Fully Funded Payne International Development Fellowship Program 2024 

Applications are currently open for the Fully Funded Payne International Development Fellowship Program 2024 for students who want to pursue their master’s program in the US. Apply Below: 

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the Payne International Development Fellowship Program 2024 is October 24th, 2024, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

Tell Me About The Award:

The Payne Fellowship Program awards up to 30 fellowships valued at up to $52,000 annually for a two-year program. The award includes up to $24,000 per year toward tuition and mandatory fees for completion of a two-year master’s degree at a U.S. institution; a $18,000 stipend for each academic year for room, board, books, and other education-related expenses; and up to $10,000 per year in stipend, housing, transportation, and related expenses for summer placements. After two years of study, the Payne Fellow must obtain a degree in international development or another area of relevance to the work of the USAID Foreign Service at a U.S. graduate or professional school approved by the Payne Program. Fellows who complete the Payne Program and USAID Foreign Service entry requirements will receive appointments as Foreign Service Officers with the U.S. Agency for International Development.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

International development or other related field

Type:

Fully funded fellowship

Who can Apply?

Also, applicants must ensure they meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
• Applicants must be seeking admission to enter graduate school in the fall of 2025 for a two-year program at a U.S. university. They can be in the senior year of their undergraduate studies, graduating by May 2025, or they can be college graduates.
• Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale at the time of application.

How are Applicants Selected?

Also, the selection process is below: 

• Finalists will be chosen in early December 2024.
• Finalists will participate in virtual interviews in mid-January.
• The program aims to select and offer positions to thirty fellows shortly after interviews.

• Applicants must review USAID Foreign Service requirements for medical and security clearances.
• Participation is conditional upon completing pre-employment procedures by USAID.
• Requirements include background checks for security clearance, medical exams (including for spouse and eligible family members, if applicable), and drug tests.
• Failure to meet medical and security requirements may lead to disqualification and reimbursement to the U.S. government for financial assistance received for education.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

America

Where will the Award be Taken?

America

How Many Awards?

Not specified

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What is the Benefit of the Award?

The Payne Fellowship Program awards up to 30 fellowships valued at up to $52,000 annually for a two-year program. This covers tuition, accommodation, book expenses, and other related expenses towards their education. 

How Long Will the Award Last?

2 years 

How to Apply:

Visit the official award webpage below to begin your application. 

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