Donald Payne International Development (USAID) Graduate Fellowship Program 

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, visit the webpage for the Payne Graduate Fellowship Program.  

Thomas Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program 

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, visit the webpage for the Pickering Graduate Fellowship Program. 

Charles B. Rangel Undergraduate Summer Enrichment Program in International Affairs

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, visit the webpage for the  Rangel Undergraduate Program. 

Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program

The Rangel Graduate Fellowship is a program that aims to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State in which they can help formulate, represent, and implement U.S. foreign policy. The Rangel Program selects outstanding Rangel Fellows annually in a highly competitive nationwide process and supports them through two years of graduate study, internships, mentoring, and professional development activities. This program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need. Fellows who successfully complete the program and Foreign Service entry requirements will receive appointments as Foreign Service Officers, in accordance with applicable law and State Department policy.

Rangel Fellows are committed to serving their country and promoting positive change globally. Individuals who have successfully completed the Rangel Program are now making a difference in countries throughout the world, including Colombia, Mexico, Panama, South Africa, Nigeria, Angola, China, Korea, Bangladesh, Spain, and Ireland.

For more information, visit the webpage for the  Rangel Graduate Program. 

Foreign Affairs for Undergraduate and Graduate Information Technology Fellowship

The Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship (FAIT) is a merit and needs based program designed to attract outstanding students and professionals to prepare for a career applying their technology skills in support of the business of diplomacy as Diplomatic Technology Officers. Based on the fundamental principle that diversity is a strength in our diplomatic efforts, the program values varied backgrounds, including ethnic, racial, social, and geographic diversity.

For more information, visit the webpage for the  Foreign Affairs Program.