Pickering Fellowship
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The Pickering Fellowship is designed to develop a source of trained men and women who are dedicated to pursuing Foreign Service careers and representing America's interests abroad. The Fellowship identifies and attracts, based on financial need, outstanding students who represent racial, ethnic, gender, social and geographic diversity, and prepares them academically and professionally for a career in the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service by providing financial support, mentoring and professional development.
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Academic Level:
Junior, Senior, Bachelors degree (not currently enrolled)
Age minimum or maximum:*
Yes
Minimum and/or maximum age? 50 max
Open to international students:
No
Required to demonstrate financial need:
No
Discipline Area(s):
Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences
Other: Related to foreign service
Minimum GPA:
Yes
If yes, what is the minimum? 3.2
Demographic Information (preferred or required):
First generation college students , Demonstrates Financial Need, Minorities, Women
Award type:
Fellowship, Scholarship
Amount Awarded:
$25,000 and above
| Application Information: |
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Application Deadline:
January
Date application is available:
Fall
USC endorsement required:
No
| Award Details: |
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Is there an interview:
Yes
Approximate date finalists are notified:
March
Approximate date selected candidates are notified:
April
Average number of applications received:
Number awarded:
30
Average GPA of recipients:
Information not available
| Sponsor: |
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The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars
| Contact Information: |
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Primary Contact:
Jaclyn Sheridan
Position:
Senior Program Manager, Pickering Fellowship
Phone:
202-238-7991
Email:
pickering@twc.edu
Website:
http://www.twc.edu/thomas-r-pickering-foreign-affairs-fellowship-program
Address:
1333 16th Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20036
United States