Award amountUp to $42,000 annually for a two-year period
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
Application
Application Requirements - Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program
A detailed list of required documents and application materials for the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program, including personal statements, letters of recommendation, and proof of citizenship.
Background information (name, contact, international travel); Personal statement (600 words or less) regarding reasons for applying, interest in foreign affairs, and career commitment; Financial assistance statement (400 words or less) detailing undergraduate aid, education debt, and ability to pay for graduate school; Two letters of recommendation (one faculty, one community leader); Proof of U.S. citizenship (birth certificate, certificate of citizenship, or U.S. passport); FAFSA Submission Summary for the 2024-2025 school year
Application materials
Personal statement; Financial assistance statement; Two letters of recommendation; Proof of U.S. citizenship; FAFSA Submission Summary; GRE or GMAT score report (optional)
How to apply
Complete the online application form; Identify recommenders in the online portal for electronic submission; Upload required documents in PDF format; Finalists must bring original citizenship documents and official transcripts to the interview
Important dates
November 1, 2024: Finalists selected and notified; November 11-14, 2024: Final round interviews and virtual sessions; November 15, 2024: Final selection and offers made to 45 fellows
Documents
Recommendation Form (reference only)
Contact
(202) 806-4367; (877) 633-0002; rangelprogram@howard.edu; 1805 7th St. NW, 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20059
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