Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Geographic Scope: International; fellowships support graduate-level study

Purpose: Rotary Peace Fellowships support graduate-level study for students whose career goals support a Rotary Area of Focus.

Characteristics

  • Graduate-level study only
  • Career goals must support a Rotary Area of Focus
  • Sustainable impact focus

Rotary Areas of Focus

  • Prevention and resolution of conflicts and promotion of peace
  • Prevention and treatment of disease
  • Clean water and sanitation
  • Maternal and child health
  • Basic education and literacy
  • Economic and community development
  • Supporting the environment

Contact

  • See Rotary Foundation website and resources for detailed Peace Fellowship information
  • District 6440 Grants Committee: grantschair@rotary6440.org
  • Global Grants Committee (if applicable): globalgrants@rotary6440.org

Resources

  • Peace Fellowships Brochure available
  • Foundation Scholarships Fact Sheet available
  • Scholarship Form - Global Grant (PDF and Word formats) available
  • Global Grant Scholarship Supplement available

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Review Peace Fellowships Brochure - Understand program requirements and focus areas

2. Consult Foundation Scholarships Fact Sheet - Review eligibility and application requirements

3. Gather Required Documents
- Scholarship Form - Global Grant (available in PDF or Word format)
- Global Grant Scholarship Supplement

4. Determine Alignment with Area of Focus
- Career goals must support one of the Rotary Areas of Focus

5. Submit Application
- Contact District 6440 Grants Committee for submission guidelines
- Email: grantschair@rotary6440.org

    Required Materials

  • Scholarship Form - Global Grant
  • Global Grant Scholarship Supplement
  • Proof of graduate-level study enrollment or acceptance

What Rotary International District 6440 actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
4
Total given
$23K
Median grant
$5,773
Range
$5,440–$6,448
  • By dollars: Illinois 100%. Top recipient cities: Northbrook, IL; Wilmette, IL; Arlington Heights, IL.

Example grants

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    $6,448

  • Wilmette Harbor Rotary Foundation · Wilmette, IL

    $5,942

  • Rotary Club of Arlington Heights Charitable Foundation · Arlington Heights, IL

    $5,603

  • Buffalo Grove Rotary Foundation · Buffalo Grove, IL

    $5,440

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Foundation

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