Peace and Conflict Studies Scholarships
Get Your Piece of the Pie
Peace and conflict, the two seem to be a dichotomy and yet they go together so well in higher education because without one there could not be the other. Students should be committed to the field; most scholarships require applicants to write an essay on their career goals. There are significant opportunities to study at institutes and organizations where world leaders, scholars, and students may all come together to work for a more peaceful co-existence.
Private Funding
Rotary International is one of the leading providers of scholarships for students who are uniquely interested in humanitarian aid or peace programs. The Rotary World Peace Fellows program gives outstanding graduate students the opportunity to study with worldwide leaders in peace and conflict and choose from a handful of the finest international universities around the globe. Rotary Peace Fellows study and work in areas of greatest need for food, medical supplies and hope.
The United States Institute of Peace is an organization established by the United States government. USIP is put to the task of providing a resource and collaborative environment in which international leaders and scholars may come together to join efforts to help resolve conflict in the world. Fellowships offered by USIP include:
- Jennings Randolph Fellowship Program funds the research efforts of graduate students, post-graduate scholars and political and social movers and shakers who wish to study at the institute.
- Peace Scholar Dissertation Program funds the research of outstanding doctoral candidates whose dissertation takes them into USIP territory.
The Alliance for Conflict Transformation works hard at bridging the global differences in the world by bringing together leaders, scholars, students and organizations dedicated to a more peaceful world. ACT provides a changing list of scholarships that help students and others with travel expenses and tuition and program costs.
College Scholarships
Minority students at Wayne State University may qualify for the Ralph J. Bunche Scholarship in Peace and Conflict Studies. The program emphasizes the inclusion of underrepresented populations in the field that critically needs a multicultural viewpoint.
If you happen to be a student who has already participated in humanitarian or peace programs you might take a look at Juniata College in Pennsylvania where there is an extremely generous scholarship in peace studies. The Juniata College Service and Peacemaking Scholarships award a number of deserving students up to the cost of a full ride at Juniata. The winner not only must prove their devotion to world peace, but must also write a stellar essay on the direction of their career.
The Matsunaga Institute for Peace at the University of Hawaii offers a scholarship incentive to outstanding and eligible students pursuing peace studies or conflict resolution or a synthesis of the two. Candidates must complete an essay that makes a legitimate and passionate argument for their choice of peace and conflict studies. Applicants must also have high academic scores and a well-defined project. Awards are $500.
