Spring Deadline (January).
The Payne 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). The Payne Fellowship, which fully funds two years of graduate school, internships, and professional development activities, provides a unique pathway to the USAID Foreign Service.
The program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial need. Applicants must be applying to a graduate program in the coming year.
For more information: https://www.paynefellows.org/graduate-fellowship-program/payne-program-overview/
Spring Deadline (January).
The Pickering Fellowship prepares outstanding undergraduate seniors for Foreign Service careers in the U.S. Department of State; in particular, it supports members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the State Department, women, and those with financial need. The Program provides graduate fellowships to qualified applicants committed to joining the Foreign Service. The fellowship helps finance two-year U.S.-based graduate programs, provides two summer internships, offers mentoring from a Foreign Service Officer, and provides other professional development activities. Upon successful completion, fellows have the opportunity to work as Foreign Service Officers in accordance with applicable law and State Department policy, serving in Washington, DC and at a U.S. embassy, consulate, or diplomatic mission around the globe. Fellows also agree to a minimum five-year service commitment in the Department of State’s Foreign Service.
For more information: https://pickeringfellowship.org/graduate-fellowship/overview-and-eligibility/
Spring Deadline (February).
Competitive. The Rangel Program is a six-week summer program to provide 15-20 qualified undergraduates (sophomores, juniors, or seniors) 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. Rangel Scholars live at Howard University, attend classes, and participate in a variety of programs with foreign affairs professionals at Howard and at diverse locations around Washington, DC. The Program also helps students explore graduate school, scholarship, fellowship, internship, and professional options in international affairs.
For more information: http://rangelprogram.org/summer-enrichment-program/
Crimson Scholars Program:
(575) 646-2542
Street Address:
2745 S. Espina St
Las Cruces, NM 88003
Mailing Address:
Honors College
P.O. Box 30001, MSC 3HON
Las Cruces, NM 88003
