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Foreign Services Fellowships
Nationally competitive fellowships to fund a Master's degree in a field related to international studies and provide a path to a career in diplomacy.
Interested students may apply for these opportunities in early fall of their senior year or alumni the year before they intend to enroll in graduate school. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective applicants are encouraged to consult with External Fellowships well in advance of the deadline if seeking assistance.
Each of these programs has its own unique focus and eligibility requirements, so please review the information below to see which might be the best fit for your educational and professional goals.
Fellowship Programs
Payne International Development Fellowship Program
| Description | Funding for a two-year Master's degree in a field related to the USAID Foreign Service (see program website for details), two internships, and appointment as a USAID Foreign Service Officer upon successful completion of the program. |
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Campus Deadline |
See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective applicants are encouraged to consult with External Fellowships Advising well in advance of the deadline if seeking assistance. |
Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship
| Description | Funding for a two-year Master’s degree in fields related to the U.S. Foreign Service (see program website for details), two internships, and appointment as a Foreign Service Officer upon successful completion of the program. |
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Campus Deadline |
See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective applicants are encouraged to consult with External Fellowships Advising well in advance of the deadline if seeking assistance. |
Rangel International Affairs Program
| Description | Funding for a two-year Master’s degree in fields related to the U.S. Foreign Service (see program website for details), two internships, and appointment as a Foreign Service Officer upon successful completion of the program. |
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Campus Deadline |
See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective applicants are encouraged to consult with External Fellowships Advising well in advance of the deadline if seeking assistance. |
Clarke Diplomatic Security Fellowship
| Description | Funding for a two-year Master's degree in a field related to the Foreign Service, two internships, and appointment as a Diplomatic Security Service Special Agent upon successful completion of the program. |
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Campus Deadline |
See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective applicants are encouraged to consult with External Fellowships Advising well in advance of the deadline if seeking assistance. |
Are you a Sophomore or Junior who wants to be competitive for these awards? Check out the Rangel Summer Enrichment Program!
Advising for the 2024 application cycle is ongoing! Email fellowships@stonybrook.edu for next steps.