Fellowship

Pickering Fellowship

U.S. Department of State Original Source
Award

$42,000 - $84,000

Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Deadline passed
Location

United States

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Pickering Fellowship provides funding for graduate school and internships to participants as they prepare academically and professionally to enter the United States Department of State Foreign Service. The program offers up to $42,000 annually for two years to support graduate education at a US-based institution. The fellowship is designed to prepare participants for careers as Foreign Service Officers, with a focus on recruiting diverse candidates. Women, members of groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are especially encouraged to apply. Recipients commit to a five-year service obligation with the Department of State's Foreign Service upon completion of their graduate studies.

Duration 24 - 25 mo
education foreign service diplomacy international relations public service government foreign affairs state department

Who Can Apply

Region
United States
Citizenship
United States
Project in
United States
Applicants
individual
Priority for
women_in_stem, racial_minorities, low_income

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

transcripts letters_of_recommendation cover_letter

Additional benefits

  • career_services
  • training

Restrictions

  • employment_restrictions

Post-award obligations

  • remain_in_field

External Application

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Key Information

Award Amount
$42,000 - $84,000
Application Deadline
September 30, 2025 at 23:59 UTC
Deadline passed

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