Critical Language Scholarship Alumni Society

The Morgridge Acceleration Program (MAP) Fellowship 

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Tackle a real-world challenge currently facing a nonprofit through the MAP Fellowship and tap into elite mentorship, networking platforms, fully-funded travel opportunities and a grant of $5,000 to advance your solution — all while remaining in your current full-time role. Applications close October 20, 2023.

 

Learn more and apply here: https://discovermap.org/map-fellowship/

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Federal Government Fellowships

 

Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program - A program that attracts and prepares outstanding young people for Foreign Service careers in the U.S. Department of State. Deadline: September 21, 2023.

 

 

Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Program - A program that seeks to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers as diplomats in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State. Deadline: September 28, 2023.

 

 

William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship - A two-year graduate fellowship designed for individuals who want to pursue a master’s degree and a career as a Diplomatic Security Service Special Agent in the Foreign Service. Deadline: October 1, 2023.

 

 

Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship - A program that seeks to attract outstanding individuals who are interested in pursuing careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Agency for International Development. Deadline: October 26, 2023.

 

 

Foreign Agricultural Service Diversity Fellowship Program - The FDFP is a new U.S. Department of Agriculture program that identifies and prepares individuals interested in careers in USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service. Applications to open soon. Deadline: TBA

 

 

Consular Fellows Program - Become a Consular Fellow and use your language proficiency in Mandarin, Spanish, Arabic, or Portuguese as part of a unique national service program working in U.S. embassies and consulates abroad. The program is a limited non-career appointment of up to five years which directly supports the Bureau of Consular Affairs. Deadline: October 1, 2023.

 

Mike Mansfield Fellowship Program - The Mansfield Fellowship Program was established to build a corps of U.S. federal government employees with proficiency in the Japanese language and practical, first-hand knowledge about Japan and its government. Deadline: October 31, 2023.

 

Applications to Open Later in the Year

 

 

Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship - A two-year Fellowship program with a path to a career in the Foreign Service by providing academic funding for an IT-related degree, culminating in an appointment in the Foreign Service as an Information Management Specialist. Application to open in September 2023.

 

Presidential Management Fellows Program - The mission of the PMF is to recruit and develop a cadre of future government leaders drawn from all segments of society. The application is released in the fall and will remain open for two weeks.

 

General Professional Development Activities

 

 

Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship - Sponsored by the National Endowment for Democracy, the Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program offers democracy activists, journalists, civil society leaders, and scholars from around the world the opportunity to spend five months in residence at NED to undertake independent research on democracy in a particular country or region. Deadline: October 31, 2023.

 

 

Truman National Security Project Membership - The Truman Project brings together leaders to rethink national security. Deadline: August 23, 2023.

 

 

Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship - This program provides opportunities for U.S. early- and mid-career professionals and practitioners to serve in placements in a foreign government ministry or institution around the world. Deadline: September 15, 2023.

 

Global Innovation Fellowship - The program provides opportunities to UK-based early- and mid-career researchers from across the humanities and social sciences to develop their skills, networks, and careers in the creative and cultural, public, private, and policy sectors. Deadline: November 1, 2023.

 

CLIFF-GRADS Fellowships - The Climate, Food, and Farming, Global Research Alliance Development Scholarship Programme builds capacity in early career scientists from low- and middle-income countries to conduct applied research in agriculture greenhouse gas emission quantification and mitigation. Deadline: August 28, 2023.

 

 

WIlson Center Fellowship - Through an international competition, the Center offers 9-month residential fellowships. The Wilson Center invites scholars, practitioners, journalists, and public intellectuals to take part in its flagship international Fellowship Program. Deadline: October 1, 2023.

 

 

World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program - The program targets young talented African nationals who are completing or have recently completed their PhD in an area relevant to the World Bank's work and aims to build the capacity of the next generation of African changemakers in development research and policymaking and assist poverty reduction in the region. Deadline: August 25, 2023.

 

Human Rights Advocates Program - HRAP leverages the resources of Columbia University and those offered by NYC as a hub of NGOs and international organizations to provide human rights advocates with academic, skill-building, mentoring, and networking opportunities. Deadline: October 15, 2023.

