Category: International Relations Majors

Scoville Scholarship

In International Relations Majors, Political Science Majors, Senior

– This fellowship is for graduating seniors interested in working for peace and security nonprofits in Washington D.C. The SJU application deadline is December 1, 2017 (there are two application cycles; the online application deadline is early January 2018 for Fall 2018):  http://scoville.org/

Emphasis: Academic, Research, Experiential (Peace and Security Non Profits)

Brief Description: The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program invites recent college and graduate school alumni to apply for full-time, six-to-nine month fellowships in Washington, DC. Outstanding individuals will be selected to work with nonprofit, public-interest organizations addressing peace and security issues. Applications are especially encouraged from candidates with a strong interest in these issues who have prior experience with public-interest activism or advocacy.

Eligibility: U.S. citizen, completion of a Bachelor’s degree by the start of the scholarship

Selection: The SJU application deadline is December 1, 2017 (the online application deadline is early January 2018), finalists chosen by Feb., interviews in D.C., then winners chosen. You must also apply to Oxford University.

Schwarzman Scholarship

In Asian Studies Majors, International Relations Majors, Senior, Seniors Applying to Graduate School, Study / Teach Abroad

– The Schwarzman offers a Master’s degree in Global Affairs. The application is due in late May: http://schwarzmanscholars.org/

Emphasis: Academic, Language, Experiential, International

Brief Description of Award: Schwarzman Scholars is a highly-selective, fully-funded scholarship program, based at the distinguished Tsinghua University in Beijing, designed to build a global community of young leaders in business, political  and civil society who can effectively serve as bridges between China and the rest of the world. We aim to achieve this by (1)  recruiting promising young leaders from around the world, people who have the ambition and talent to take on executive roles in government, civil society or business (2) educate them about China’s global role via a one-year Master’s in global affairs at Tsinghua and (3) link them to senior mentors in their field in China and to their peers among China’s rising young leaders. It is an unparalleled introduction to China and its role in the world.

Eligibility: bachelor’s degree, must be under 29 at time of enrollment, can be a non-US international

Selection: The fellowship application deadline is late May: http://schwarzmanscholars.org/

PPIA Fellowship Program

In International Relations Majors, Political Science Majors, Senior, Seniors Applying to Graduate School

This fellowship is for graduating seniors interested in pursuing graduate degrees in Public Policy and International Affairs: https://www.ppiaprogram.org/ppia/

Emphasis: Academic, Other (Preparation for graduate school in Public Policy, Public Administration, International Affairs or a related field)

Brief Description of Award: For nearly 35 years PPIA has been supporting students in their pursuit of graduate degrees in Public Policy and International Affairs. The PPIA Fellowship begins with the completion of a Junior Summer Institute seven week program that then leads to graduate studies in Public Policy and International Affairs.

Eligibility: Must be a U.S. a graduate senior and U.S. Citizen committed to Public Policy.

Selection: Applications due Nov. 1, 2017, notified Feb, 1, 2018.

Pickering Fellowship

In International Relations Majors, Junior, Political Science Majors, Senior, Summer Fellowship Opportunities

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.

Payne International Development Fellowship

In International Relations Majors, Minority and Ethnic Students, Political Science Majors, Senior, Study / Teach Abroad

–For seniors interested in International Affairs and working in the U.S. Foreign Service

Emphasis: Academic, International (Graduate Fellowship program that seeks to attract individuals who are interested in pursuing careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Brief Description of Award: The Payne Fellowship encourages the application of members of minority groups who have historically been underrepresented in international development careers and those financial need. The fellowship is named in honor of longtime development champion, the late Congressman Donald Payne. The initiative is funded by USAID and administered by Howard University. Fellowship recipients can use the award to attend U.S. graduate programs throughout the country; they will join the USAID Foreign Service upon completion of the program, as long as they complete the requirements.

Eligibility: For U.S. Citizens interested in International Affairs or related fields. Must have a 3.2 minimum GPA.

Selection: Applications are due Mid-January, 2018. Selections are in March/April.

Luce Scholarship

In Asian Studies Majors, History Majors, International Relations Majors, Political Science Majors, Senior, Study / Teach Abroad

– For seniors leaders who are in tested in but have limited experience in Asia: http://www.hluce.org/lsprogram.aspx

Emphasis: Language, Experiential, International

Brief Description: The Luce Scholars Program is a nationally competitive fellowship program. It was launched by the Henry Luce Foundation in 1974 to enhance the understanding of Asia among potential leaders in American Society. The program provides stipends, language training, and individualized professional placement for 15-18 Luce Scholars each year, and welcomes applications from college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals in a variety of fields who have had limited exposure to Asia.

Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen and have completed an undergraduate degree upon start of the fellowship (Age limit of 30).

Selection:  Nominations are due by November 1st. There is a an interview in Nov. /Dec. and decisions Jan. /Feb.

James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program

In International Relations Majors, Political Science Majors, Senior

– For seniors who have a career interest in international affairs

Emphasis: Research

Brief Description: The James C. Gaither Juniors Fellows Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is designed to provide a substantive work experience for students who have a serious career interest in the area of international affairs. Students who are selected will be hired to works as employees at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington, DC on a full-time basis for a period of one year.

Eligibility: must be in last year of Bachelors’ degree or within one year of graduation, open to all students with US work eligibility

Selection:  Applications are due Jan. 15th. Candidates must be nominated by the SJU fellowships office.