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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
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Transcript of Rotary Peace Centers: Turning Applicants into Fellows
Coaching Rotary Peace Fellow Applicants
Turning Applicants into Fellows11 February 2016
Host: Kat O’BrienPanelists: Carolyn Jones, District 5010 Peter Kyle, District 7620
Goals for this webinar
1. Understand the online application to better assist applicants2. Learn tips for coaching applicants3. Hear from experienced Rotarians about ways to engage potential
applicants 4. Know whom to contact with questions
Application Process: Online Application
Candidate takes responsibilityResearch the programs
Online application: Program preference
Online application: Checklist
An individualized application checklist will appear for each applicant when they log on to their online application.
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
Online application: District Contact Information
Required Contacts:District Governor
District Rotary Foundation Chair OR Rotary Peace Fellowship Subcommittee Chair
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
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!
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?
Advising Applicants: Essays
The idealessay
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?
Coaching Applicants: Resume
• Proven dedication to service and development• Proven leadership skills• Examples: Volunteer work or special projectsQualifications
• 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 – 12/2014Experience
What should you be looking for?
Coaching Applicants: Recommendation Letters
Master’s Degree Program:• 1 Academic Recommendation• 1 Professional Recommendation
Professional Development Program:• 2 Professional Recommendations
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!
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
Thank you
Questions?
Contact Information:
General [email protected]
Kat O’Brien, Peace Centers [email protected]
