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Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program

Posted by Matt Clemons 
· Monday, October 25th, 2010 
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Please share this announcement with individuals who may be interested in the Rangel Graduate Fellowship.  More information is available at www.rangelprogram.org.

The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for its 2011 graduate fellowships.  The Rangel Program seeks applicants who are interested in promoting positive change in the world as Foreign Service Officers for the U.S. Department of State.  The fellowship is open to undergraduate seniors and recent graduates who want to begin two-year master’s programs in the fall of 2011.

In March 2011, the program will select twenty Rangel Fellows who will receive up to $90,000 in benefits over two years to fund tuition, mandatory fees, and living expenses for completion of two-year master’s degrees, as well as summer internships to promote professional development.  Fellows may use the fellowship to fund graduate studies of international affairs or a related subject such as public administration, business administration or public policy at U.S. universities.  Those who successfully complete the program will receive appointments as Foreign Service Officers upon graduation, embarking on one of the most exciting and rewarding careers.

Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship, plans to enter graduate school in fall 2011, and a minimum 3.2 GPA.  The program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial need.  The application deadline is January 21, 2011.  Additional information about the Rangel Program and specific application requirements are available at www.rangelprogram.org.

The Rangel Program is managed by the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center at Howard University and funded by the U.S. Department of State.  It seeks to promote excellence and diversity in the U.S. Foreign Service.

Contacts:

Patricia Scroggs                                               Erica Lee

Director                                                              Program Assistant

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

202-806-4367 or 877-633-0002

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SIPA’s Four Pickering Fellows Prepare for Diplomacy

Posted by Matt Clemons 
· Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 
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Each year SIPA is proud to partner with several organizations to assist students with paying for school.  One of the programs we partner with is The Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship.  This fellowship focuses on individuals that are interested in working for the U.S. Department of State and are applying to graduate programs.

There is another program available to undergraduate students called the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship.  SIPA is proud to partner with both divisions of this fellowship program.

The following article was contributed by SIPA student Timothy Shenk.

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Four SIPA students have been named Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellows and are preparing to work in the U.S. Foreign Service. Just 20 graduate Pickering Fellowships were awarded this year, more to SIPA students than any other school.

SIPA’s four Fellows are Keondra Bills (MDP ’12), Amanda Buescher (MPA ’12), Karina Gabriela Garcia (MIA ’12), and Jane Park (MPA ’12).

The fellowships were awarded this spring by the Woodrow Wilson Foundation and are funded by the State Department. Pickering Fellows pursue two years of study in fields such as international affairs, political science, economics and foreign languages. They also complete two internships with the State Department, including one at a U.S. embassy.

In exchange, Fellows commit to work for three years as Foreign Service officers, which is contingent upon passing the Foreign Service exam.

According to Park, the Pickering Fellowship is an ideal award for students interested in pursuing a career in the Foreign Service. She is concentrating in international finance and economic policy at SIPA and hopes to work in international trade negotiations.

“Representing the U.S. internationally is something that I always found admirable,” she said.

Garcia said she hopes to work for the State Department on human rights issues in Africa or Latin America. She chose to attend SIPA because of its human rights concentration.

“I definitely felt like the program here was a better fit,” she said. “It’s very flexible and interdisciplinary.”

Four second-year SIPA students are also Pickering Fellows: Kristofer Clark (MIA ’11), Caitlyn Finley (MIA ’11), Kahina Robinson (MIA ’11), and Miriam Schive (MIA ’11).

The Pickering Fellowships are named for Thomas R. Pickering, who served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations from 1989 to 1992.

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International Fellows Program

Posted by Matt Clemons 
· Friday, October 15th, 2010 
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When filling out your admission application to SIPA you will notice a section labeled “International Fellows Program” (IFP). Applying to become an International Fellow at SIPA is optional.  This means that it is not a requirement that you submit an essay as part of your admission application.  Not submitting an IFP essay will have no impact on the decision of the Admissions Committee in any way.

However, the IFP program is an outstanding opportunity to shape your future in a unique way and I believe it is worth the time to submit an essay as part of your admission application.  Below is a short video that provides insight into this truly exceptional opportunity.

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Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

Posted by Matt Clemons 
· Friday, October 8th, 2010 
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We were recently notified of a wonderful fellowship opportunity.  Please read below for details on the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship program.  The deadline is November 1st so act quickly if you qualify.

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The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships are for up to two years of graduate study in ANY FIELD at any university in the United States.   They provide cash support of $25,000 per year plus up to $20,000 in tuition support per year (a total of as much as $90,000 over the two years!).

THE DEADLINE for applications is November 1, 2010.

