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Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship is a grant from the U. S. Department of State that funds outstanding college seniors and recent graduates pursuing master's degrees and careers in the U.
S. Foreign Service.
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Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program cpalamara 2025-12-17T09:58:34-05:00 The Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program is a merit and needs based program that honors Thomas R. Pickering, one of the most distinguished and capable American diplomats of the latter half of the 20th century.
It, along with the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program , are the Department's flagship initiatives for recruiting top-tier talent.
Graduate fellowships to qualified college seniors and college graduates Financial assistance for a two-year graduate program Two summer internships – one domestic and one abroad Mentoring and other professional development opportunities Five-year Foreign Service commitment Visit the Pickering Fellowship to learn more about the program and take the first step to become a U.S. diplomat.
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Personal statement (max 600 words) — describe your background, interest in the Foreign Service, and qualifications for the fellowship
Financial need statement (max 400 words) — explain your demonstrated financial need for fellowship support
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: U. S. citizens with a minimum 3. 2 GPA on a 4. 0 scale seeking admission to a two-year, full-time, on-campus master's degree program at a U. S. -based institution in a field relevant to the Foreign Service (e. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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