If you are ready to take your academics to the next level with Rotary international scholarships, there are just a few things you must know.
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The scholarship is focused on fostering peace, cultural understanding, and supporting education in various specific fields, by providing tuition, fees, transportation and internship, room and board with field study expenses.
However, to be part of this program, you will need to know the various unique grants it offers and how to apply for each. In this article, you will find the grant it offers and eligibility criteria. Read on to find more details on the peace fellowship.
The Rotary International scholarship selects individuals worldwide to award a fully funded academic fellowship. The three types of scholarships it offers include:
Peace Fellowships
The Rotary Peace Centre offers different types of scholarships that include:
A master’s degree program
This program lasts 15 to 24 months and includes a two to three months field study.
The Professional Development Certificate Program
It’s a professional development certificate program for those with more extensive experience in peace-related fields, you will have access to a three-month program in Peace and conflict resolution in this program.
Host institutions for Rotary Peace Fellowship
International Christian University Japan
Uppsala University Sweden
Duke University and the University of North California
Makerere University Uganda
Eligibility
The Rotary Peace Scholarship is designed for professionals with work experience in international development, or in Peace and conflict prevention and resolution with the following requirement:
Not less than three years of work experience in a master’s program
Commitment to cross-cultural understanding and Peace shown through academic achievement, community service, or personal achievements
5 years of related work experience for the certificate program and the ability to explain how your plan to promote peace relates to Rotary’s mission
A bachelor’s degree
Demonstrate leadership skill
Proficiency in English
For further inquiries on the Rotary Peace Scholarship, visit the application website.
Rotary packaged grant
The package grant offers two fully funded scholarships through a packaged grant:
Rotary offers nursing scholarships and training for health educators in partnership with the Aga Khan University in Kenya.
Also in partnership with the UNESCO- IHE Institute for Water Education in the Netherlands the Rotary scholarship funds water and sanitation professionals.
Get more information on the packaged grant here.
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District 7430 scholarships
District 7430 scholarship is a Rotary International Scholarship new grant model where Districts are empowered to make decisions about investing district funds for community projects. The focus is more on community projects and has approved District funds for scholarships.
Whichever type of Rotary International scholarship you wish to apply for, you must know that all  ideal candidates should possess the following:
Well-refined and realistic goals
Commitment to community service. A concrete idea for advancing within your chosen field
A proof of sincerity about maintaining a lifelong relationship with Rotary after the scholarship period
After you’re nominated as a candidate, you will provide a clear timeline and information about the online global grant application process through the grant center.
Also, keep in mind that the scholarship will not be awarded until the foundation approves the grant.
In addition, as a prospective scholar, you must show proof of admission to the chosen university before your grant is approved.
Grant scholars are equally expected to participate in club or district activities before, after, or during the scholarship.
The global grant budget is $30,000 however, a scholarship may attract a larger grant application.
For application dates and deadlines for Rotary international scholarships visit the site
You can also contact the program sub-committee through email: [email protected]
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