Are you aiming at a career in International Affairs, Diplomacy, or Development?
The
Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program is a
six-week summer program designed to provide undergraduate students with
a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international
affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in
international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue
such careers. The Rangel
Summer Enrichment Program encourages applications
from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in
international affairs careers and those with financial need.
The
National Scholarships Office provides support and advice to students
interested in learning more, and applying to the Rangel Summer
Enrichment Program. For assistance preparing your application
over winter break contact Leslie Brice at lbrice@umd.edu as soon as possible.
Who Can Apply: U.S. Citizens – Full-time undergraduate students at any level (Freshmen see note below) – GPA of
3.2 or higher required – All Majors – Students with financial need
and members of minority groups historically underrepresented in
international affairs careers are encouraged to apply. IMPORTANT: The selection committee
may 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 $3,200 stipend for
the program.
Application Deadline: Deadlines: February 10, 2014
Leslie Brice, Ph.D.
National Scholarships Office
2403 Marie Mount Hall
College Park, MD 20742
(T) 301.314.1289
(F) 301.314.0085
www.scholarships.umd.edu
