Updates and Opportunities for University of Maryland Government & Politics Majors
Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship- Apply by September 19, 2024
Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship- Apply by September 26, 2024
Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship- Apply by October 24, 2024
APSIA’s Diversity and Inclusion Resource Guide connects students and professionals from underrepresented groups with opportunities, funding, and more in the field of International Affairs.
Are you interested in joining the Foreign Service
IMPORTANT: These 5 State Dept. and 1 Dept. of Agriculture programs seek applications from students and recent graduates who are U.S. citizens, and encourage applications from women and those who are members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service. All programs seek applicants with a history of receiving, or qualifying for, NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID.
**Four UMD students won these Foreign Service awards just this year! Read about them here and here.**
1. The Pickering and Rangel
2. The Payne International Development Fellowship provides similar support through two years leading to an appointment with the USAID Foreign Service.
3. The Clarke Diplomatic Security Fellowship Program is intended for talented students who want to pursue a master’s degree and a career as a Diplomatic Security Service Special Agent in the Foreign Service.
4. The Foreign Affairs IT (FAIT) Fellowship is a two-year program that provides academic funding for an IT-related degree, internships, professional development and mentorship – culminating in an appointment in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State as an Information Management Specialist (IMS). The fellowship may be used for the final two years of a bachelor's program or for the full two years of a master's program.
5. The Dept. of Agriculture FAS International Agricultural Fellowship provides financial support through two years of graduate study in Agribusiness, Agricultural
SERVICE REQUIREMENT: Recipients of the graduate programs must complete a minimum five-year term of service as a Foreign Service Officer (three years for the Clarke program).
ELIGIBILITY:
They are looking for students who have *at least two semesters remaining at the start of Fall 2024* and are interested in being change-makers.
Application Deadline: Monday, April 8th
Prospective students can learn more and apply at this link.
Point of contact: Any questions can be directed to the Rawlings graduate assistant, Maleeha Coleburn (cmaleeha@umd.edu).
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Leaders change the world in ways that are transformative, inclusive and long lasting. As a Rawlings Fellow, you engage in a two-semester holistic leadership experience with a cohort of fellow changemakers from all majors. Rawlings Fellows seek out or create opportunities to champion the voices for those who would otherwise go unheard, demonstrate a commitment to ethical leadership, and take an active interest in the community by mentoring and encouraging others. You will work side-by-side with others who share your passion, and you will develop the leadership skills to harness and build upon a community’s collective commitment for change.
Participation in the Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program empowers students to act by equipping them with the necessary skills, resources and support for leadership roles, while engaging in areas of cultural pluralism, advocacy and change. Fellows design and implement their own community action projects, take leadership courses, serve at an internship, and meet elected officials, community advocates and nonprofit leaders. Each Fellow’s experience in the program will be guided by his or her interest in a specific policy issue. The program continues the legacy of Howard Peters “Pete” Rawlings and the work he did as a Delegate in the State of Maryland. He dedicated his life’s work to developing ethical and expert public leaders.
Program Benefits:
*NEW* Application Deadline: Monday, April 8th
Prospective students can learn more and apply at this link.
Point of contact: Any questions can be directed to the Rawlings graduate assistant, Maleeha Coleburn (cmaleeha@umd.edu).
Are you interested in joining the Foreign Service
IMPORTANT: These programs seek applications from students and recent graduates who are U.S. citizens, and encourage applications from women and those who are members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service. All programs seek applicants with a history of receiving, or qualifying for, NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID.
The Clarke Diplomatic Security Fellowship Program is intended for talented students who want to pursue a master’s degree and a career as a Diplomatic Security Service Special Agent in the Foreign Service. (DEADLINE: 4/29/2024 for Fall 2025 enrollment)
The Pickering and Rangel Gradu
The Payne International Development Fellowship provides similar support through two years leading to an appointment with the USAID Foreign Service.
The FAS International Agricultural Fellowship provides financial support through two years of graduate study in Agribusiness, Agricultural Eco
The Foreign Affairs IT (FAIT) Fellowship is a two-year program that provides academic funding for an IT-related degree, internships, professional development and mentorship – culminating in an appointment in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State as an Information Management Specialist (IMS).
