# Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program (19.013)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/19-013-thomas-r-pickering-foreign-affairs-fellowship-program/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program is run by Department of State. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $27.9 million in 5 grants, about $5.6 million per award.

## Objectives

As authorized by authorizations stated above. Pickering Program offers only graduate fellowships. The purpose of the program is to attract outstanding students who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of State. These programs develop a source of trained men and women, from academic fields representing the skill needs of the Department who are dedicated to representing America's interests abroad. The program is currently not making new awards, but previously funded projects may still be reporting expenditures.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $5.6 million | 2 |
| 2022 | $5.3 million | 2 |
| 2023 | $6.1 million | 2 |
| 2024 | $5.6 million | 2 |
| 2025 | $5.4 million | 1 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Howard University | District of Columbia | $29.1 million |

## Open opportunities

- [2027 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program Selection Grant](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dfop0019974-2027-thomas-r-pickering-foreign-affairs-fellowship-program/), closes November 23, 2026
- [2027 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program Administration Grant](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dfop0019970-2027-thomas-r-pickering-foreign-affairs-fellowship-program/), closes November 23, 2026