Amount: Up to $42,000 annually (tuition, fees, stipend)
Deadline: November 1
Level: graduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The Payne Fellowship prepares outstanding young people for careers in the USAID Foreign Service. It provides financial assistance for graduate school and leads to an appointment as a Foreign Service Officer.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.2+
- Demographic: Underrepresented minorities
- Seeking a master's degree in a field relevant to USAID Foreign Service career
- Commitment to a career in USAID Foreign Service
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essays
- Transcripts
- GMAT/GRE scores
- Recommendations
- Financial need form
Timeline
Application opens August. Finalists announced January. Winners announced March.
Tips
Demonstrate a clear interest in international development and public service. Highlight relevant international experience and language skills, and how an MBA would apply.