The James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is designed to provide a substantive work experience for students who have a serious career interest in the area of international affairs. Students who are selected will be hired to work as employees at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington, DC on a full-time basis for a period of one year.

GEM Fellowship

The Luce Scholars Program, a nationally competitive fellowship program, offers a year of immersive living and working experience in Asia designed to introduce this diverse region to talented, public interest-minded young Americans. The program provides stipends, language training, and individualized professional placement in Asia for 15-18 Luce Scholars each year, and welcomes applications from college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals in a wide range of fields and from a variety of backgrounds who have had limited exposure to Asia. 

National Institute of Health (NIH) Summer Internship Program (SIP)

SIP welcomes eligible college, graduate, and professional students to spend eight to ten weeks conducting paid biomedical research with NIH investigators.

National Institute of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program 

A college scholarship program for undergraduate students committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science research. Recipients receive up to $20,000 per academic year for tuition, educational, and reasonable living expenses. Scholarships are awarded for one year and can be renewed for up to four years. For every year of scholarship support, scholars commit to two paid service obligations in the NIH Intramural Research Program. These are:

• A ten week full-time summer internship at the NIH immediately following the year of scholarship support
• One year of full-time work at the NIH post-graduation; this service obligation may be deferred until completion of an advanced degree program.

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST): Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

11-week summer research opportunity for undergraduate students. Recipients get hands-on lab experience with world-class mentors in one of NIST’s six labs or other offices. In 2023, students received $6,600 for the summer ($600 per week).

Native American Congressional Internship

The USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program seeks to attract outstanding individuals who have been historically underrepresented in the USAID Foreign Service and are interested in pursuing careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The Payne Fellowship provides up to $104,000 in benefits over two years for graduate school, internships, and professional development activities, and a unique pathway to the USAID Foreign Service.

Peace Corps

Two-year paid service experiences in countries around the world, typically in rural locations, in support of projects in one of six areas: Agriculture,  Environment, Education, Community Economic Development, Health, Youth in Development.  Contact Mines’ Peace Corps Prep Coordinator, Sam Temple, at stemple@mines.edu for support. 

Award Stipend/Benefits

• • Up to $24,000 annually towards tuition and mandatory fees for completion of an approved two-year master’s program in international affairs or another area relevant to the Foreign Service at a university based in the United States.
  • A stipend of $18,000 per year, for each of the two years of graduate study to help pay living expenses, books, and travel while in school under the Pickering Fellowship. Stipends are also provided for summer internships.
  • A mandatory orientation to the Pickering Fellowship and the Foreign Service, in late May/early June 2024, in Washington, DC.
  • A ten-week internship at the Department of State in Washington, DC, during the summer between the first and second years of graduate school (2024).
  • The assignment of a Department of State Foreign Service mentor to each Pickering Fellow.
  • A ten-week overseas internship at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate during the summer following

Princeton in Asia

The Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) offer an assortment of rigorous academic fellowship programs for undergraduates looking to advance their careers in public service. Our Junior Summer Institute (JSI) Fellowship Program is a rigorous academic graduate-level preparation program for undergraduate juniors with the purpose of preparing students to obtain a Master’s or a joint degree in public policy, public administration, international affairs, or a related field. Beyond that we offer an assortment of public service expos, conferences, and consortiums.

Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program

The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program offers an intensive six-week summer program designed to provide undergraduate students (“Rangel Scholars “) with an appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, an understanding of career opportunities in the field, and higher knowledge and skills to pursue such careers. The Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard University in Washington, D.C. The Program provides two courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to U.S. foreign policy and economics, plus a writing seminar. To give the Scholars greater insight into the foreign policy making process and international affairs careers, the Rangel Program introduces them to a wide range of professionals from government and non-governmental organizations who work on global issues. It arranges trips to various governmental and non-governmental institutions involved in international affairs and explores options for professional development, graduate study, fellowships, and internships.

Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program

The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program is a premier U.S. Department of State program created to attract diverse talent to its Foreign Service. The Fellowship seeks individuals committed to promoting positive change in the world as U.S. diplomats in the Foreign Service. This opportunity is open to eligible college seniors and graduates with any undergraduate major. The Fellowship encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need. Foreign Service Officers represent the United States in countries around the world by promoting human rights, assisting American citizens overseas, enhancing prosperity and development, deepening ties between the United States and people around the world, and supporting U.S. global values and interests.

Steel Intern Scholarships – Association for Iron and Steel Technology 

Up to 50 Steel Intern Scholarships will be awarded for the 2024-2025 academic school year. The AIST Steel Intern Scholarships provide the best of both worlds – valuable industry experience and financial support. Selected candidates will receive a paid summer internship or co-op at a North America steel company followed by a US$7,500 scholarship.