# Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program

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- [Rangel and Pickering Programs lauded for contributions to diversity  at State Department](https://ge.usembassy.gov/diversity-is-an-essential-component-of-the-u-s-diplomatic-corps/#new_tab): Recently the Rangel and Pickering Diplomatic Fellowships were highlighted by the U.S. Embassy in Georgia for their significant impact in increasing diversity in the U.S. Department of State.
- [2021 Rangel Graduate Fellowship: Expanded Program Features](https://rangelprogram.org/2021-rangel-graduate-fellowship-new-program-features/): Start Application Frequently Asked Questions The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program is accepting applications for the 2021 cohort! The fellowship has expanded opportunities this year, including a new array of possible graduate program options and expanded funding. The Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program is a premier U.S, Department of State program

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- [Home](https://rangelprogram.org/): Welcome to Rangel The Rangel Program is a U.S. State Department program administered by Howard University that seeks to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers as diplomats in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State. The Program seeks individuals interested in helping to shape a freer, more secure and prosperous world
- [FAQs](https://rangelprogram.org/graduate-fellowship-program/faqs/): Graduate Fellowship Program FAQs Program Elements What are the elements of the Rangel Graduate Fellowship? The Program will select fellows for the fellowship with benefits including funding for tuition, mandatory fees, and stipends up to $42,00 per year (for two years). The Program will continue to allow a fuller range of management-related two-year programs such
- [Application Requirements](https://rangelprogram.org/graduate-fellowship-program/application-requirements/): Graduate Fellowship Program Application Application Requirements Background Information (e.g., name, contact information, international travel). A personal statement (in 600 words or less) that discusses the applicants' reasons for applying, interest in foreign affairs, commitment to pursue a Foreign Service career, and any relevant experience or information. A statement (in 400 words or less) from the
- [Resources for Advisors](https://rangelprogram.org/resources/resources-for-advisors/): Resources for Advisors Charles B. Rangel Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) What is the application and program timeline for the undergraduate summer enrichment program (SEP)? 2027 application launch: Early November, 2026 Application deadline for 2027 SEP Program: February 4, 2027 Notification to applicants of decisions on finalists: Spring 2027 2027 Summer Enrichment Program: June 7 - July 17, 2027 Who
- [Approved Graduate Programs](https://rangelprogram.org/graduate-fellowship-program/university-partners/): Graduate Fellowship Program School Partners Rangel Fellows can use their fellowships to attend any graduate program at a U.S. university that is approved by the Rangel Program. Rangel Fellows currently attend graduate programs around the country. However, there are a number of graduate programs that have agreed in advance to provide financial assistance, in addition to the $24,000 for
- [Overview & Eligibility](https://rangelprogram.org/graduate-fellowship-program/overview-eligibility/): Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program The 2026 application cycle for the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program has been postponed pending updates from the U.S. Department of State. We are awaiting further guidance from the State Department regarding future application cycles and will share updates as they become available. If you are interested in this fellowship
- [Application Tips](https://rangelprogram.org/graduate-fellowship-program/application-tips/): Graduate Fellowship Program Application Tips The Rangel Fellowship Selection Panel judges each applicant based on a variety of criteria. It seeks individuals who show clear interest in a Foreign Service career with the U.S. Department of State, along with a strong academic background, a commitment to service, leadership skills, financial need for graduate school, diverse
- [Fellowship Experience](https://rangelprogram.org/graduate-fellowship-program/fellowship-experience/): Graduate Fellowship Program Experience A Typical Fellowship Experience The Fellows' experience begins with their selection in the late fall of their senior year (or the fall prior to the year in which they plan to start graduate studies, if they are university graduates). Rangel Fellows include both graduating seniors and individuals with post-undergraduate work experience.
