Are you looking to make a significant impact on the world by promoting global peace and cooperation? Rotary International selects some of the world’s most dedicated and brightest professionals to receive fully funded fellowships to study at their six Rotary Peace Centers, including ICU. In just over a decade, the Rotary Peace Centers have trained more than 900 fellows for careers in peace building. Many of them go on to serve as leaders in national governments, NGOs, the military, law enforcement, and international organizations like the United Nations and World Bank.

WHAT ARE ROTARY PEACE FELLOWSHIPS?

Each year, Rotary selects up to 100 individuals from around the world to receive fully funded academic fellowships at one of their Rotary Peace Centers. These generous fellowships cover full tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses. Two types of peace fellowships are available; the Master’s Degree or Professional Development Certificate.

MASTER’S DEGREE

Rotary offers master’s degree fellowships at premier universities in fields related to peace and conflict prevention and resolution, including ICU. Interested individuals must apply to became a Rotary Peace Fellow first, and if successful, then apply to their select Peace Center. Programs last 15 to 24 months and require a practical internship of two to three months during the academic break. Each year, they award up to 50 master’s degree fellowships at these institutions:

• Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA
• International Christian University, Japan
• University of Bradford, England
• University of Queensland, Australia
• Uppsala University, Sweden

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE

For experienced professionals working in peace-related fields who want to enhance their professional skills, Rotary offers a three-month program in peace and conflict prevention and resolution at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand. This program incorporates two to three weeks of field study. They award up to 50 certificates each year.

ICU, A TRUSTED ROTARY PEACE CENTER SINCE 20o2

ICU is one of just six global Rotary Peace Centers, and the only one in East Asia to offer a two-year MA in Peace Studies. Designated in 2002 for its long-term commitment to peace and reconciliation in Asia, ICU is now in its 13th class cohort of Rotary Peace Fellows. The ICU Rotary Peace Center, housed in the Graduate School, is led by Director Dr. Giorgio Shani and Coordinator Ms. Satoko Ohno.

According to Ohno-san, “We provide the opportunity for up to 10 Peace Fellows every year to study at ICU’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, to pursue Master’s Degree in fields related to peace and conflict resolution. All enrolled Peace Fellows receive fully funded academic fellowships for two years, including their summer Applied Field Experience, of study at ICU.”

IS A PEACE FELLOWSHIP RIGHT FOR ME?

Rotary selects Peace Fellows through a globally competitive application process, based on the applicant’s ability to have a significant, positive impact on the world. Learn more about eligibility requirements and restrictions.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for the 2016-17 Rotary Peace Fellowships program are now being accepted. The deadline for candidates to submit applications to their district is 31 May. Districts must submit endorsed applications to The Rotary Foundation by 1 July.

APPLY NOW

Find everything you need to complete the application process on the Peace Fellowships Application page. Good luck! Ganbatte, kudasai!