Service Requirement: Recipients of the graduate programs must complete a minimum five-year term of service as a Foreign Service Officer (three years for the Clarke program).
Eligibility requirements for all programs:
Participation in the Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program empowers students to act by equipping them with the necessary skills, resources and support for leadership roles, while engaging in areas of cultural pluralism, advocacy and change. Fellows design and implement their own community action projects, take leadership courses, serve at an internship, and meet elected officials, community advocates and nonprofit leaders. Each Fellow’s experience in the program will be guided by his or her interest in a specific policy issue. The program continues the legacy of Howard Peters “Pete” Rawlings and the work he did as a Delegate in the State of Maryland. He dedicated his life’s work to developing ethical and expert public leaders.
Program Benefits:
Application Deadline: Friday, March 29th
Prospective students can learn more and apply at this link.
Point of contact: Any questions can be directed to the Rawlings graduate assistant, Maleeha Coleburn (cmaleeha@umd.edu).
Are you interested in joining the Foreign Service
IMPORTANT: These programs seek applications from students and recent graduates who are U.S. citizens, and encourage applications from women and those who are members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service. All programs seek applicants with a history of receiving, or qualifying for, NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID.
The Clarke Diplomatic Security Fellowship Program is intended for talented students who want to pursue a master’s degree and a career as a Diplomatic Security Service Special Agent in the Foreign Service. (DEADLINE: 4/29/2024 for Fall 2025 enrollment)
The Pickering and Rangel
The Payne International Development Fellowship provides similar support through two years leading to an appointment with the USAID Foreign Service.
The FAS International Agricultural Fellowship provides financial support through two years of graduate study in Agribusiness, Agricultural
The Foreign Affairs IT (FAIT) Fellowship is a two-year program that provides academic funding for an IT-related degree, internships, professional development and mentorship – culminating in an appointment in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State as an Information Management Specialist (IMS).
Service Requirement: Recipients of the graduate programs must complete a minimum five-year term of service as a Foreign Service Officer (three years for the Clarke program).
Eligibility requirements for all programs:
Overview: The Undergraduate Diversity Fellowship Program offers a paid 4-month fellowship for students to work with existing program teams at NBR’s D.C. office. This opportunity allows fellows to expand their networks and develop skills in research, event planning, publications, and general office and project management support through direct professional experience.
Eligibility: Community college and freshmen, sophomore, or junior undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in international affairs or Asia policy are eligible. Members of historically underrepresented groups, such as Black and brown students, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Learn More and Apply: www.nbr.org/udfp.
Application Deadline: March 17, 2024
The OMNI fellowship program is designed for recent undergraduates with a BA or BS degree, some exposure to social science research, and a career interest in social impact. This remote social science research fellowship is a two-year program, beginning on June 3, 2024 and ending on June 27, 2026.
Research Fellows are full-time employees who will receive an annual salary of $50,000 and the full benefits package that they offer to all staff. OMNI strongly encourages students identifying as people of color, LGBTQ+, first-generation college-goers, or low-income backgrounds to apply for this position. This position is fully remote.
The application and hiring period for the Research Fellows program opened in February 2024, and fellows will join the OMNI Institute on June 3, 2024.
The National Bureau of Asian Research offers a paid, four-month (May through August) summer fellowship that provides paid educational, professional, and mentorship opportunities for community college and undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of international affairs or Asia policy, and who display a commitment to increasing diversity and representation in the field of foreign policy.
This opportunity allows fellows to expand their networks and develop skills in research, event planning, publications, and general office and project management support through direct professional experience.
Deadline: March 17, 2024
For more information and to apply: https://www.nbr.org/udfp
The Ellings-Korduba Fellowship Program offers fellowships to advanced undergraduate students whose degrees focus on issues of strategic importance to the US in Asia.
The National Bureau of Asian Research will award fellowships, a stipend, and living and travel expenses for an onsite summer program in Seattle, to a small class of fellows each year from universities across the U.S.
Deadline: March 31, 2024
