Fellows, alumni, and Rotarians can help find the best candidates for the world-competitive selection of Rotary World Peace Fellows. Many of you may ask, though, where do we start? Here are some ideas that may help get the process started. 

Check with the following in your town or community:

• Department of international studies, political science, or peace studies at local universities/colleges
• Nongovernmental organizations involved in human rights, disaster relief, aid distribution, environmental advocacy, refugee issues, mediation, and arbitration
• International organizations and corporations
• Governmental agencies, diplomatic corps, and local police and military offices
• Peace Corps meetings for returned volunteers
• University alumni associations and university placement or career offices
• Former Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholars who studied peace and conflict resolution and now work in international arenas

Clubs and districts might also attract candidates by promoting the fellowship in these ways :

• Hold informational meetings at the organizations and locations listed above.
• Host lectures or discussions relevant to peace or international understanding, and invite representatives from the organizations listed above.
• Invite current of former peace fellows to speak at informational meetings for Rotarians and non-Rotarians.
• Send out Rotary World Peace Fellowship brochures to relevant organizations and agencies in your area with your contact information included.
• Issue news releases to local and regional publications, university newspapers, radio stations, and public-access cable television stations.
• Begin to market the fellowship in December and January to make sure you have enough time for interviews at the club and district levels.