Rotary Peace Fellowships: Scholarship for African Students

The Rotary Peace Fellowships provide fully funded opportunities for leaders to study peace and development at leading universities worldwide, including a centre at Makerere University in Uganda specifically focused on African peace and development contexts. The programme offers up to 50 master's degree fellowships and up to 120 professional development certificate fellowships annually. Master's degree fellows study at one of six Rotary Peace Centers located at prestigious universities: Duke University/University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, International Christian University in Japan, University of Bradford in England, University of Queensland in Australia, Uppsala University in Sweden, and Makerere University in Uganda. The fellowship covers tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field study expenses. Fellows develop the skills, knowledge, and network necessary to lead peacebuilding and development efforts across the globe. African applicants, particularly those applying to Makerere University, must be from Africa or have experience working with African communities. The Rotary Foundation administers this prestigious programme through a global network of Rotary clubs and districts.

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Quick Facts — Rotary Peace Fellowships

Academic LevelMasters
Funding TypeFull Ride
Application DeadlineMay 15, 2026

Who Is Eligible for Rotary Peace Fellowships?

This scholarship is open to students from: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Applicants must be studying at the Masters level.

How to Apply for Rotary Peace Fellowships

  1. Review the eligibility requirements above to confirm you qualify.
  2. Prepare your documents including academic transcripts, recommendation letters, and personal statement.
  3. Submit your application before May 15, 2026 via the official website.
  4. Track your application status on Scholar Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Rotary Peace Fellowships?

Rotary Peace Fellowships is open to students from Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe studying at the Masters level.

What does Rotary Peace Fellowships cover?

This full ride scholarship covers tuition and may include additional benefits such as living expenses and travel costs.

When is the deadline for Rotary Peace Fellowships?

The application deadline is May 15, 2026. Apply early as some components may take time to prepare.

How do I apply for Rotary Peace Fellowships from Africa?

Create a free profile on Scholar Africa, find Rotary Peace Fellowships in your matches, and apply directly through the official provider website.

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