 15 to 24 months and include a two- to three-month field study, which participants design themselves.
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Professional development certificate program
During the one-year blended learning program, experienced peace and development professionals with diverse backgrounds gain practical skills to promote peace within their communities and regions.
Fellows complete field studies and design and carry out a social change initiative. This postgraduate certificate program is intended for working professionals.
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