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The World Peace Scholarship
for study in 2006-2007
Rotary International offers a two-year graduate scholarship leading to a masters degree in international studies at one of its seven university centers around the world. Each Rotary Center university has a unique curriculum focusing on various aspects of international studies related to peace and conflict resolution. Local Rotary Clubs are now accepting applications for study in 2006-07. More information and application forms are available at the World Peace Scholarship web site.
The primary purpose of the World Peace Scholarship is to advance knowledge on issues of peace and conflict resolution among the next generation of community and world leaders. Applicants must be citizens of a country where there is a Rotary club.Persons with disabilities and members of Rotaract clubs are eligible and encouraged to apply. Proficiency in more than one language is required. Relatives of Rotary club members are not eligible
This scholarship is for the 21-month program at each Rotary Center. This period includes the three-month summer break between study years in which scholars are encouraged to pursue related internships, volunteer work, and research. Funding will cover tuition and fees, room and board, one round-trip transportation to the center, and a contingency fund for educational supplies.
The Centers are located at
- Duke University and UNC at Chapel Hill, USA;
- International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan;
- Sciences Po, Paris, France;
- Universidad del Salvador, Buenos Aires, Argentina;
- University of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England;
- University of California-Berkeley, USA;
- University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
District 7370 calendar
for the World Peace Scholarship
recruitment in 2005-2006 for study in 2007-2009
| January thru April, 2005 | Recruitment and publicity in our district |
| May 1, 2005 | Deadline for club nominations to district |
| June 2005 (Date TBA) | District Interviews: selection of nominee |