Juniors and Seniors may apply.
The Pamela Harriman Foreign Service Fellowship was established by the College of William and Mary to inspire the best of a new generation to pursue careers in public service. The Awards are offered annually to three outstanding undergraduates from across the nation. Each Fellowship winner will be given the opportunity to spend a summer in a professional position with the U.S. Department of State. The Harriman Fellowship offers an eleven-week service opportunity, as well as a $5,000 stipend for travel and living expenses. While one fellowship is reserved for a student at The College of William and Mary, the other two fellowships are open to eligible juniors and seniors from 35 participating colleges and universities, including Boston College.
Fellowship applications are distributed to participating colleges and universities in August of each year, with a November application deadline. 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. The Department of State forwards the list of qualifying candidates to The College of William and Mary and the Harriman Fellowship Advisory Committee for review. Approximately nine finalists, chosen upon completion of a security clearance, are interviewed by the selection committee in Washington, D.C., and notified of the committee's decision soon thereafter. The three Harriman Fellows commence their eleven weeks of service in either May or June.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- be U.S. citizens
- be university juniors continuing on to the senior year, or seniors continuing on to graduate studies
- have records of strong academics, evidence of public service, and an intention to continue education beyond the Bachelors degree
All students with an interest in the Harriman Foreign Service Fellowship are urged to talk with the Boston College Harriman Campus Coordinator. If you would like additional information about the fellowship and the application process before talking with the Campus Coordinator, consult the Pamela Harriman web site.
To be competitive, interested students should contact the Harriman Campus Coordinator during the previous Spring semester, to begin preparing their applications well in advance of the November deadline.