Amount: Up to $42,000/year
Deadline: November 3
Level: graduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program provides a unique pathway to careers in USAID's Foreign Service. It offers financial assistance, mentorship, and professional development.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.2+
- Demographic: minority
- Must be seeking admission to a two-year master's degree program in an area of relevance to the Foreign Service (USAID)
- Commitment to serving in the USAID Foreign Service
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essays (several prompts)
- Official Transcripts
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Financial Need Statement
Timeline
Applications open August. Deadline November 3. Finalists notified in December. Interviews in January/February. Scholars announced in March.
Tips
Emphasize your passion for international development and how you envision contributing to USAID's mission. Highlight any relevant experience in community service, international travel, or cross-cultural engagement.