Applications are now open for the fully funded Meridian-Cox Foreign Service Fellowship for Emerging Leaders!

The Opportunity: The Meridian-Cox Foreign Service Fellowship for Emerging Leaders is a fully-paid enrichment and training program in Washington, DC, seeking to expand awareness and access to Foreign Service careers to students. The Fellowship provides undergraduate students with insight into American diplomacy while underscoring educational, internship, and career paths within the U.S. Foreign Service.

Details: The Fellowship will occur in Washington, DC, from Sunday, June 23 to Saturday, June 29, 2024. Fellows will be paid a stipend of $500 and receive per diem for meals and incidentals for each day of the program. Roundtrip airfare, lodging, and ground transportation to and from the Washington, DC airport will also be covered.

Included Activities: Full-day visit to the U.S. Department of State, interactive two-day diplomatic skills training course, diplomacy simulation, panel discussions with representatives from the broader U.S. Foreign Service apparatus, various site visits, tour of Washington monuments and cultural activities, and virtual workshops before and following the program.

To Apply: Go to this link to apply. Applications are due Wednesday, March 20th, at 11:59 p.m.

For more information, click the application link or send an email to DiplomacyRISE@meridian.org. There will also be an informational webinar on Thursday, March 7th, at 8:00 p.m., which you can register for here.