Deadline- January 23, 2013
Countries/Region- U.S
The USAID Donald Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship seeks young candidates who are dedicated to public service and international development may apply for Fellowship.
The fellowship encourages the application of members of minority groups who have historically been underrepresented in development careers. The fellowship is named in honor of longtime development champion, the late Congressman Donald M. Payne.
The Fellowship, will provide recipients with up to $90,000 in benefits over a two-year program. The initiative is funded by USAID and administered by the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center at Howard University.
Eligibility & Criteria
- Applicant must be of US citizen having one of the following document-
- Birth certificate
- Certificate of U.S. citizenship
- U.S. passport
- GRE or GMAT Scores
- Official Financial Aid Statement from applicants senior year
- Transcripts from all colleges and universities the applicant has attended for credit. Please use a school-generated transcript. An official transcript is best; a student copy is acceptable if it is in the format of an official transcript.
A completed online application includes the following-
- Background Information (e.g., name, contact information, international travel).
- A personal statement (in 600 words or less) that discusses the applicant’s reasons for applying, interest in foreign affairs, commitment to pursue a USAID Foreign Service career and any relevant experience or information.
- A statement (in 400 words or less) from the applicant that discusses his/her need for financial assistance to attend graduate school, including an explanation of-
- The financial assistance received during undergraduate studies
- Overall education-related debt
- Ability/plans to pay for graduate school independently
Two letters of recommendation-
- One from a faculty member who is well acquainted with the individual
- One from a community leader or other individual who can comment on the applicant’s non-academic accomplishments and his/her potential to serve as a USAID Foreign Service Officer.
- Note– In the online application, applicants will identify recommenders, who will be contacted by the program and asked to submit letters electronically.
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