This fellowship is for undergraduate and graduate studies and summer internships for seniors and juniors interested in careers in the U.S. State Department. Applications are due mid-January: http://www.twc.edu/thomas-r-pickering-foreign-affairs-fellowship-program

Emphasis: Academic, Other (Career/Government Agency: Future career opportunity with government agency (DOS)

Brief Description of Award: The Pickering Fellowship is designed to develop a source of trained men and women who are dedicated to pursuing Foreign Service careers and representing America’s interests abroad. The Fellowship identifies and attracts, based on financial need, outstanding students who represent racial, ethnic, gender, social and geographic diversity and prepares them academically and professionally for a career in the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service by providing financial support, mentoring and professional development.

Eligibility: Must have a minimum 3.2 GPA. This fellowship is for juniors or seniors interested in careers in International affairs, area studies, political science, public administration, economics, and language security studies, etc. Money for studies, travel and summer internships.

Selection: Applications due mid-January, in-person interviews in April, selections end of April.