Weekly meeting, guest speaker Jamyong Drolma, a Rotary Peace Scolar

Rotary World Peace Scholars

The Rotary Centers for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution offer individuals committed to peace and cooperation the opportunity to pursue a two-year master's level degree in international studies, peace studies, and conflict resolution at one of the seven Rotary Centers. Applicants selected to study at the Rotary Centers for International Studies are known as Rotary World Peace Scholars.

• Rotary World Peace Scholars are chosen based on their ability to have a significant, positive impact on world peace and conflict resolution during their future careers.
• They have demonstrated a commitment to a career in peace and conflict resolution.
• Rotary World Peace Scholars are expected to excel academically in their selected programs, to accept the academic counsel and advice of the Rotary Center Director, and to obtain a master's degree or certificate at the conclusion of their scholarship period.
• They are expected to participate in an annual Rotary Center Seminar.
• Rotary World Peace Scholars will serve as ambassadors of goodwill wherever they go.
• They are expected to make formal and informal appearances before Rotary clubs and districts, school and civic organizations, and other forums.
• Rotary World Peace Scholars will be expected to participate in district, regional, and international Rotary events.
• Rotary World Peace Scholars are expected to maintain contact with The Rotary Foundation throughout their professional careers in order to advise and assist Rotary International and its member clubs in their efforts to contribute to world peace and understanding. Scholars are also expected to help evaluate and promote the Rotary World Peace Scholarships program.

Curriculum

Each Rotary Center university has a unique curriculum focusing on various aspects of international studies related to peace and conflict resolution. They also have comprehensive programs in related fields, such as international law, public health, natural resources and environment, and education and literacy, any of which will provide Rotary World Peace Scholars with appropriate supplemental study opportunities. In addition to master's program course work, all Rotary World Peace Scholars will participate in an annual Rotary Center Seminar. Interested applicants should visit the Rotary International Web site at www.rotary.org or consult the Rotary Centers University Partners brochure (publication 082) for more detailed information on the Rotary Center program at each partner university.

University Partners

• Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA
• International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan
• Universidad del Salvador, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• University of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
• University of California, Berkeley, USA (NOTE: The Rotary Foundation Trustees will no longer be accepting applications for this program after the 2009-11 class.)
• University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia

Seventy Rotary World Peace Scholars will be selected each year to begin two-year master's-level degree programs in conflict resolution, peace studies, and international relations at the Rotary Centers. Ten scholars will be assigned to each of the seven Rotary Centers. Scholars will be assigned to a center outside of their home country.