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Rotary International Scholarships for National / International Students in USA, Japan, UK, Australia, Sweden, Thailand

Masters / MS / Certificate Scholarships 

Fully Funded Scholarships for National / International Students

2024 / 2025 Scholarships in USA, Japan, UK, Australia, Sweden, Thailand

Rotary International Scholarships 2025

Rotary International is offering Scholarships to national and international students. These awards are offered for Masters Degree and certificate programs in the 6 following country universities USA, Japan, UK, Australia, Sweden, Thailand institute/universities:

Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA

International Christian University, Japan

University of Bradford, England

University of Queensland, Australia

Uppsala University, Sweden

Chulalongkorn University, Thailand (certificate program)

Fields of Study / Subjects

Scholarships offered in the participating universities in fields related to peace and conflict prevention and resolution

Other latest Scholarships in USA are also offered for different degrees and subjects all over the USA.

Other latest Scholarships in UK are also offered for different degrees and subjects all over the UK.

Other latest Scholarships in Japan are also offered for different degrees and subjects all over the Japan.

Other latest Scholarships in Australia are also offered for different degrees and subjects all over the Australia.

Other latest Scholarships in Sweden are also offered for different degrees and subjects all over the Sweden.

Other latest Scholarships in Thailand are also offered for different degrees and subjects all over the world.

Numbers of Scholarships

Total 130 awards are offered every year. Up to 50 master’s degree awards and 80 certificates awarded each year

Duration of Scholarships

  • Programs last 15 to 24 months and require a practical internship of two to three months during the academic break (2 to 3 years)
  • Three-month Certificate program in peace and conflict prevention and resolution

Scholarships Description / Details

The Rotary International Scholarships cover:

  • Tuition fees
  • Room and board
  • Round-trip transportation
  • All internship and field-study expenses

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must also meet the following requirements:

  • Have good 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 have minimum three years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, bachelor’s degree
  • Certificate applicants have minimum five years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, strong academic background

Following people are not eligible for the master’s degree program:

  • Active and honorary Rotary members
  • Employees of a Rotary club or district, Rotary International, or other Rotary entity
  • Spouses, lineal descendants (children or grandchildren by blood or legal adoption), spouses of lineal descendants, or ancestors (parents or grandparents by blood) of any living person in these categories
  • Former Rotary members and their relatives as described above (within 36 months of their resignation)

How to Apply / Download Scholarships Form / Documents Required

  • Apply online via online mode
  • Attach the required supplementary materials:
  • Test scores (TOEFL or IELTS scores)
  • GRE scores
  • Two recommendations letters
  • Undergraduate Transcripts
  • Essays
  • Resume or CV
  • Applicant’s certification
  • District Endorsement Form
  • Applicants submit them to their Rotary district no later to due date

Contact us

  • The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
  • One Rotary Center
  • 1560 Sherman Avenue
  • Evanston, IL 60201-3698 USA
  • Fax: +1-847-556-2177
  • Email: rotarypeacecenters@rotary.org

Last Date to Apply / Deadline

15th May (Annual)

Official Website: For more information, visit site

https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/peace-fellowships

Rotary Piece Scholarships Frequently Asked Questions

Students have lots of questions regarding Rotary International Scholarship Program. It is the scholarship program for national / international students who want to study in USA, Japan, UK, Australia, Sweden, Thailand (but in specific institute/universities. Here are the answers to your questions regarding this scholarship program.

(Q) Is it easy to apply for this scholarship program?

(A) Yes, it is.

(Q) Rotary International Scholarship is available for Doctoral studies?

(A) No.

(Q) Are there some specific eligibility restrictions for this scholarship?

(A) Those who have completed the certificate program, Master’s program, or a Global Grant Scholarship, must have to wait for three years between the end date of that program and their intended start date for the scholarship. Also, candidates must have a minimum of three years of relevant work experience between the completion of a previous academic degree program (undergraduate or graduate degree) and their intended start date for the scholarship.

(Q) Is it possible for candidate’s spouse or any other blood relative to come and stay with them during their studies?

(A) No, spouses, lineal descendants (children or grandchildren by blood or legal adoption), spouses of lineal descendants, or ancestors (parents or grandparents by blood) of any living person are not allowed.