USAID and State Department Foreign Service Scholarships - Info Sessions
Are you aiming at a career in Diplomacy or International Development? Are
you interested in joining the Foreign Service of the US Department of
State or the US Agency for International Development (USAID)?
The Pickering, Payne, and RangelFellowship programs seek young men and
women who are dedicated to representing America's interests abroad.
Students with financial need, women, and members of minority groups
historically underrepresented in the State Department or USAID Foreign
Services, are encouraged to apply.
Pickering, Payne, and Rangel awards provide financial support for two
years of graduate study (and one year of undergraduate study also for
junior-year Pickering awardees), as well as summer internship placements
and mentoring
programs. See more detailed information below.
Who can apply: U.S. Citizens; GPA of 3.2 or higher required; Graduating
Seniors and
Recent Grads are eligible to apply for Pickering, Payne, and Rangel
Fellowships;Juniors are eligible to apply for the Pickering Undergraduate
Fellowship; full-time undergraduate students who are eligible to apply for
the Rangel Summer Enrichment program.
Students with financial need, women, and members of minority groups
historically underrepresented in the State Department or USAID Foreign
Services, are encouraged to apply.
PLEASE NOTE: Successful Pickering, Payne, and Rangel Foreign Affairs
Fellowship applicants are obligated to complete a minimum term of service
in an appointment as a Foreign Service officer. The service obligation
DOES NOT apply to Summer
Enrichment program participants. See more details about each program
below.
INFORMATION SESSIONS: Learn more about the Pickering and Rangel Foreign
Service programs by attending an information workshop at the National
Scholarships Office. Please RSVP to
[log in to unmask] for the session you plan to attend if you are
interested but cannot attend, please write us at the same address.
Tuesday, November 6 at 12 noon 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Wednesday, November 7 at 9 am 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Wednesday, November 7 at 4 pm 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, November 8 at 9 am 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, November 8 at 4 pm 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Friday, November 9 at 12 noon 2403 Marie Mount Hall
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FOR GRADUATING SENIORS AND RECENT GRADUATES:
PAYNE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP
Who can apply: Who can apply: US Citizens Graduating Seniors, Recent
Graduates 3.2 GPA or higher required All Majors Students with
financial need, women, and members of minority groups historically
underrepresented in the Foreign
Service, are encouraged to apply.
The USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship
Program seeks to attract outstanding young people who are interested in
pursuing careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Agency for
International Development (USAID).
If you want to work on the front lines of some of the most pressing
global challenges of our times poverty, hunger, injustice, disease,
environmental degradation, climate change, conflict and violent extremism
the Foreign Service of the U.S. Agency for
International Development provides an opportunity to advance U.S. foreign
policy interests and reflect the American people's compassion and support
of human dignity. The Payne Fellowship, which provides up to $90,000 in
benefits over two years for graduate
school, internships, and professional development activities, provides a
unique pathway to the USAID Foreign Service. The Payne Fellowship
encourages the application of members of minority groups who have
historically been underrepresented in international
development careers and those with financial need.
Application Deadline: January 23, 2013
PICKERING GRADUATE FOREIGN AFFAIRS FELLOWSHIP
Who can apply: US Citizens Graduating Seniors, Recent Graduates 3.2
GPA or higher required All Majors Students with financial need, women,
and members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the
Foreign Service, are
encouraged to apply.
Description: The Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship
program provides funding to outstanding students who are planning to enter
the United States Department of State Foreign Service. The Pickering
Fellowship provides
financial support to for two-year master's degree programs in public
policy, international affairs, public administration, or academic fields
such as business, economics, political science, sociology, or foreign
languages. The program also provides State Department
mentoring and internship opportunities. Each successful candidate is
obligated to a minimum of three years of service in an appointment as a
Foreign Service officer.
Application Deadline: January 21, 2013
RANGEL INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP
Who Can Apply: US Citizens Graduating Seniors, Recent Graduates GPA of
3.2 or higher required All Majors Women, members of minority groups
historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with
financial need
are encouraged to apply.
Description: The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship
Program seeks to attract and educate outstanding young people who desire a
career in the Foreign Service. Funded by the U.S. Department of State,
these Fellowships
prepare students to enter exciting and rewarding careers in public
service as Foreign Service Officers. The Rangel Program encourages the
involvement of members of minority groups and those with financial need.
In this manner, it advances the goal of creating
an excellent and diverse U.S. Foreign Service that represents the rich
range of talents and expertise of the American people. Each Rangel Fellow
who obtains a masteršs degree is committed to a minimum of three years of
service in an appointment as a Foreign
Service Officer.
Application Deadline: January 18, 2013
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FOR JUNIORS:
PICKERING UNDERGRADUATE FOREIGN AFFAIRS FELLOWSHIP
Who Can Apply: US Citizens Juniors GPA of 3.2 or higher required All
majors Students with financial need, women, and members of minority
groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, are
encouraged to apply.
Description: The Pickering Undergraduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship
program was created by the US State Department to attract outstanding
students from all ethnic, racial, and social backgrounds who are
interested in pursuing careers
as Foreign Service officers. Foreign Service officers staff U.S.
embassies, consulates, and missions worldwide and also serve in
Washington, D.C. Their responsibilities include policy analysis,
formulation, and execution; management of resources; the provision
of services to Americans in need; implementation of U.S. immigration and
nationality law; trade promotion and business facilitation; public
diplomacy; and representation of U.S. interests. The Pickering Fellowship
program seeks to recruit talented juniors
majoring in fields relevant to international affairs, political and
economic analysis, administration, management, and science policy. Each
successful candidate is obligated to a minimum of three years of service
in an appointment as a Foreign Service officer.
Application Deadline: February 7, 2013
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FOR SENIORS, JUNIORS, SOPHOMORES, AND ADVANCED FRESHMEN
RANGEL INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Who Can Apply: U.S. Citizens Full-time undergraduate students (Freshmen
see note below) GPA of 3.2 or higher required All Majors Students
with financial need, women, and members of minority groups
historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, are encouraged to
apply. IMPORTANT: The selection committee my consider students who have
completed their freshman year if these students have outstanding academic
backgrounds and significant international experience.
Description: The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment
Program is designed to provide students
with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international
affairs, greater understanding of career opportunities in international
affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers. The
Program encourages the involvement of
African American and other minority group students. Students who take
part in the Program are referred to as Charles B. Rangel International
Affairs Scholars (Rangel Scholars). This program takes place at Howard
University in Washington DC for six weeks beginning
in mid-June. It includes academic courses and additional seminars and
visits to give students exposure to key policymakers and practitioners of
international affairs.
Academics: During this program, students receive intensive instruction in
three courses: Political Economy, History
of U.S. Foreign Relations and Writing. Nine semester hours of academic
credit may be awarded.
Outside Activities: To enhance their understanding of the conduct of U.S.
foreign policy and international career options, Program participants meet
with Executive Branch
policymakers, Members of Congress, representatives of non-governmental
organizations, foreign government officials and other individuals involved
in international relations. In recent years, participants have visited the
State Department, Capitol Hill, the
Central Intelligence Agency, the World Bank, the United Nations, the
Pentagon and the National Foreign Affairs Training Center. Award Amount:
Students who are accepted receive tuition, travel, room and board, as well
as a $3,500 stipend for the program.
Application Deadline: Deadlines: February 8, 2013
Leslie Brice, Ph.D.
Coordinator
National Scholarships Office
2403 Marie Mount Hall
College Park, MD 20742
(T) 301.314.1289
(F) 301.314.0085
www.scholarships.umd.edu <http://www.scholarships.umd.edu>
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