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Congratulations to the 2013 Charles B. Rangel Fellows
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| Graduate Fellowship Program - Application Requirements
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A completed online application, which includes the following: |
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Background Information
 (e.g., name, contact information, international travel).
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A personal statement (in 600 words or less) that discusses the applicants' reasons for applying, interest in foreign affairs, commitment to pursue a Foreign Service career and any relevant experience or information.
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A statement (in 400 words or less) from the applicant that discusses his/her need for financial assistance to attend graduate school, including an explanation of:
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The financial assistance received during undergraduate studies
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Overall education-related debt
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Ability/plans to pay for graduate school independently
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Two letters of recommendation:
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One from a faculty member
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One from a community leader or other individual who can comment on the applicant's non-academic accomplishments and his/her potential
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Note: In the online application, applicants will identify recommenders, who will be contacted by the program and asked to submit letters electronically. Below is a copy of the recommendation letter for your reference only.
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Recommendation Form
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Proof of U.S. citizenship with a copy of: (choose one)
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Birth certificate
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Certificate of U.S. citizenship
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U.S. passport
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(Note: This should be uploaded in easy to ready PDF format.)
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** Applicants are required to bring originals to the interview, if selected as a finalist.
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Student Aid Report (SAR) generated from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.
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(Note: Applicants will upload this into the application using either Word of PDF format.)
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GRE of GMAT Scores (copy of report sent to student)
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(Note: Applicants will upload this into the application using either Word or PDF format.)
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Official Financial Aid Statement from your senior year, if you received financial aid.
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(Note: Applicants will upload this into the application using either Word or PDF format. If you did not receive financial aid, you do not have to submit this.)
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Official transcripts from all colleges and universities the applicant has attended for credit. Please use university-generated transcripts. An official transcript would be best; a student copy is acceptable if it is in the format of an official transcript. If you are selected for an interview, you will have to bring an official transcript, in a signed, sealed envelope, to the interview.
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APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Received by January 18, 2013
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The program expects to have all documents to be submitted electronically. Should applicants have insuperable problems submitting a document electronically, they can consult with program staff about alternate methods (rangelprogram@howard.edu) However, we strongly encourage you to submit documents electronically. |
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For all inquiries, please contact:
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James McDowell, Rangel Program Assistant
(202) 806-4367 or rangelprogram@howard.edu
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