OPSF

Thomas R. Pickering- Undergraduate

Description: The Woodrow Wilson Foundation offers the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs fellowship to students who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. department of State. After finishing their schooling, fellowship recipients work for the Foreign Service for a minimum of 4 1/2 years.
Qualifications: Applicants must be US citizens, have at least a 3.2 GPA, and be a junior. Students should be talented in academic programs relevant to international affairs, political and economic analysis, administration, management, and science policy. Students must commit to pursuing a graduate degree in international studies.
Amount: Up to $50,000 annually for three years.
Length: Up to second year of graduate school based on need.
Application Process: A complete Foreign Affairs Fellowship application packet consists of an official application form and supporting documents: personal statement, employment data form, SAT form, certification of citizenship, and two letters of recommendation, official academic transcript, and financial aid transcript.

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Timeline:

Event	Date	Notes
Official Deadline	2/8/2010

Resources:

Official Website

Official website for the Pickering Undergraduate Fellowship