Is there a GPA requirement for the Foreign Affairs IT (FAIT) Fellowship?
Yes. The GPA requirement, along with other eligibility requirements, is listed on the FAIT Fellowship website.
What is the Foreign Affairs IT (FAIT) Fellowship?
Details are posted on the FAIT Fellowship website.
Do I have to be accepted into a graduate school to apply for the Pickering/Rangel Fellowship Program?
No. Applicants are generally starting the application process for graduate school at the same time they are applying for the Pickering/Rangel Fellowship. So, applicants should list programs to which they have applied or plan to apply. No acceptances are required. If you have already been admitted to a program that you plan to attend, you can upload your acceptance letter when submitting your application.
Can I apply for both the Pickering Fellowship Program and the Rangel Fellowship Program?
Yes, you can apply to both the Rangel Fellowship and the Pickering Affairs Fellowship. The application and selection processes are separate.
Do I have take the GRE to apply for the Pickering Fellowship/Rangel Fellowship?
Applicants have the option to submit their GRE or GMAT scores to demonstrate their readiness for graduate school. They are not required nor will applicants be disadvantaged by not providing them.
How do I apply to the Rangel Summer Enrichment Program ?
You can learn how to apply at the Rangel Summer Enrichment Program webpage.
How can I apply for the Rangel and Pickering Fellowships?
You can learn more about the application process at the Rangel Fellowship webpage and about the Pickering Fellowship at the Pickering Fellowship webpage.
How do I apply to become an intern?
Please visit the Student Internship Program webpage to learn more about the application process and sign up to received announcements and updates to the next program cycle in 2022-2023 school year.
Can I participate in a Student Program if I am not a U.S. Citizen?
The Department of State Student Programs are for students who are U.S. citizens. Non-U.S. citizens may apply for the programs that are made available through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), at exchanges.state.gov.
When can I apply?
The Student Internship Program has three program cycles each calendar year (Fall, Spring, & Summer cycles), please visit our webpage to learn more about the call for applications and the eligibility requirements.