ELIGIBILITY:

New Americans:   if born abroad, an applicant must have a green card or be a naturalized citizen.

If born in the US, the applicant’s parents both must have been born abroad and have become naturalized US citizens (the absent parent of an applicant raised by a single parent need not meet the naturalization requirement).

Age:

An applicant must be 30 or under (i.e. not 31 or older) as of November 1, 2010.

Academic status:

An applicant must have a bachelor’s degree or at least be in his/her final year of undergraduate study.

If already in graduate study, an applicant should be in the first or second year of a degree program for which she/he is seeking support.

Prior graduate training is not a barrier to eligibility.  Individuals who are not currently in a graduate program are welcome and encouraged to apply.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

We seek individuals who have demonstrated unusual creativity, originality and initiative in one or more aspects of their lives who have demonstrated a commitment to and capacity for sustained accomplishment whose graduate plans or program give promise of enhancing their future creativity and accomplishment who seem likely to sustain their past record of creativity and accomplishment.

We try very hard to create a “level playing field” for applicants, irrespective of the challenges and opportunities they may have experienced as New Americans.   We take into account their age, their level of academic preparation, and their experience.

The program website, http://www.pdsoros.org contains detailed information about the application process.   It also provides background sketches of current fellows and alumni who are pursuing careers in a wide range of fields.

Truly creative and accomplished young people should not be discouraged from applying just because they do not come from elite schools, or do not have stellar grades or test scores, or don’t want to study medicine or law.   We WELCOME AND ENCOURAGE applicants from a wide range of backgrounds with a wide range of career goals.

Nor should truly creative and accomplished young people be discouraged from applying just because they are already reasonably assured of adequate support to complete their graduate study.  A number of wonderful fellows have found that the sense of community that develops among New Americans, the great opportunities associated with the Fall Conferences of Fellows, the regional get-togethers, participation in selecting subsequent classes of fellows, and the prestige of the award turn out to be of greater importance and value than its cash value.

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Fellowship Opportunity for College Sophomores

Posted by Matt Clemons 
· Monday, September 27th, 2010 
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SIPA is proud to partner with several organizations that provide scholarship funding to individuals interested in international and Public Affairs and one such organization is the Institute for International Public Policy Fellowship Program (IIPP).

Individuals apply in their sophomore year of college and participate in academic and professional programs to help prepare for graduate school.  Funding is also included and SIPA agrees to match funding provided by IIPP.  If you are a college sophomore or know someone who is, please pass along this great opportunity.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Application Opened September 16th for UNCF Special Programs Corporation’s Institute for International Public Policy Fellowship Program

Background: The UNCF Special Programs Corporation’s Institute for International Public Policy (IIPP) Fellowship Program is now entering its 17th year. The Institute seeks to enhance U.S. national security and global competitiveness by promoting excellence, international service, and awareness among a representative cross-section of the American citizenry. The IIPP also seeks to broaden access to international education and training opportunities for underrepresented minority college students.

The IIPP Fellowship Program provides students from underrepresented minority groups with education and training experiences critical to entry and advancement in international affairs careers. Ours is a comprehensive program of summer policy institutes, study abroad, intensive language training, internships, graduate study, and student services that include mentoring and career development. Additionally, the Institute provides students with the education and training necessary to successfully enter, advance, and provide leadership in international affairs careers.

Fellowship Components:

  • Sophomore Summer Policy Institute
  • Junior Year Study Abroad
  • Junior Summer Policy Institute
  • Summer Language Institute
  • International Internship
  • Internationally Focused Advanced Degree Program
  • Wraparound Student Services (academic, study abroad, and career advising)

Eligibility Requirements – We welcome applications from undergraduate sophomores who:

  • Are enrolled full-time at an accredited, four–year baccalaureate-granting institution.
  • Are U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents (documentary support required).
  • Will remain enrolled at their undergraduate institution for two years following their acceptance to the Fellowship.
  • Have a minimum 3.2 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale).
  • Have a strong demonstrated interest in international affairs.
  • Are an underrepresented minority (African American, Hispanic/Latino American, Asian American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander).
  • Plan to seek admission to an internationally focused advanced degree program.

Students from underrepresented minority groups, especially those from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and Other Minority Serving Institutions (OMIs) are particularly encouraged to apply. Though not a requirement, applicants are strongly encouraged to complete at least one of the following courses before starting the IIPP Fellowship: international affairs, foreign policy, a foreign language, political science, sociology, macro/micro-economics, statistics and/or journalism.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2011

Website: www.uncfsp.org/iipp

Email us with comments or questions at [email protected]

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