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Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program is sponsored by Department of State. As authorized by authorizations stated above.
Pickering Program offers only graduate fellowships. The purpose of the program is to attract outstanding students who represent all ethnic and social backgrounds and who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of State. This program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need.
These programs develop a source of trained men and women, from academic fields representing the skill needs of the Department who are dedicated to representing America's interests abroad. This listing is currently active. Program number: 19.
013. Last updated on 2023-08-08.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Assistance supports activities and financial obligations such as tuition costs, student travel, program administration costs and other costs as they relate to the administration of the Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program. Eligible applicant types include: Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Other public institution/organization, Quasi-public nonprofit institution/organization. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows recent federal obligations suggest $6,065,979 (2024). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Yes — Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program is offered by Department of State and this listing comes from SAM.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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