 

War, Conflict, & Migration Think Tank Junior Fellowship - If you have a mix of experience in advocacy and academic and regional expertise, particularly from the Global South, this is a chance for you to partake in a research group, publish,a dn connect to an active network of global researchers! This is a non-paid, fully remote position, and may require up to 4 hours of commitment each week. Please submit your CV and cover letter to: eb1913b@american.edu. Deadline: August 15, 2023.

 

 

Public Voices Fellowship on Technology in the Public Interest - The year-long fellowship is for individuals who have expertise and experience conducting research and/or advocacy that addresses the social impacts of technology. Deadline: August 1, 2023.

 

Economic Recovery Corps Fellowship - ERC Fellows will serve as catalysts, working in partnership with local leaders and communities to activate regional economic development strategies that drive innovation, sustainable growth, and build long-term resilience. Through this 2.5-year program, Fellows receive robust on-going professional development opportunities, including mentorship, coaching, and Economic Development Certification training. Deadline: August 15, 2023.

 

 

Share the Mic in Cyber Fellowship - A first-of-its-kind program, the #ShareTheMicinCyber fellowship will provide cybersecurity professionals from diverse backgrounds with an opportunity to conduct policy research and analysis, explore critical cyber security issues, lead technical projects, and explore questions of diversity and the human side of cybersecurity. Applications open on August 15th.

 

Scholarship / Award Opportunities

 

 

Fund for Education Abroad - FEA invests in deserving U.S. undergraduates who are least likely to study abroad. The Spring 2024 application is now open!

 

 

Andrew E. Rice Award, Society for International Development, United States - The award goes to a young professional who demonstrates leadership and innovation, as well as tremendous promise for advancement in the field of international development. Award recipients have committed to a career of service to those who are most in need and will work towards sustainable, people-centered development. Deadline: September 8, 2023.

 

Volunteer Opportunities

 

 

2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship Application Reader - Application reading period begins on September 14, 2023.

 

 

Internships and Programs

 

 

White House Internship Program - Washington, D.C. Deadline: Deadline: August 18, 2023.

 

 

Communications Intern, Human Rights First - New York, NY or Remote, Deadline: August 4, 2023.

 

 

Asian Development Bank Internship Program - Various Locations. Deadline: September 15, 2023.

 

 

Policy Associate, Effective and Accountable Government Program - Washington, DC, 54-60,000. Deadline:  August 14, 2023.

 

 

Research Analyst, Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation - Washington, D.C., 47,250 - 50,000, Deadline: August 15, 2023.

 

 

Program Associate - Rule of Law Research, World Justice Project - Washington, DC. Deadline; August 31, 2023.

 

Program Associate - Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship, Congressional Hunger Center - Washington, DC, at least 50,000. Deadline: September 1, 2023.

 

 

Coordinator - Project Management , Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Washington, D.C. Deadline: August 20, 2023.

 

 

US Chamber of Commerce Internship Program - Washington, DC. Deadline: August 4, 2023.

 

 

Women's Foreign Policy Group Fall Internships - Washington, DC

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2023 Youth International Leadership Initiative Summer Program

Are you a college student or recent graduate interested in pursing an international affairs career? Have you ever thought about applying to a study abroad or international fellowship program? Do you want to take the next step in your career advancement? Apply for the 2023 Youth International Leadership Initiative (YILI) Summer Program!

Learn more and apply here

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COMMUNITY COLLEGE GLOBAL AFFAIRS FELLOWSHIP 2023

Fellowship

The Community College Global Affairs Fellowship (CCGAF) is a new paid summer enrichment and mentorship program that seeks to expand access to global education opportunities and international affairs careers to community college, transfer, and non-traditional students.  A partnership between Meridian International Center, Global Community College Transfers (GCCT), and Community Colleges for International Development (CCID), the CCGAF provides evidence-based skill-building, mentorship and 1:1 coaching, as well as ongoing access to networks and career supports that global affairs students and professionals need to grow in their work, advance to higher levels of leadership, and become decision-makers on the world stage.

