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 Rangel Fellowship 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 scholarships@umd.edu 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 master’s 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
