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. Women, members of groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: September
Value: Up to $42,000 annually for two years. Five-year service commitment to the Department of State's Foreign Service
Eligibility: Undergraduate juniors and seniors seeking to enter graduate school at a US based institution; must be a U.S. citizen.
Major: Academic field relevant to foreign service
Nomination: Applicants are highly encouraged to work with the Office of National Fellowships on their applications.
Website: Pickering Fellowship
Pickering Application Deadlines
- Application Deadline: September 26, 2024
Pickering Recommended Steps and Timeline
- By July 10, 2024: Review the eligibility criteria to ensure you are eligible for the award and determine which Foreign Service Track you would like to pursue.
- July - Aug: Complete drafts and revise Personal Statement and Statement of Financial Need.
- By Sep 4, 2024: Sign and return the nomination agreement form to national.fellowships@unh.edu.
- September 26, 2024: Application DEADLINE.
