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 evidence of financial need (such as Pell Grants or
subsidized loans) are encouraged to apply. Members of minority groups
historically underrepresented in the State Department or USAID Foreign
Services, including those who have financial need,
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 evidence of financial need (such as Pell Grants or
subsidized loans) are encouraged to apply. Members of minority groups
historically underrepresented in the State Department or USAID Foreign
Services, including those who have financial need,
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.
CONTACT US: To learn more about the Pickering and Rangel Foreign Service programs write to us at
scholarships@umd.edu
FOR SENIORS, JUNIORS, SOPHOMORES, AND ADVANCED FRESHMEN:
RANGEL INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
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 3, 2016
FOR JUNIORS:
PICKERING UNDERGRADUATE FOREIGN AFFAIRS FELLOWSHIP
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 five years of service in an appointment as a Foreign Service officer.
Application Deadline: January 15, 2016
FOR GRADUATING SENIORS AND RECENT GRADUATES:
PAYNE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP
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.
Application Deadline: January 19, 2016
PICKERING GRADUATE FOREIGN AFFAIRS FELLOWSHIP
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 five years of service in an appointment as a
Foreign Service officer.
Application Deadline: January 15, 2016
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 five years of service in an appointment as a Foreign Service
Officer.
Application Deadline: January 13, 2016
