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Pickering Electronic Deadline
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
11:59 p.m. ET
Provides graduate funding to participants as they are prepared academically and professionally to enter the United States Department of State Foreign Service.
Successful candidates are obligated to a minimum of three years of service in an appointment as a Foreign Service Officer.
The Fellowship allows seniors and non-enrolled applicants to apply for two years of graduate school funding.
Up to $42,000 annually for two years of grad school, plus 2 internships (one domestic and one international) at the US Department of State.
| Requirements | Details |
|---|---|
| Year(s) of Application | Senior, Alumni/Non-enrolled |
Minimum Grade Point Average |
3.2 |
Citizenship |
US Citizen |
| Campus Nomination Required | No |
Last updated: February 1, 2022
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