Opportunity Details

<  Return to search results

Have questions about an opportunity? Please contact the provider directly by visiting their website or using the contact information on the bottom of the listing.

Program

Donald M Payne International Development Fellowship
Organization

U.S. Agency for International Development
Opportunity Type

Fellowship
About the Program

Howard University, in cooperation with the U.S. Agency for International Development, invites outstanding individuals interested in international development and careers in the USAID Foreign Service to apply for the 2015 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship. Candidates can be graduating seniors or college graduates with strong academic records and a desire to promote positive change in the world. The Payne Program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial need. Selected fellows will receive support for graduate school and will enter into an exciting and rewarding career.
Program Location

Washington, DC
Application Deadline

January 19, 2024
Application Website

www.paynefellows.org

Program Benefits

Benefits
  • Housing
  • Travel to/from program location
  • Educational credit
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Possible Job Placement
Additional Benefits
  • An orientation to the Program and the USAID Foreign Service at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
  • Two summer internships, one domestic the summer after selection and one overseas at a USAID Mission during the summer between the first and second years of graduate school. The Program provides stipends, transportation and housing for these internships.
  • Up to $35,000 annually toward tuition, fees and living expenses for a two-year master’s degree in international development, international affairs, public administration, environmental sciences, public health, agriculture or another area relevant to the work of the USAID Foreign Service.
  • Mentoring from a USAID Foreign Service Officer throughout the duration of the fellowship.
  • Employment in the USAID Foreign Service for those who successfully complete the program and Foreign Service entry requirements, with a contractual agreement committing each Payne Fellow to a minimum of three years of service as a USAID Foreign Service Officer.

Requirements

Description
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must be seeking admission to enter a two-year graduate program in the fall of 2015 at a U.S. university
  • Must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale at the time of application 
Open to residents of:
 National - All 50 States
Open to students attending school in:
 National - All 50 States
Additional Geographic Requirements

Fellowship takes place in Washington DC and USAID missions around the world.
First Generation College Students
 Preferred
Minimum GPA
 3.20
Year in School
  • College Senior
  • Recent Graduate - Undergraduate
Academic Requirements

The program welcomes first-generation college students
Enrollment Status
  • Full time
  • Part time
Tuition Fee?
 Yes
Citizenship
  • U.S. Citizens
Other Details
  • Merit-based
  • Needs-based
Keywords
 Payne International Development Fellowship
Contact

paynefellows@howard.edu
Organization Website

www.paynefellows.org
Organization Address

2218 6th St. NW
Washington, DC 20059
Organization Phone
 202-806-4367. 877-633-0002
Last Modified Date
 October 23, 2015