Each year, Rotary awards fully funded fellowships for dedicated leaders from around the world to study at one of our peace centers. Laraine Lasdon, Rotary Club of Austin is leading the Peace Fellow program for Governor Bob Crouch.
One thing is certain – each and every Rotarian is asked to think about people in their communities (non-Rotarians) who may have contacts of young people with at least 3-5 years work experience in their field who might want to explore these scholarships and be ready to apply for studies abroad in 2025-2026.
Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities, the Rotary Peace Centers program develops the capacity of peace and development professionals to become effective catalysts for peace. The fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and internship and field-study expenses.
Since the program began in 2002, the Rotary Peace Centers have trained more than 1,600 fellows who now work in over 140 countries. Many serve as leaders in governments; NGOs; education and research institutions; peacekeeping and law enforcement agencies; and international organizations like the United Nations and the World Bank.
Our fellowships
The Rotary Peace Fellowship is designed for leaders with work experience in peace and development. Our fellows are committed to community and international service and the pursuit of peace. Each year, The Rotary Foundation awards up to 50 fellowships for master’s degrees and up to 40 for certificate studies at premier universities.
To discuss how your Club can join us in a robust search for qualified candidates please contact Laraine at larainelasdon@gmail.com or text her at 512-784-3657. If anyone wants a Zoom call and/or to join this committee, this can be arranged. “It takes a village” as they say!