- [Graduate Fellowship Program Fellow Obligations](https://rangelprogram.org/graduate-fellowship-program-fellow-obligations/): Fellowship Recipient Obligations Becoming a Rangel Fellow means that you are committed to pursuing a two-year master's degree program in a field related to the Department of State's Foreign Service, becoming a U.S. Department of State Foreign Service Officer, and representing your country and its interests abroad and at home. Upon accepting the fellowship, you
- [U.S. Foreign Service](https://rangelprogram.org/graduate-fellowship-program/u-s-foreign-service/): U.S. Foreign Service The U.S. Department of State is the official international relations arm of the President of the United States. Foreign Service Officers in the Department of State are responsible for formulating, implementing, and supporting U.S. foreign policy. Their work includes analyzing political and economic events; improving trade opportunities for U.S. businesses; conducting negotiations;
- [Graduate Fellowship Program](https://rangelprogram.org/graduate-fellowship-program/): Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program Graduate Fellowship Program Overview The Rangel Graduate Fellowship is a program that aims to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State in which they can help formulate, represent, and implement U.S. foreign policy. The Rangel Program selects outstanding Rangel Fellows
- [The U.S. Department of State](https://rangelprogram.org/about-us/the-u-s-department-of-state/): The U.S. Department of State The U.S. Department of State manages and funds the Rangel International Affairs Program as a means to increase excellence and representation of the American experience in the Foreign Service and promote interest in all aspects of State Department work, including the Civil Service and Foreign Service Specialists. The Rangel Graduate
- [Application Tips](https://rangelprogram.org/summer-enrichment-program/application-tips/): Summer Enrichment Program Application Tips Tips on Preparing a Competitive Application The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Selection Panel considers applicants' academic preparation, interest in international affairs careers, commitment to public service, leadership, writing skills, and ability to work effectively across cultural settings. The panel also looks for initiative, sound judgment, and resilience
- [FAQs](https://rangelprogram.org/summer-enrichment-program/faqs/): Summer Enrichment Program FAQs What are the eligibility requirements? Applicants must: be U.S. citizens; be full-time undergraduate students, with at least sophomore status on the date of the application deadline. Undergraduate seniors are eligible to apply if they are enrolled full-time in the spring semester; and have a cumulative grade point average of at least
- [Rangel Scholar Experience](https://rangelprogram.org/summer-enrichment-program/rangel-scholar-experience/): Rangel Scholar Experience The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program is a six-week summer program designed to provide undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers. The program
- [Overview & Eligibility](https://rangelprogram.org/summer-enrichment-program/overview-eligibility/): Summer Enrichment Program The 2027 application cycle for the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program will open in November 2026. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, we encourage you to sign up for our email list to receive the latest program announcements and application information. Join Mailing List The
- [Application Requirements](https://rangelprogram.org/summer-enrichment-program/application-requirements/): Summer Enrichment Program Application The 2027 application cycle for the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program will open in November 2026. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, we encourage you to sign up for our email list to receive the latest program announcements and application information. Join Mailing List
- [Ralph J. Bunche](https://rangelprogram.org/about-us/ralph-j-bunche/): Ralph J. Bunche The Rangel Program is administered from the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center at Howard University. The Center was established in 1993 to serve as a focal point for the University's many and varied international activities and interests. The Center was built with substantial financial support by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, which
- [Charles B. Rangel](https://rangelprogram.org/about-us/charles-b-rangel/): Charles B. Rangel The program was named to honor Congressman Charles B. Rangel for his longstanding and vocal support of the program and his global leadership. Congressman Rangel's journey from dropping out of high school in Harlem, NY to becoming one of the most influential Members of Congress is inspiring. He retired from the U.S.
