# U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service Pilot Fellowship Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/ita-gmx-gtm-2024-00001-u-s-and-foreign-commercial-service-pilot-fellowship/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/354065

> DOC NOAA - ERA Production offered grants of up to $35,000 (at least $10,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 20 awards worth $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on October 7, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | ITA-GMX-GTM-2024-00001 |
| Agency | DOC NOAA - ERA Production |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | October 7, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $35,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 20 |
| Total funding | $1.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 11.041 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Only individuals who are U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals and are either accepted at or enrolled as a first-year student in a U.S. accredited graduate institution to pursue a Master’s degree in the fields of International Affairs, International Relations, International Studies, Economics, Business, Trade, Public Administration, or Public Policy are eligible for an award under this Fellowship program. In addition, to be eligible to apply, applicants must have a cumulative 3.30 GPA either from their graduate program or from undergraduate studies (see Funding Opportunity Description).Individuals who accept federal funding for other fellowships or award programs, such as grants or scholarships sponsored by the U.S. Government, are not eligible to receive the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service Pilot Fellowship if there is more than a one-week overlap in the start date between programs. For example, an applicant who has received an award from the Federal Government for research work conducted from May 2025 through September 2025 is not eligible, as that award time period overlaps, by more than one week, with the beginning of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service Pilot Fellowship Program anticipated start date of May 2025.Universities or other organizations may not apply on behalf of an individual. Prospective fellows need to be enrolled in a graduate program at the time of application to be awarded this fellowship. Eligibility must be maintained for each succeeding year of support, and annual reporting requirements, to be specified, will apply.

## What the grant funds

The U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service Pilot (USFCS) Fellowship Program provides an opportunity for Master’s degree students in the fields of International Affairs, International Relations, International Studies, Economics, Business, Trade, Public Administration, or Public Policy, to increase their level of knowledge and awareness of the Foreign Commercial Service (FCS) and its vital role in promoting American exports and facilitating trade and commerce around the world. The program also provides a pathway to potential employment with the Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Global Markets, and particularly encourages students from underserved communities to apply. The U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service is dedicated to ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of every action and every decision. Having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas to solve the complex problems of a changing world. It also enables us to be effective stewards and reflect the communities in which we live, work, and play. As such, creating a culture that is welcoming and inclusive of all helps to ensure the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service is able to effectively execute on its mission of creating prosperity by strengthening the international competitiveness of U.S. industry, promoting trade and investment, and ensuring fair trade and compliance with trade laws and agreements. Individuals who are U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals and are in the first year of an eligible Master’s degree program, or will complete their first year in the spring or summer of 2024, at a U.S. accredited institution, may apply. Given the structure of the Program, individuals enrolled in Master’s degree programs of less than a two-year duration are not eligible to apply. Fellowship selections are based on academic excellence, letters of recommendations, a personal statement, relevant experience, skills demonstrated during interviews, and financial need. Applicants must have either 1) a cumulative 3.30 grade point average (GPA) in their graduate program or 2) have earned a cumulative 3.30 grade point average from undergraduate studies to be eligible to apply. Applicants must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30 per either semester or quarter for the duration of their Master’s degree program.

## Questions people ask

### Is ITA-GMX-GTM-2024-00001 still open?

No. It closed on October 7, 2024.

### Who can apply for U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service Pilot Fellowship Program?

DOC NOAA - ERA Production accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service Pilot Fellowship Program?

Closed October 7, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $35,000 each. About $1.0 million in total across about 20 awards.