Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program

As authorized by authorizations stated above. Pickering Program offers only graduate fellowships. The purpose of the program is to attract outstanding students who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of State. These programs develop a source of trained men and women, from academic fields representing the skill needs of the Department who are dedicated to representing America's interests abroad. The program is currently not making new awards, but previously funded projects may still be reporting expenditures.

Assistance supports activities and financial obligations such as tuition costs, student travel, program administration costs and other costs as they relate to the administration of the Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program.

Quality of program idea; Program planning ability; Ability to achieve objectives; Multiplier effect/impact i.e. can the program support an increased load; Support diversity; International capacity; institution's record/ability; Cost-effectiveness/savings. Please refer to Grants.gov for further information.