- [Schedule a One-On-One with Rangel Staff](https://rangelprogram.org/resources/one-on-one/): Schedule a One-On-One with an Application AdvisorThe Rangel Program staff are available to meet with prospective candidates for one-on-one meetings. Beginning in July through September, our staff will be available during the days and times listed below. Please click on the Rangel Staff member you would like to meet with to schedule a meeting with
- [Summer Enrichment Program](https://rangelprogram.org/summer-enrichment-program/): Summer Enrichment Program The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program is a six-week summer program designed to provide undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers. The Program
- [About Us](https://rangelprogram.org/about-us/): About Us WE LIVE IN A WORLD IN WHICH PEOPLE OF MANY CULTURES, COLORS, AND FAITHS ARE ACTORS ON THE INTERNATIONAL STAGE. IN AMERICA DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH, AND WE HAVE MUCH TO OFFER IN SHARING OUR EXPERIENCE IN CREATING A DIVERSE AND HARMONIOUS SOCIETY. WITH OUR NATION'S GROWING INTERNATIONAL INVOLVEMENT, THERE COULD BE NO
- [Career Opportunities](https://rangelprogram.org/about-us/careers/): Careers Work for the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program at Howard University! While our positions are currently hybrid, applicants must live (or plan to live) in the Washington DC area including Maryland and Virginia. Please submit a brief cover letter with your resume and application. We ask that you thoroughly familiarize yourself with the
- [Brochures](https://rangelprogram.org/brochures/): Rangel Program Brochures Graduate Fellowship Flyer Summer Enrichment Program Handbill Career Track Informational Handout: Consular Career Track Informational Handout: Economic Career Track Informational Handout: Management
- [Graduate Fellowship Program Application Tips](https://rangelprogram.org/graduate-fellowship-program-application-tips/): The Rangel Fellowship Selection Panel judges each applicant based on a variety of criteria. It seeks individuals who show clear interest in a Foreign Service career with the U.S. Department of State, along with a strong academic background, a commitment to service, leadership skills, financial need for graduate school, diverse interests in areas such as
- [Join Mailing List](https://rangelprogram.org/join-mailing-list/): Join Our Mailing List
- [William L. McIlwain, IV](https://rangelprogram.org/william-l-mcilwain-iv/): Fellow Profiles William L. McIlwain, IV 2013 Rangel Fellow | Foreign Service Officer Raised in the Cincinnati suburb of Fairfield, Ohio, William L. McIlwain, IV became involved in local politics and government at a young age. In his hometown of Fairfield he represented the student body as the youth participant of the city council and
- [SANTIAGO RIOS](https://rangelprogram.org/graduate-fellowship-program/meet-rangel-fellows/santiago-rios/): Fellow Profiles Santiago Rios 2020 Rangel Fellow Abiding interest in other cultures and a commitment to public service has guided 2020 U.S. Department of State Rangel Fellow Santiago Rios' path. Santiago was born in Cochabamba, Bolivia. He immigrated to the United States at the age of 8 and grew up in different cities throughout Maryland.
- [Resources](https://rangelprogram.org/resources/)
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- [Home 2](https://rangelprogram.org/home-2-2/): Welcome to Rangel About the Program Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Aliquam ultricies justo libero, vel vehicula dolor pulvinar quis. Nunc quis metus mauris. Curabitur luctus tortor id fermentum gravida. Suspendisse in dolor vitae nisi porta sagittis. Quisque mi mi, auctor ut tincidunt vitae, tincidunt ac nunc. Phasellus sollicitudin tempor tortor, ut
- [Graduate Fellowship Program Experience](https://rangelprogram.org/graduate-fellowship-program-experience/): A Typical Fellowship Experience The Fellows' experience begins with their selection in the late fall of their senior year (or the fall prior to the year in which they plan to start graduate studies, if they are university graduates). Rangel Fellows include both graduating seniors and individuals with post-undergraduate work experience. Soon after selection, Rangel
- [Graduate Fellowship Program FAQs](https://rangelprogram.org/graduate-fellowship-program-faqs/): Program Elements What are the elements of the 2022 Rangel Graduate Fellowship? The Program will select 45 fellows for the 2022 fellowship with benefits including funding for tuition, mandatory fees, and stipends up to $42,00 per year (for two years). The Program will continue to allow a fuller range of management-related two-year programs such as
- [Graduate Fellowship Program School Partners](https://rangelprogram.org/graduate-fellowship-program-school-partners/): Graduate School Partners Rangel Fellows can use their fellowships to attend any graduate program at a U.S. university that is approved by the Rangel Program. Rangel Fellows currently attend graduate programs around the country. However, there are a number of graduate programs that have agreed in advance to provide financial assistance, in addition to the
