Deadline:
October 01, 2024
Location(s)
France United Kingdom United States of America Worldwide
Overview
The Pamela Harriman Foreign Service Fellowships are offered annually to four outstanding undergraduates from across the nation, chosen from students serving in a summer internships with the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC, and the U.S. Embassies in London and Paris. The fourth fellow is the Harriman World Fellow, a William & Mary student who serves as an intern at any world capital.
Details
About Pamela Harriman
Patriot, diplomat, philanthropist, friend of the arts, and mentor to a generation of public servants, Pamela Harriman's accomplishments continue to inspire those who succeed her. Former French President Jacques Chirac praised her keen understanding of world affairs and dedication to her country in February 1997, stating, "Seldom since Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson has America been so well served in France."
President Chirac also conferred upon the late Ambassador France's highest honor, The Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor. Ambassador Harriman, who liked to say she was an American by choice, represented America with wisdom, grace, and dignity. Her legacy will be continued with these fellowships that bear her name -- and extend her public service by encouraging others to serve their nation.
About the Fellowships
The Pamela Harriman Foreign Service Fellowships provide funding for students interning over the summer in the U.S. Embassies in London or Paris, or the Secretary of State’s Office in Washington, D.C. In addition, William & Mary students placed in other world capitals will also be eligible to apply and a fourth fellow may be selected from that pool.
William & Mary established the Pamela Harriman Foreign Service Fellowships in 2000 to inspire the best of a new generation to pursue careers in public service. The four fellowship posts pay tribute to chapters of the Ambassador's life:
- The U.S. Embassy in London, in the country of her birth;
- The U.S. Embassy in Paris, where she served as Ambassador to France;
- The Office of the Secretary of State in Washington D.C., in the country she served with great distinction.
The Harriman World Fellowship is offered to a William & Mary student. Ambassador Harriman was involved with William & Mary in a number of ways. Some examples include being a member of the William & Mary Board of Visitors, 1986-1990, and benefactor of the Pamela Harriman Professorship of Government and Public Policy.
Application process
Students must first apply for a summer internship with the State Department. Upon submission, the Department of State makes an evaluation on the basis of the application, statement of interest, transcripts, foreign language ability when applicable, and completed academic studies relevant to the type of work each applicant hopes to perform. In order to be eligible for the Pamela Harriman Foreign Service Fellowship, you must be selected for an internship in the U.S. Embassy in London, Paris or select offices in Washington, DC, or be a W&M student with an internship at another international embassy.
The Department of State forwards the list of qualifying candidates to William & Mary. W&M collaborates with the Harriman Fellowship Advisory Committee to review the pool of candidates. Approximately nine finalists are interviewed by the selection committee in Washington, DC, and notified of the committee's decision within twenty-four hours. Once security clearances are in place, the Harriman Fellows then commence their eleven weeks of service.
Upon completion of their service, Fellows are required to present a summary report to the Harriman Fellowship Advisory Committee in Washington, DC. To promote a deeper understanding of international relations, Fellows are encouraged to deliver a report to their college about their service experiences.
Specific internship application information and forms can be found at the Department of State website.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
The Fellowships are open to students who:
- Are a student from any university in the United States who is chosen by the Department of State for internships through the U.S. Foreign Service Internship Program (USFSIP)
- Are U.S. Citizens
- Are enrolled as sophomores continuing on to their junior year or juniors continuing on to their senior year of college
- Show evidence of substantial scholarly research and/or creative projects
- Show evidence of leadership, public service, and commitment to community
- Demonstrate an excellent academic record.
- Obtain an institutional endorsement from candidate's college/university.
- Obtain strong, detailed letters of recommendation: two total, at least one of which is from faculty who have taught the student.
The names of State Department interns who have authorized the Department to provide their information to other organizations will be forwarded to the Pamela Harriman Fellowship Board for consideration.
The Harriman Fellowship Board will then invite eligible candidates to apply for the Fellowship and provide application instructions.
Dates
Deadline: October 01, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
The Harriman Fellowship Program is nationally competitive and highly selective, offering a $5,000 stipend for travel and living expenses.
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
