This website provides information about applying for the Rotary scholarship for the MS in Conflict Management & Resolution (MSCMR) program at the University of San Diego.
Call for Applications
Master’s Program in Conflict Management and Resolution Scholarship
Are you a dedicated and passionate individual eager to contribute to global peace, social sustainability, and conflict prevention? A prestigious scholarship is now available for a qualified candidate to enrol in a Master’s Program in Conflict Management and Resolution, beginning in Fall 2025, at the University of San Diego (USD).
This unique opportunity seeks to empower future leaders by providing access to world-class education and fostering a community of peacebuilders committed to creating sustainable and harmonious societies. The scholarship will support individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Fluency in English: Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English through previous college-level coursework or standardized tests such as the TOEFL.
- Educational Background: Candidates must have completed their undergraduate education and be prepared for graduate-level coursework.
- Professional or Volunteer Experience: Experience through employment, internships, or volunteering that reflects a commitment to careers in peacebuilding, social sustainability, or conflict prevention and resolution is highly valued.
- Citizenship of the People’s Republic of China: Eligible applicants should be citizens of the PRC who can serve as cultural ambassadors, sharing how their upbringing shapes their worldview with peers and faculty.
- Commitment to the Program Schedule: Successful applicants will begin their studies in Fall 2025 and complete the program over three semesters (Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Fall 2026).
- Global Grant Peace Scholar Role: Scholars must commit to fulfilling the responsibilities of a Global Grant Peace Scholar, including:
- Making presentations to District 5340 Rotary Club and Rotary District meetings.
- Completing reports required by the Rotary Foundation Global Grant guidelines.
This scholarship offers more than just funding; it provides an opportunity to join an international network dedicated to promoting peace, fostering social sustainability, and advancing conflict prevention and resolution.
More information about the USD Master in Conflict Management and Resolution is available at
Application Deadline: February 28, 2025.
How to Apply: Applicants will have to send their CV, with a letter explaining the motivation to apply for this scholarship and the filled application form, to the email application2025@rotaryshanghai.org
The selection will be based on the relevant academic background, working and volunteering experience, the level of interest shown in the motivation letter, and, if deemed appropriate, on a personal interview.
Seize this chance to make a lasting impact on the world. Become a leader in conflict resolution and social sustainability, and contribute to a more peaceful and equitable future, in line with goals 4, 5, 16 and 17 of the United Nations Sustainable Goals.