- [Summer Enrichment Program FAQs](https://rangelprogram.org/summer-enrichment-program-faqs/): View Webinars Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What are the eligibility requirements?Applicants must: be U.S. citizens;be full-time undergraduate students at the time of application; andhave a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application. I am a senior. Can I apply? If you are a full-time undergraduate
- [Summer Enrichment Program Application Tips](https://rangelprogram.org/summer-enrichment-program-application-tips/): Tips on Preparing a Competitive Application The Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Selection Panel evaluates each applicant based on a variety of different criteria. It seeks individuals who show a clear interest in a career in international affairs, along with a strong academic background, a commitment to service, leadership, and diverse interests in areas such
- [Summer Enrichment Program Application](https://rangelprogram.org/summer-enrichment-program-application/): Application Requirements The online Summer Enrichment Program application for 2021 is now closed. Changes can be made during this period. An application cannot be re-accessed after it closes, so applicants should ensure that they submit all items on time. Applicants may want to have copies of their resumes handy to help them fill in the
- [Graduate Fellowship Program - U.S. Foreign Service](https://rangelprogram.org/graduate-fellowship-program-u-s-foreign-service/): U.S. Foreign Service The U.S. Department of State is the official international relations arm of the President of the United States. Foreign Service Officers in the Department of State are responsible for formulating, implementing, and supporting U.S. foreign policy. Their work includes analyzing political and economic events; improving trade opportunities for U.S. businesses; conducting negotiations;
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## Venues

- [Rangel Video Conference](https://rangelprogram.org/venue/video-conference-http-bit-ly-2yy5aty/)
- [Video Conference2](https://rangelprogram.org/venue/video-conference2/)
- [Rayburn House Office Building](https://rangelprogram.org/venue/rayburn-house-office-building/)
- [U.S. Capitol Visitor Center](https://rangelprogram.org/venue/student-activity-center/)
- [Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center](https://rangelprogram.org/venue/ralph-j-bunche-international-affairs-center/): Howard University established an International Affairs Center in 1993 to serve as a focal point for the University’s many and var­ied international activities and interests. Substantial financial support, was provided by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, which made the Center one of only 10 Kellogg-supported Centers of Excellence in the United States . In 1996, with
- [Gaston Hall, Invent Campus](https://rangelprogram.org/venue/gaston-hall/): Error voluptatem dignissim! Senectus sapiente nemo dictum, placeat a nostrud wisi, vestibulum taciti? Porttitor sagittis! Unde vitae! Aliquid, gravida. Risus quibusdam occaecati torquent facilis viverra dis penatibus orci erat varius, molestiae id reprehenderit consequat. Voluptas sollicitudin consequatur, natoque ratione nisi leo dolor. Consectetuer illo optio, fames aut tempor lectus ornare? Animi voluptatibus consequuntur. Doloribus eos

## Organizers

- [Jack Mansfield](https://rangelprogram.org/organizer/jack-mansfield/): Taciti occaecat anim veritatis! Class condimentum voluptas potenti, facere et cras possimus maiores dictumst tenetur erat ac habitasse exercitationem atque quaerat orci. Nisl potenti! Est dignissimos expedita accusantium ipsam reprehenderit ullam quam laboris? Netus, consequatur ipsum id architecto, sit penatibus, nunc etiam architecto blanditiis saepe quisquam aenean felis exercitation facilisi accumsan congue. Praesent, ligula ridiculus
- [Mary Watson](https://rangelprogram.org/organizer/mary-watson/): Odit praesent tempus torquent quo recusandae laudantium lobortis lobortis labore aute pretium? Cubilia, porro, sociis, eum mollis accumsan! Ducimus recusandae, pellentesque duis ultricies donec, omnis rhoncus? Sed, amet sociosqu suspendisse senectus per varius dicta, quae consequuntur. Eius nostrud occaecati, facilisis quasi? Magni natoque magna maxime ipsa consectetur interdum voluptates placerat fuga! Quibusdam, accumsan dolorem! Tempor
- [Shawn Brown](https://rangelprogram.org/organizer/shawn-brown/): Mus dolor, in eligendi vestibulum omnis eveniet mollitia! Dicta facilisi! Nostrum donec iusto. Explicabo? Sem condimentum. Dolore diamlorem? Erat montes natoque placeat. Similique phasellus pariatur, aliquip, amet hic, voluptate ut nullam architecto et mi, velit. Cras rerum metus laboriosam doloremque, quos porro repudiandae accusamus. Natus, phasellus deserunt at molestie maecenas repellendus ante optio ullam incidunt

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