View the recording: https://vimeo.com/155002548 Coaching applicants for the Rotary Peace Fellowship is new to many Rotarians. Seasoned and knowledgeable Rotarians who have coached successful Peace Fellow applicants will lead this webinar by providing you with best practices, coaching ideas, and creative methods for answering questions and engaging current and future applicants.

1. Coaching Rotary Peace Fellow Applicants
Turning Applicants into Fellows
11 February 2016
Host: Kat O’Brien
Panelists: Carolyn Jones, District 5010
Peter Kyle, District 7620

2. Goals for this webinar
1. Understand the online application to better assist applicants
2. Learn tips for coaching applicants
3. Hear from experienced Rotarians about ways to engage potential
applicants
4. Know whom to contact with questions

3. Application Process: Online Application
Candidate takes responsibility
Research the programs

4. Online application: Program preference

5. Online application: Checklist
An individualized
application
checklist will
appear for each
applicant when
they log on to
their online
application.

6. Online application: Center preference
Masters Applicants:
rank top 2 centers in
order of preference
Certificate
Applicants:
rank January or June
session in order or
preference

7. Online application: District Contact Information
Required Contacts:
District Governor
District Rotary
Foundation Chair
OR
Rotary Peace
Fellowship
Subcommittee Chair

8. Club and District Endorsement: Interview Results
1 required signature from the
District Governor and 1
signature from either the DRFC
OR the Rotary Peace
Fellowships Subcommittee
Chair

9. Club and District Endorsement: Logging in
Enter the applicant’s ID to submit the online endorsement form
• Note: this information will be provided automatically via email
All endorsed applications
are due to The Rotary
Foundation by 1 July!

10. Coaching Applicants
Eligibility
Is the
applicant
eligible?
Essays
Common
mistakes
and what
to look for.
Resume
Does it
highlight
their skills
and
attributes?
Dedication
Is the
applicant
dedicated
to peace
and conflict
prevention?
Motivation
Can you
sense their
motivation in
all aspects
of their
application?

11. Advising Applicants: Essays
The
ideal
essay
Passion
Clearly
answers
question
Grammatically
correct
Organized
Does the essay make you feel something?
Is the applicant directly stating why they
are the best candidate for the program
they are applying to?
Can you tell they put effort into the essay?

12. Coaching Applicants: Resume
• Proven dedication to service and development
• Proven leadership skills
• Examples: Volunteer work or special projects
Qualifications
• Education and global learning
• Record of professional development
• Examples: Undergraduate degree, Training courses
Skills
• Clear explanation of relevant work experience
• Gives exact dates from previous positions held
• Examples: Community Environmental Organizer,
5/2014 – 12/2014
Experience
What should you be looking for?

13. Coaching Applicants: Recommendation Letters
Master’s Degree Program:
• 1 Academic Recommendation
• 1 Professional Recommendation
Professional Development Program:
• 2 Professional Recommendations

14. Coaching Applicants: The application timeline
Timeline for applicants:
Application
Available Online
1 December
Application due
to District
31 May
Endorsed applications
due to The Rotary
Foundation
1 July
Application
Selection Results
November
Did you know?
Applicants are required to
submit their applications to
the district by 31 May, giving
you ample time to coach
them through the application
process!

15. Resources
• Program Guide for Rotarians
• Review application instructions on the Application Webpage
• Read about Tips to improve your application
• Review the Application FAQs
• Download the Recommendation Forms
• Download the PDF Application
• Watch the Application Checklist Video
• Watch a Peace Fellow’s Journey Video
• Follow us on Social Media:
• Learn how to donate funds
Visit www.rotary.org/en/peace-fellowships to access resources

16. Thank you
Questions?
Contact Information:
General Inquiries
Rotarypeacecenters@rotary.org
Kat O’Brien, Peace Centers Supervisor
Kathleen.Obrien@rotary.org