Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program (19.013)
Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program (Assistance Listing 19.013) is run by the Department of State. It awarded $27.9 million in 5 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $5.6 million per award on average. 2 funding opportunities are open or forecast now.
The typical award was $6.1 million. Half of the 5 awards fell between $6.1 million and $6.1 million, and they ranged from $5.4 million to $6.1 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$27.9 million
- Grant awards5
- Typical award$6.1 million
- Awarded in FY 2025$5.4 million
- Size rank1,202 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceCooperative agreements, cooperative agreements (discretionary grants), project grants (fellowships)
Key findings
- Annual funding was roughly flat, $5.6 million in fiscal 2021 and $5.4 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 1202nd largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- Awards went to recipients in 1 states and territories.
What the program funds
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.
Open opportunities
- 2027 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program Selection Grant
- 2027 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program Administration Grant
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Assistance supports activities and financial obligations such as tuition costs, student travel, program administration costs and other costs as they relate to the administration of the Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Funding is used to support program administration as well as coordinating program logistics. Funding supports activities and financial obligations such as tuition costs for graduate study; room and board; books, fees and costs associated with summer internship programs including stipends, travel, passport fees, inoculation and visa fees. Additionally, a designated amount of funds may be used for administrative costs associated with the program administration. Funding is to used to support program administration as well as coordinating program logistics. Funding supports activities and financial obligations such as tuition costs for graduate study; room and board; books, fees and costs associated with summer internship programs including stipends, travel, passport fees, inoculation and visa fees. Additionally, a designated amount of funds may be used for administrative costs associated with the program administration.;
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Deadlines do not apply
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Please see obligations...
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program (19.013) awarded $27.9 million across 5 grant awards, an average of $5.6 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard University | District of Columbia | 5 | $29.1 million |
Who usually wins
Almost all of the money went to colleges and universities.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges and universities | 5 | $29.1 million | 100% |
By state
Each state below has its own page for this program, with its recipients and yearly totals.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 5 | $27.9 million |