5/9/02
Fyi-details re Rotary World Peace Scholarships (see below).
Elisabeth
Study Group Convenor
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>ROTARY WORLD PEACE SCHOLARSHIPS
>
>THE ROTARY FOUNDATION, the principal international aid project and education
>funding body of Rotary International, has established links with seven
>universities which are cooperating as partners in an international program of
>peace studies as ROTARY CENTERS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES.
>Seventy Rotary World Peace Scholars will be selected each year to begin
>two-year masterís-level degree programs in conflict resolution, peace studies,
>and international relations at one of the Rotary Centers.
>
>APPLICATIONS INVITED
>Applications for a Rotary World Peace Scholarship are now invited from persons
>who meet the following eligibility criteria.
>… An academic background, training and work experience required for a
>masterís-level program at the partner universities.
>… Proficiency in more than one language (even if they propose to
>study in
>a country where their native language is spoken).
>… Excellent leadership skills.
>… A demonstrated commitment to peace and international understanding
>through their current employment, their personal and community service
>activities and/or academic and professional achievements.
>… Citizenship in a country in which there is a Rotary club.
>
>Scholars will be chosen on the basis of their demonstrated commitment to a
>career in peace and conflict resolution and their ability to have a
>significant, positive impact on world peace and conflict resolution during
>their
>careers in their chosen field.
>
>The scholarships are offered 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 activities related to their degree, such as
>internships, voluntary work, and research.
>
>Applications for a Rotary World Peace Scholarship must be lodged by MONDAY,
>SEPTEMBER 16, and interviews will be completed by September 30th.
>
>Eligible persons are invited to contact Rotary Past District Governor Don Cox
>for full details of the scholarships and application forms. Application forms
>are also available from the Rotary website, www.rotary.orgthrough the link to
>'Rotary Centers for International Studies' onthe home page.
>
>Applications are to be addressed to:
>PDG Don Cox,
>Coordinator, Rotary District 9790,
>Rotary World Peace Scholarship Program,
>PO Box 180,
>Essendon,
>Victoria 3040
>Telephone enquiries: +613 9337 1511
>Fax: +613 9337 9061
>E-mail: [log in to unmask]
>
>Successful applicants for Rotary World Peace Scholarships are responsible for
>gaining admission to their assigned Rotary Center University, and the final
>admission decision rests with the university.
>
>Ten scholars will be assigned to each of the seven centers. All scholars will
>be assigned to a university outside of their own country.
>
>Studies must be commenced at the start of the academic year of the Rotary
>Center to which a scholar is assigned. Northern Hemisphere centers begin
>their
>programs in August, September or October; those in the Southern Hemisphere, in
>February or March.
>
>They will be expected to participate in an annual Rotary Center Seminar; to
>serve as ambassadors of goodwill wherever they go; to participate formally and
>informally in Rotary club, district, region and international events and
>forums; and to maintain contact with the Rotary Foundation and Rotary
>International to help evaluate, develop and promote the Rotary World Peace
>Scholarship program.
>
>Additional information:
>The seven Rotary Centers for International Studies are:
>… Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,
>North Carolina, 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, California, USA
>… University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Dr Elisabeth Arweck
Research Fellow, Warwick Religions and Education Research Unit (WRERU),
Institute of Education, University of
Warwick (2001-2003)
Co-Editor, Journal of Contemporary Religion
Convenor, BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group (2000-2003)
Research Associate, King's College London
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