The deadline is approaching for the 2015 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program.  Those interested should apply at www.rangelprogram.org.

The Rangel Program is currently accepting applications for the 2015 Rangel Graduate Fellowship.   The Fellowship welcomes applications from individuals who want to make a difference in the world through service as Foreign Service Officers in the U.S. Department of State.  The Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program provides benefits of up to $95,000 over two years toward a two-year master’s degree, arranges internships on Capitol Hill and at U.S. embassies, and provides mentorship and professional develop­ment support. Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year master’s programs in U.S. institutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service, including inter­national relations, public policy, public administration, economics,or business administration. Upon successful completion of the two-year fellowship and Foreign Service entry requirements, Fellows join the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State, embarking on a uniquely rewarding career of international service. Fellows have a minimum 5 year service commitment to the Foreign Service. Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start two-year graduate programs in fall 2015, must have GPAs of at least 3.2, and must be U.S. citizens. The program welcomes any undergraduate major and encour­ages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial need. Information and application materials can be found at www.rangelprogram.org.The application deadline is January 14, 2015. The Program is funded by the U.S. Department of State and managed by Howard University.

2015 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship

Number of Fellowships Offered: 30

Eligibility Requirements: U.S. citizenship; GPA of 3.2/4.0; seeking to start new two-year relevant grad program in Fall 2015

Application available at:www.rangelprogram.org

Application Deadline:January 14, 2015

Finalists selected by the end of February

Fellows selected by mid-March

Contact:  rangelprogram@howard.edu; 202-806-4367, (877) 633-0002;

Patricia Scroggs (pscroggs@howard.edu)

James McDowell (jrmcdowell@howard.edu) 202-806-4367.