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Should I expect the Rotary Peace Fellowship to cover my tuition, travel and living expenses if I am selected?

10 Nov 2026 · Answered by Bhuvaneswari Gobinathan · 1 min read
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The Rotary Peace Fellowship covers tuition fees, room and board, round-trip transportation and field-study expenses, plus internship and research expenses where applicable. Rotary awards up to 170 fellowships each year. Exact arrangements may depend on your programme, so check the official guidance.

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The Rotary Peace Fellowship is fully funded and covers the main study and living expenses of selected candidates at a Rotary Peace Centre. Each year Rotary offers as many as 170 places, with up to 50 for master's degrees and up to 120 for certificate studies.

What the Fellowship Covers

ExpenseCoverage
Tuition feesCovered
Room and boardCovered
Round-trip transportationCovered
Internship expensesCovered, where applicable
Field-study expensesCovered
Research expensesCovered, where applicable

Other Benefits

  • Practical experience: master's students complete an applied field experience, while certificate students do field studies and develop a social change initiative.
  • Professional development in peacebuilding, conflict resolution and international development.
  • Global networking with professionals, academics and Rotary members.
  • Leadership skills and international exposure from studying alongside people from different backgrounds.

My Advice

Read the official fellowship guidance before you apply, since exact arrangements may depend on the programme and the participating university. Check it again before the 2027 or 2028 cycle.

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