OPSF

Thomas R. Pickering- Graduate

Description: The Program's goal is to attract outstanding students who will be in Master's Degree programs in public policy, international affairs, public administration, or academic fields such as business, economics, political science, sociology or foreign languages, and who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of State.
Qualifications: Be a U.S. citizen, have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2, be seeking admission to graduate school at a U.S. institution, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher throughout the program.
Amount:
Length: Two years.
Application Process: The application packet consists of an official application form and supporting documents: personal statement, employment data form, GRE form, certification of citizenship, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and an official financial aid transcript.

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Timeline:

Event	Date	Notes
Application deadline	2/5/2010

Resources:

Official Website

Official website for the Pickering Graduate Fellowship

Recipients:

Matthew Buffington	2005-2006
Ian Lowman	2004-2005