Welcome to the Rangel Program
Promoting a positive U.S. presence in the world that reflects and respects the strength and diversity of America.
About Us
The Rangel Program is a U.S. State Department program administered by Howard University that seeks to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers as diplomats in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State. The program seeks individuals interested in helping to shape a freer, more secure and prosperous world through formulating, representing, and implementing U.S. foreign policy. The Program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need.
Learn MoreGraduate Fellowship Program
The Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program provides support for individuals interested in careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State.Summer Enrichment Program
Rangel Undergraduate International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program that provides undergraduates with the opportunity to enhance their skills, knowledge and understanding about U.S. foreign policy during a six-week summer program at Howard University.
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Meet Rangel Fellows
Learn more about the range of experiences they bring to the program. Meet the 2020 Rangel Fellows Other Fellow Profiles
Meet Rangel Scholars
Learn more about the range of experiences they bring to the program. Meet 2020 Rangel Scholars Other Scholar Profiles
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Still not sure about specific parts of the program? Send us your questions. Meet with Staff: Please review the website prior to scheduling.Rangel Program in the News
2021 Rangel Graduate Fellows Selected!
Congratulations to our 2021 Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellows! On December 4, 2020 the Charles...
2020 Rangel Scholars Selected
The 18th group of Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program was selected on March...
2020 Rangel Fellows Selected!
Congratulations to the 2020 Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellows! On November 22, 2019 the Charles...
Congressman Charles B. Rangel mentor to the Rangel Fellows
Congressman Charles B. Rangel, who served in the House of Representatives for nearly 50 years, remains...
2019 Rangel Graduate Fellows Selected
On November 9, 2018, the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship Program selection panel chose...
2019 Rangel Scholars Selected
On March 21, 2019, the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program awarded 15 placements...
Rangel Scholars Have Opportunity to Meet with Senior State Department Officials
On June 22, this year’s cohort of Rangel Scholars had the opportunity to join four senior State Department...
Rangel Fellows Marita Lamb (2008) and Krystin Rodriguez (2018) Highlighted in FSI Newsletter
2008 Rangel Fellow Marita Lamb and 2018 Fellow Krystin Rodriguez were recently highlighted in the Foreign...
Rangel Fellows Have Opportunity to Meet with Senior State Department Officials
On May 23, this year’s cohort of Rangel Fellows had the opportunity to join four senior State Department...
Rangel Fellows and Scholars with Secretary Tillerson
A group of Rangel Graduate Fellows and Scholars had an opportunity to connect with Secretary Rex Tillerson in...
The Numbers Say it All
45
The # of Graduate Fellowships for 2021.
374
The # of Fellows selected between 2003-2020.
65
The # of countries where Fellows are serving.
Rangel Fellows at Work
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About the Program
The Rangel Program is a U.S. State Department program administered by Howard University that seeks to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers as diplomats in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State.
The program seeks individuals interested in helping to shape a freer, more secure and prosperous world through formulating, representing, and implementing U.S. foreign policy.
The Program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial need.