Applications for the Rotary Peace Fellowship 2027 are now available for applicants worldwide. This program gives fully funded Master scholarships and Certificate courses focused on Peace and Development. Rotary will give 170 fellowships for the 2027 intake. Master programs are at universities in Australia, England, Japan, Sweden and the USA. Certificate programs are in Turkey, Uganda and India. The fellowship covers tuition, living costs, airfare, internships field study costs and health insurance. Master programs last 15 to 24 months and Certificate programs last 1 year. The deadline to apply is 15 May 2026. More details are given below.
Rotary Peace Fellowship Summary
| Countries | Australia, England, Japan, Sweden, USA, Turkey, Uganda, India |
| Level | Master’s or Professional Certificate |
| Coverage | Fully Funded |
| Duration | 15-24 months (Master’s) or 1 year (Certificate) |
| Number of Awards | 170 |
| Deadline | 15 May 2026 |
About the Rotary Peace Fellowship
Rotary is a big group that helps people and builds peace. This fellowship trains leaders to work on peace, conflict and development. You study at good universities and learn real skills for jobs in NGOs, governments or peace work. Master’s programs teach deep knowledge. Certificate programs give practical training. You join a strong network of past fellows for life. It helps you make change in your country or around the world.
Also See: Bloomberg Fellowship 2026 in New York City (Fully Funded)
Fellowship Benefits
Rotary pays everything.
- Full tuition fees.
- Room and board (housing and food).
- Round-trip airfare.
- All internship and field-study costs.
- Health insurance.
- Monthly stipend for small needs.
- Books and study materials.
Eligibility Criteria
You can apply for this fellowship if:
- It is open to people from any country.
- You have a bachelor’s degree in a related subject.
- You need work experience:
- At least 3 years for a master’s-level program.
- At least 5 years for a certificate program.
- You should be able to show leadership potential in your work or field.
- You have strong grades (good academic results).
An Important Timing Rule:
- There must be a gap of at least 3 years between when you finished your last degree and when the fellowship is scheduled to begin.
List of Rotary Peace Fellowship Partner Universities for Master’s Degree Programs
USA
- Duke University
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Japan
- International Christian University, Tokyo
England
- University of Bradford, Bradford
Australia
- University of Queensland, Brisbane
Sweden
- Uppsala University, Uppsala
Also See: American University in Cairo (AUC) Fellowships 2026
List of RPF Universities for Professional Development Certificate Programs
Uganda
- Makerere University, Kampala
Türkiye
- Bahçeşehir University (BAU), Istanbul
India
- Symbiosis International University, Pune
Required Documents
You need these for online form.
- Application form.
- Transcripts and degree proof.
- CV with your work.
- Essays about your goals and peace work.
- Three recommendation letters.
- Proof of English if needed.
Fellowship Dates / Deadline
Applications are open now. Deadline is 15 May 2026. Results come later in 2026. Programs start in 2027 or 2028. Apply early.
How to Apply for Rotary Peace Fellowship 2027
The process is online.
- Go to Rotary site.
- Fill the Online form.
- Upload all papers.
- Get three recommendations.
- Submit by deadline.
- Rotary reviews and may interview.
- Winners told later.
- If you win pick your university.
Apply: https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/peace-fellowships
