Peace and Conflict Resolution Committee
| Chair |
|---|
| John Cox |
| John Cox |
Differs from Ambassadorial Scholars:
- Already has a bachelor's degree or equivalent;
- Has significant, relevant work experience in the areas of conflict resolution, mediation diplomacy, international relations and similar field;
- Demonstrates a commitment to a career dedicated to peace and conflict resolution following the fellowship
- Two year program with $25,000 scholarship for each year
Link to RI web site with more information for Rotarians
Recruiting:
Potential applicants:
- Persons in the medical profession
- Civil servants involved with mediating local disputes over political and environmental issues
- Humanitarian aid agency project officer: Red Cross, Mercy Corps, Peace Corp, Ameri Corps and similar agencies
- Social Workers
- Lay and Religious Leaders
- Military professional
- Graduate assistants that have some relevant life experience.
- Click here for Candidate Info & Criteria
Think outside the box!
Recruiting process:
- Begins with clubs which must forward application by May of the year prior to beginning of course study (i.e. May 2007 for school year beginning September 2008).
- District interviews the candidates in May and June that were clubs forwarded. District can submit only one candidate to RI.
- July-October RI and Universities screen applicants.
- November of year preceding beginning of school year candidates notified of selection.
- Only 60 candidates selected each year worldwide for beginning of two-year program.
