Rangel Int’l Affairs Summer Program is Now Welcoming Applications!



The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2017 Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program at www.rangelprogram.org!

Do you know a student who wants to make a difference in the world?

The Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program is a six-week program at Howard University that helps prepare undergraduate students for careers in international affairs. It includes two for-credit academic courses, a professional writing seminar, visits and meetings with foreign affairs professionals in a wide range of government and non-governmental organizations, and professional development activities. It pays for tuition, room, board, and transportation and provides a stipend. The program will run from mid-June until late July.

Eligibility requirements
U.S. citizenship
A comprehensive GPA of at least 3.2
Full-time undergraduate student status
Sophomore or above

The program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial need. Applicants with any undergraduate major are welcome to apply.

The Program is funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by Howard University.

Application Deadline: February 2, 2017

Website

Program Contact:
Lily Lopez-McGee
lily.lopezmcgee@howard.edu
rangelprogram@howard.edu 202-806-4367 or 877-633-0002

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