NOMINATING CANDIDATES: District 5160 may nominate candidates who then will compete with nominees from other Districts for this international, worldwide fellowship program.  Candidates from the U.S. would attend a center outside the U.S. since one of the program requirements is attending a school outside of the home country.  As with other Foundation programs, immediate family members of Rotarians are not eligible.  Nominations (including completed applications) are due to the District Chair by June 1st, each year.

Rotary Clubs should be looking for and communicating with potential candidates continually and also work on these goals while doing so:   1) familiarizing the candidate with Rotary, 2) learning more about the candidate, and 3) assuring completion of the application process including allowing the candidate to learn about each of the peace centers and determine which one is best for the candidate to achieve his/her goals.  The application takes time to complete and includes language competency documentation, references, and more.  Clubs are expected to interview candidates they nominate for District consideration.  After June 1st, clubs’ nominations along with completed applications, are distributed to the District Committee for final interviews and completion of the District portion of the application.

Qualifications: Rotary World Peace Fellows are chosen based on their ability to have a significant, positive impact on world peace and conflict resolution during their future careers. Fellows are potential leaders who will promote national and international cooperation, peace, and the successful resolution of conflict throughout their lives, in their careers, and through service activities.

*Applicants for the Rotary World Peace Fellowships must have the following:

• Training, academic background, and work experience in a relevant field for a master’s-level program at one of the Rotary Center university partners
• Minimum of three years paid or unpaid full-time work experience in a relevant field
• Proficiency in more than one language
• Excellent leadership skills
• A demonstrated commitment to peace and international understanding through their professional and academic achievements and/or personal and community service activities