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2016-17 Rotary Peace Fellowships Programme for Young Professionals (Worldwide)- Fully Funded

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 31st May 2015

The Fellowship: Each year, Rotary selects up to 100 individuals from around the world to receive fully funded academic fellowships at one of our peace centers.

  • These fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses. Two types of peace fellowships are available.

Are you looking to make a significant impact on the world by promoting tolerance and cooperation? Rotary selects some of the world’s most dedicated and brightest professionals to receive fully funded fellowships to study at our Rotary Peace Centers

Each year, Rotary funds some of the world’s most dedicated and brightest professionals to study at Rotary Peace Centers. Through training, study, and practice, Rotary Peace Fellows become leaders and catalysts for peace and conflict resolution; many go on to careers in national governments, NGOs, the military, law enforcement, and international organizations like the United Nations and World Bank.

Eligibility requirements

The Rotary Peace Fellowship is designed for professionals with work experience in international relations or peace and conflict prevention and resolution. Our fellows are committed to community and international service and the pursuit of peace.

Applicants must also meet the following requirements:

  • Proficiency in English; proficiency in a second language is strongly recommended
  • Strong commitment to international understanding and peace as demonstrated through professional and academic achievements and personal or community service
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Master’s degree applicants: minimum three years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, bachelor’s degree
  • Certificate applicants: minimum five years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, strong academic background

Master’s degree

Rotary offer master’s degree fellowships at premier universities in fields related to peace and conflict prevention and resolution. Programs last 15 to 24 months and require a practical internship of two to three months during the academic break. Each year, we award up to 50 master’s degree fellowships at these institutions:

Professional development certificate

For experienced professionals working in peace-related fields who want to enhance their professional skills, Rotary offer a three-month program in peace and conflict prevention and resolution at in Thailand. This program incorporates two to three weeks of field study. Rotary award up to 50 certificates each year.

Application process

Follow these steps to ensure that your application receives consideration. Find complete information about the process in the application and frequently asked questions document.

  1. Read the entire application before you begin.
  2. Thoroughly research the curriculum and programs at each of the Rotary Peace Centers.
  3. Master’s degree applicants: Collect all academic transcripts, test scores, and any other documents required by preferred universities as noted on the fellowship application. All supplementary materials must be in English. Certificate applicants: Academic transcripts or scores are not needed.
  4. Inform your that you are applying for a peace fellowship, and request an interview. District endorsement is required to complete the application process. TIP: Your local Rotary club can help you connect with your district. Use  to locate the club nearest you. Club interviews and endorsements are strongly encouraged but not required for applicants who have district support.
  5. Prior to interviews, fill out the , attach the required supplementary materials (test scores, academic or professional recommendations, essays), and submit them to your Rotary district no later than 31 May.
  6. Complete an interview with district representatives. Districts must submit endorsed applications to The Rotary Foundation by 1 July.
  7. Receive notice of selection results in November. If you are chosen for a fellowship, you will receive the name of the Peace Center where you will study.
  8. Apply for admission to the university where you will study. Being chosen for a fellowship does not mean you have been admitted to the university.

Apply Now for the 2016 Rotary Peace Fellowship

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2016-17 Rotary Peace Fellowships program

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University of Bradford,UK- Countries in Crisis Scholarships 2013/14.

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

These scholarships are to aid students in financial hardship due to the fact that they are domiciled in a country that is in crisis as a result of the political situation, war, natural disaster etc.

Please do not apply for this scholarship until you’ve been offered a place to study at the University of Bradford.

  • You need to provide a copy of your offer letter with your scholarship application.
  • The offer letter must be dated no later than the Friday 17th May 2013.
  • The closing date for applications is the Monday 10th June 2013.
  • Please apply for your place to study as soon as possible to allow plenty of time to meet these deadlines. We will not consider late applications or offer letters dated after the 17th May 2013.

Students must be on a full-time Master’s programme (not MBA) and be self-funded. Students must be studying based at the University of Bradford i.e. distance learning students are not eligible to apply.

Who can apply?

Students from the following list of countries are invited to apply for these scholarships. However in extreme circumstances applications from students from other countries will be considered by the panel.

Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Guinea, Haiti, Honduras, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Lebanon,Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Pakistan, Russia (North Caucasus), Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Syrian Arab Republic, Tanzania, United Republic of Timor-Leste, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How much could I get?

Full tuition fees and accommodation in The Green will be covered plus £3,500 per annum living costs to be paid in three instalments – October, January and April. Each scholarship is worth approximately £20,000.

There will be a minimum of 3 scholarships available.

How do I apply?

You can open a copy of the application form below, fill it in online, save it and send it in to us – email: [email protected].

Or you can print it off and fill it in by hand, and send it to Scholarships, The Hub, University of Bradford, Bradford, BD7 1DP – whichever suits you best.

Application forms

All parts of the form must be completed – if you don’t then your application will not be considered.

Please remember that the Scholarship panel will only have your form to by which to judge your application so try to put as much relevant information in there as possible.

You may want to highlight how the situation in your country has specifically affected you and your family and why you wish to take up a course here in Bradford.

Closing date

All completed forms must be received by Monday 10 June 2013 – applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

You must provide an offer letter from the University dated no later than Friday 17 May 2013.

Please apply for your place to study as soon as possible to allow plenty of time to meet these deadlines. We will not consider late applications or offer letters dated after the 17 May 2013.

What happens next?

The Scholarship panel will consider your application in July. You will be informed of the decision mid-July.

What else do I need to know?

Successful students must agree to be featured on the scholarships section of the University website and be included in other promotional materials such as the prospectus.

For further information or any queries you can:

Email: [email protected]
Call: 01274 236637

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