The Council of American Ambassadors Fellowship
The Council of American Ambassadors provides six fellowships in honor of Ambassadors Walter and Leonore Annenberg. The Fellowship program combines mentoring by former U.S. ambassadors and alumni peer mentors, practical training through internships at the U.S. Department of State and, in cooperation with The Fund for American Studies, academic studies in international affairs at George Mason University, as well as residential housing at George Washington University. The Fellowship provides a $8,695 award to each student that is applied to cover the cost of the summer program.
The Fellowships are open to undergraduate students:
- who have completed their junior year prior to the commencement of their internships.
- who possess a strong interest in pursuing a career in diplomacy/international affairs,
- whose backgrounds reflect a high level of academic excellence and leadership in extra-curricular activities.
Compensation and Benefits
- Tuition paid for two courses, totaling six credit hours at George Mason University
- Eight weeks of paid residential housing on George Washington University’s campus
The Fellowships are available only during summer sessions.
The U.S. Department of State will forward applicants chosen for internships in Washington, D.C., and who have authorized the Department to provide their information to other organizations, to the Council of American Ambassadors for consideration. The Council will invite eligible candidates to apply for the Fellowship and provide the application instructions.
How to Apply
For more information about this program, please visit www.americanambassadors.org. Inquiries may be sent to council@americanambassadors.org.