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Apply today! Receive Full Funding for a Master’s or Professional Certificate in Peace & Development Studies

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PCDN Global

March 26, 2020

This is a sponsored post on PCDN

Rotary Peace Fellowship Program Applications now being accepted for 2021

www.rotary.org/our-programs/peace-fellowships

Application deadline 31 May

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 degreefor 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 Certificatefor 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

Studying at a Rotary Peace Center will open the door to a variety of careers, such as foreign policy, human rights, international law, and development and humanitarian action. It’s where you will build a global network with peace fellows and Rotarians from all over the world, while gaining new skills in conflict resolution, cross-cultural awareness, negotiation, peace and conflict research.

Our more than 1,300 program alumni are working as change agents for peace in over 115 countries with national governments, NGOs, United Nations agencies, and other entities. And you could be one of them.

Eligibility:  Take the eligibility quiz.

Qualified candidates must:

  • Have three years of related work experience for the master’s program
  • Have five years of related work experience for the certificate program and be able to explain how their plan to promote peace aligns with Rotary’s mission
  • Be proficient in English
  • Have a bachelor’s degree
  • Demonstrate leadership skills
  • Have a strong commitment to cross-cultural understanding and peace

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