for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution
DUKE-UNC ROTARY CENTER
Stephanie Borsboom, Class of 2005-2007
The Rotary World Peace Fellowships are offered on a world-competitive basis. Each Rotary district
may nominate candidates for competition in the worldwide selection process. Up to 50 fellowships
for master's level studies are offered annually at one of five Rotary Centers. A sixth Rotary Center
at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand offers a 3-month certificate program. Fellows can only be
assigned to a center outside of their home country. Complete details of all of the Rotary Centers
and the application process, as well as the 2012 application form, can be found at
www.rotary.org/rotarycenters. All Rotary Districts are encouraged to recruit qualified candidates in
their area to apply for the fellowship.
At the Duke-UNC Rotary Center, Rotary Peace Fellows are supported by the fellowship for the 21-month duration of the program. The fellowship includes funding for tuition and other university fees, a monthly stipend for room and board, a contingency fund, summer internship support, modest conference and research funding, and transportation between the fellow's home and study destination at the start and end of the fellowship period.
At the Duke-UNC Rotary Center, Rotary Peace Fellows are supported by the fellowship for the 21-month duration of the program. The fellowship includes funding for tuition and other university fees, a monthly stipend for room and board, a contingency fund, summer internship support, modest conference and research funding, and transportation between the fellow's home and study destination at the start and end of the fellowship period.
Eligibility Criteria at the Duke-UNC Rotary Center
• A strong commitment to international understanding and peace demonstrated through
professional and academic achievements and personal and community service activities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• A four-year bachelor's degree, with strong academic achievement (the equivalent of a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0).
• A minimum of three years' combined paid or unpaid full-time relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in a second language (master's degree).
• All applicants whose native language is not English must take either the TOEFL or IELTS exam. For further information and details, see http://sanford.duke.edu/centers/dcid/degree/admissions/index.php or http://gradschool.unc.edu/admissions/instructions.html#intl.
• Applicants to the University of North Carolina must take the GRE exam and we strongly recommend that all applicants to the Duke-UNC Rotary Center take this exam. For further information and details, see http://gradschool.unc.edu/admissions/instructions.html#tests.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• A four-year bachelor's degree, with strong academic achievement (the equivalent of a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0).
• A minimum of three years' combined paid or unpaid full-time relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in a second language (master's degree).
• All applicants whose native language is not English must take either the TOEFL or IELTS exam. For further information and details, see http://sanford.duke.edu/centers/dcid/degree/admissions/index.php or http://gradschool.unc.edu/admissions/instructions.html#intl.
• Applicants to the University of North Carolina must take the GRE exam and we strongly recommend that all applicants to the Duke-UNC Rotary Center take this exam. For further information and details, see http://gradschool.unc.edu/admissions/instructions.html#tests.
Persons with disabilities are eligible and encouraged to apply. Interested candidates must apply for Rotary
World Peace Fellowships through their local Rotary club. If there is no local club in the applicant’s area,
please contact Rotary staff at rotarycenters@rotary.org.
Application Process
The fellowship application and selection process consists of three levels: club, district, and world. There is no
limit to the number of qualified candidates a club and/or district may submit to the world competition.
Club level
Individual Rotary clubs initially screen and select fellowship applications to forward to the district level for competition. Club deadlines may be as early as March or as late as June for Rotary World Peace Fellowships and vary by club district deadlines.
District level
Districts must allow sufficient time for interview and selection in order to meet the 1 July deadline for candidate submission to The Rotary Foundation. Because application deadlines vary by club and district, applicants must contact their local clubs and districts for specific deadline information.
World level
Each Rotary district submits candidates' applications to the Foundation on or before 1 July. The world-level selection committee includes Trustees-appointed Rotarians and representatives from the university partners. The Foundation will inform candidates and districts about final selection decisions in late October/early November.
Club level
Individual Rotary clubs initially screen and select fellowship applications to forward to the district level for competition. Club deadlines may be as early as March or as late as June for Rotary World Peace Fellowships and vary by club district deadlines.
District level
Districts must allow sufficient time for interview and selection in order to meet the 1 July deadline for candidate submission to The Rotary Foundation. Because application deadlines vary by club and district, applicants must contact their local clubs and districts for specific deadline information.
World level
Each Rotary district submits candidates' applications to the Foundation on or before 1 July. The world-level selection committee includes Trustees-appointed Rotarians and representatives from the university partners. The Foundation will inform candidates and districts about final selection decisions in late October/early November.
Application Timeline
Each district must set its own deadline for clubs to submit applications to the district selection committee.
District-endorsed Rotary World Peace Fellowship applications are due to The Rotary Foundation by 1 July. The
timeline below is a general guide.
December–January
The Rotary Foundation sends application materials to districts. Districts begin distributing them to clubs.
January–February
Districts and clubs promote the fellowship opportunity to attract well-qualified candidates.
March
Clubs conduct interviews and make their selections, then submit their endorsed application(s) to the district (deadlines vary by district).
May–June
Districts conduct interviews and select their candidate(s), then submit their application(s) to RI World Headquarters to arrive on or before 1 July of the year preceding the program (e.g., 1 July 2011 for programs beginning in 2012).
July–October
The Rotary Foundation and Rotary Centers university partners screen applications and select fellowship finalists.
Late October/ EarlyNovember
The Rotary Foundation notifies districts and their candidates of the results.
November-January
Fellowship winners begin the application process to the universities.
February-April
Universities notify fellowship winners of the admissions results.
December–January
The Rotary Foundation sends application materials to districts. Districts begin distributing them to clubs.
January–February
Districts and clubs promote the fellowship opportunity to attract well-qualified candidates.
March
Clubs conduct interviews and make their selections, then submit their endorsed application(s) to the district (deadlines vary by district).
May–June
Districts conduct interviews and select their candidate(s), then submit their application(s) to RI World Headquarters to arrive on or before 1 July of the year preceding the program (e.g., 1 July 2011 for programs beginning in 2012).
July–October
The Rotary Foundation and Rotary Centers university partners screen applications and select fellowship finalists.
Late October/ EarlyNovember
The Rotary Foundation notifies districts and their candidates of the results.
November-January
Fellowship winners begin the application process to the universities.
February-April
Universities notify fellowship winners of the admissions results.
Tips for Applicants
• Thoroughly research academic programs in which you are interested.
• Check with your local Rotary club for application deadlines.
• Be specific in your application as to your past and future commitment to working towards peace.
• Take required tests as soon as possible.Thoroughly research academic programs in which you are interested.
• Check with your local Rotary club for application deadlines.
• Be specific in your application as to your past and future commitment to working towards peace.
• Take required tests as soon as possible.
• Check with your local Rotary club for application deadlines.
• Be specific in your application as to your past and future commitment to working towards peace.
• Take required tests as soon as possible.Thoroughly research academic programs in which you are interested.
• Check with your local Rotary club for application deadlines.
• Be specific in your application as to your past and future commitment to working towards peace.
• Take required tests as soon as possible.
Notice to applicants
Applicants for 2013 and
their Rotary sponsors
should contact Niki Fritz at
The Rotary Foundation for
further information
regarding applications.
To download the application
forms, go to HOW TO APPLY.
The deadline for applications
is July 1, 2012.