Open to: Seniors, Alums
Award Type: Academic/ Professional
Area(s) of study: All fields, with an interest in international development
Award criteria: academic achievement; leadership; service; diversity
Award provides: Funding for two years of graduate study, internships and professional development activities, and entry into the USAID Foreign Service
Open to international students: No
Institutional Support or Endorsement Required: No
Applicants must:
The USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program provides training for individuals interested in working on pressing global challenges through the U.S. Agency for International Development. The fellowship provides up to $90,000 for graduate school, internships, and professional development activities, along with entrance into the USAID Foreign Service. Applicants must have outstanding academic records, significant service and extracurricular involvement, outstanding leadership skills, and demonstrated interest in international development. Applicants from groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial need are especially encouraged to apply. For more information:http://www.paynefellows.org/graduate-fellowship-program/payne-program-overview/