The Rotary Peace Fellowships are offered on a world-competitive basis. Each Rotary district may nominate candidates for competition in the worldwide selection process. Up to 50 fellowships for master’s level studies are offered annually at one of five Rotary Peace Centers. Fellows can only be assigned to a center outside of their home country. Complete details of all of the Rotary Peace Centers and the application process can be found here. All Rotary Districts are encouraged to recruit qualified candidates in their area to apply for the fellowship.
At the Duke-UNC Rotary Peace Center, Rotary Peace Fellows are supported by the fellowship for the 21-month duration of the program. The fellowship includes funding for tuition and other university fees, a monthly stipend for room and board, a contingency fund, funding for conferences and research, summer internship support, and transportation between the fellow’s home and study destination at the start and end of the fellowship period.
The application deadline is May 15th, 2025.
• A strong commitment to international understanding and peace demonstrated through professional and academic achievements and personal and community service activities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• A four-year bachelor’s degree, with strong academic achievement (the equivalent of a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0).
• A minimum of three years’ combined paid or unpaid full-time relevant work experience, preferably more.
• Proficiency in a second language.
• All applicants must take the TOEFL or IELTS exams.
• Applicants to the University of North Carolina must take the GRE exam and we strongly recommend that all applicants to the Duke-UNC Rotary Peace Center take this exam.
Persons with disabilities are eligible and encouraged to apply. Interested candidates must apply for Rotary Peace Fellowships through their local Rotary club. If there is no local club in the applicant’s area, please contact Rotary staff at rotarycenters@rotary.org.