This is a single-award federal contract to run the State Department's Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship: tuition and stipend disbursements, security clearances, internships, seminars, and mentoring for graduate students. It suits experienced higher education institutions, nonprofits, or for-profits with federal program administration capacity. Small businesses cannot apply, and organizations without the operational muscle for a 32-month, multi-million-dollar program should not bother.
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Education & TrainingMatches your industry (stem) | 78 |
| Finance & BankingMatches your industry (financial) | 73 |
| Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (medical) | 64 |
| Housing & Real EstateMatches your industry (housing) | 64 |
| Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Closes in 26 days | 54 |
| Arts & CultureLimit: Closes in 26 days | 54 |
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Closes in 26 days | 54 |
| Energy & Clean TechLimit: Closes in 26 days | 54 |
| Environment & ConservationLimit: Closes in 26 days | 54 |
| Food & BeverageLimit: Closes in 26 days | 54 |
| ManufacturingLimit: Closes in 26 days | 54 |
| Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Closes in 26 days | 54 |
| Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Closes in 26 days | 54 |
| Technology & SoftwareLimit: Closes in 26 days | 54 |
| Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Closes in 26 days | 54 |
These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.
The State Department will fund one organization (for-profit, nonprofit, or higher education institution) to administer the 2027 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program: managing tuition and stipend disbursements, security clearances, internships, professional development seminars, and mentoring for graduate students pursuing Foreign Service careers.
Background & Goal:
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Human Resources Outreach, Fellowships, and Internships Division (HR/OFI) announces an open competition for an eligible organization to manage programmatic, financial, and administrative operations for the 2027 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program. Established in 1992, the Pickering Fellowship attracts outstanding students—particularly those with financial need—for Foreign Service Officer careers. Administered via a Cooperative Agreement, this 32-month project (starting ~January 2027) aims to cultivate premier diplomatic talent, ensuring timely commissioning into generalist tracks pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2719 and 22 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.
Problem Statement:
Fellows face complex operational, financial, and logistical demands across graduate studies, domestic internships in Washington, D.C., and overseas assignments at U.S. Embassies. Dedicated administrative oversight is essential to execute tuition disbursements, secure housing, navigate security/medical clearances, and eliminate friction that could impede academic success or delay Foreign Service commissioning.
Key Objectives & Outcomes:
Financial & Academic Oversight: Establish a robust tracking system within 30 days of award to manage 100% on-time disbursements for tuition ($55k/yr cap), living stipends ($33k/yr cap), and summer allowances ($11k/summer cap) under 2 CFR 200 guidelines, ensuring Fellows maintain a minimum 3.2 GPA.
Clearance & Onboarding Support: Guide 100% of the cohort through required examination attempts and medical, suitability, and Top Secret security clearance protocols prior to graduation.
Internships & Professional Development: Coordinate travel, lodging, and stipends for summer internships; deliver 7–8 professional seminars; facilitate a 2-week session at NDU; and pair all Fellows with tenured Foreign Service mentors.
The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.
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