Contribute to Our Global Society.

The Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program honors one of the most distinguished and capable American diplomats of the latter half of the 20th century. It, along with the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program, are the Department’s flagship programs for attracting diverse, top talent into the Foreign Service to make it more inclusive and representative of our nation’s richness and diversity.

The program includes:

  • Graduate fellowships to qualified college seniors and college graduates
  • Financial assistance for a two-year graduate program
  • Two summer internships – one domestic and one abroad
  • Mentoring and other professional development opportunities
  • Five-year Foreign Service commitment

Visit the Pickering Fellowship to learn more about the program and take the first step to become a U.S. diplomat.