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The Rotary Peace Fellowship program is a fully funded master’s degree or certificate in peace and development studies. Every year, 130 individuals are selected to receive a generous award from The Rotary Foundation that funds tuition, living expenses, international field experience, and research/conference opportunities at one of the Rotary Peace Centers, located within eight leading universities around the world.

Master’s degree – for entry to mid-level peace and development professionals

• 15-24 month program, small-group classroom learning, in fields related to peace and development
• Intended for leaders near the start of their careers
• 50 fellows selected annually to study at one of five Rotary Peace Centers at partner universities, which offer interdisciplinary curricula with research-informed teaching
• 2-3 month field study experience to develop practical skills
• Fellows connect with an international cohort of fellows, thought leaders, and a global network of Rotarians

Professional Development Certificate – for mid-level peace and development professionals

• Yearlong program that blends online learning, in-person classes, and an independent project, based at a Rotary Peace Center in Thailand or Uganda
• Intended for social change leaders with extensive experience working in peace-related fields
• 80 fellows selected annually to earn a certificate in peace and development studies
• Interdisciplinary program includes a two-week online preliminary course, 10 weeks of on-site courses with field studies, a nine-month period during which fellows implement a social change initiative (with interactive online sessions), and an on-site capstone seminar