Applications are now open for the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program. Click here to learn more about this fellowship and apply for it.
About The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program
The Rangel Program is a U.S. State Department program collaboratively administered by the Bureau of Global Talent Management and Howard University that seeks to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers as diplomats in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State. The Program seeks individuals interested in helping to shape a freer, more secure and prosperous world through formulating, representing, and implementing U.S. foreign policy. The Program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need.
Program Components
- Graduate Fellowship Program
- Supports two years of graduate study, internships, mentoring, and professional development.
- Encourages applications from minority groups, women, and those with financial need.
- Successful fellows will become Foreign Service Officers, impacting countries worldwide.
- Application Deadline: September 19, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET.
- Selection Process: Includes a virtual interview and written exercise for finalists between November 11-14, 2024. Awards announced on November 15, 2024.
- Summer Enrichment Program
- A six-week summer program for undergraduate students, enhancing their knowledge of international affairs and career opportunities.
- Covers tuition, travel, housing, and two meals per day, plus a $3,300 stipend.
- Program Dates: June 16 – July 25, 2025.
- Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate students with at least sophomore status and a minimum GPA of 3.2. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Benefits of The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program
The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program Requirments
Eligibility Criteria
- Graduate Fellowship Program:
- U.S. citizens with outstanding leadership skills, academic achievement, and financial need.
- Summer Enrichment Program:
- Full-time undergraduate students (U.S. citizens) with at least a 3.2 GPA.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
19 September, 2024
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