Learn more and apply here

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International Career Advancement Program (ICAP)

ICAP is a professional development and leadership program for highly promising mid-career professionals in international affairs in the United States, sponsored by the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver and by the Aspen Institute.  It is funded by donations from generous alumni, senior mentors and friends of the program as well as by government agencies and nonprofits that sponsor individual Fellows.  These include the State Department, the US Agency for International Development, the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service and its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, the US African Development Foundation, the US International Trade Commission, the US Department of Labor’s International Labor Affairs Bureau, the US Navy, the Council on Foreign Relations, the Gates Foundation, Amnesty International USA and the Aspen Institute. 

You can learn more about the opportunity at https://www.icapaspen.org/

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Schwarzman Scholarship

This is a one-year, fully-funded master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, designed to build a global community of future leaders who will serve to deepen understanding between China and the rest of the world.

Learn more here

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Women's Congressional Policy Institute

Fellowship

The fellowships are designed to train potential leaders in public policy formation to examine issues from the perspective, experiences, and needs of women. Administered by WCPI, this program is unique – it is the only graduate-level fellowship program on Capitol Hill focused on women.

Learn more here

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Leadership for Democracy and Social Justice

Fellowship

The Emerging Leaders Fellowship is a semester-long program designed for people with 3-5 years of social justice work experience and who are based anywhere in the United States. This could be in labor unions, policy, organizing, and advocacy work. The program will provide special training, support, mentoring, and career services. The program will include in-person and virtual opportunities to learn from seasoned national leaders in movements for social change about everything from organizing, power and strategy, leadership and management, sustainability, movement worldview, and the history of social movements.

Learn more here

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Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

Fellowship

The fellow will support the work of the Rapporteurship on the Rights of Afro-descendants and against Racial Discrimination of the ES/IACHR, under the supervision of specialists and area coordination during the period of the fellowship; At the conclusion of the fellowship, she/he/they will submit to the SE/IACHR a detailed report on the activities carried out. The fellowship is subject to the availability of funding.

Learn more here

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United Nations Association of The United States of America

Are you looking for a mentor that can provide you with career and professional development guidance? Do you seek to be a mentor yourself in the hopes of helping others grow?  Become a part of UNA-NCA’s Young Professionals Program mentorship program! Through the Mentorship Program, the Young Professionals Team matches young professionals with seasoned professionals for one-to-one mentorship based on professional interest and goals.

In the Mentorship program, both mentees and mentors will have the opportunity to:

• Connect with leaders working in international relations in the DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia area.

• Network with like minded professionals

• Attend at least two young professionals programs events and the mentorship program orientation

For additional information about the program, please contact us at contactyp@unanca.org

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Mobility International USA - Remote Internship

Mobility International USA is offering an exciting new remote internship opportunity for exchange alumni with and without disabilities to educate disability communities about how to study or volunteer abroad. The Access to Exchange Externship is a way for exchange alumni to create their very own outreach project to educate disability communities about international exchange while receiving professional development support and a stipend upon completion of the project.

You can learn more about the opportunity at www.miusa.org/externship

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Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission Summer Institute (2023 Program)

The Japan-United States Friendship Commission (JUSFC) announces an inaugural Summer Institute designed to promote diversity and inclusion in U.S.-Japan relations. We invite American undergraduate students to join us for an intensive summer study experience in Japan. The program covers costs including passport applications, visa applications, local and international travel, housing, field trips and entry fees to museums. Additionally, it provides a stipend of $2,500 per student to cover meals and incidentals.

Learn more here

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Maureen Mansfield Women’s Empowerment Series: Trilateral Youth Empowerment Program

The program provides a space for college-age women (ages 18-24) to develop their skills and ideas by working with their peers and established experts on current public policy challenges. During the program, participants will also develop intergenerational partnerships through cooperation with their mentors.

Learn more here

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American Mandarin Society Next Generation Journalists Program

Are you a young writer trying to develop a career writing about China? The AMS Next-Generation Journalists Program is a unique opportunity to hone your writing craft and build a track record of publication while under the guidance of an expert in the field. 

Learn more and apply here

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Alumni Engagement Innovation Grant (2022)

Since its inception in 2011, the U.S. Department of State has funded over 500 AEIF alumni-led projects around the world. AEIF grants support Exchange Alumni team initiatives that increase regional and global collaboration of alumni, support U.S. foreign policy objectives, and benefit local communities.

Learn more and apply here