Featured Scholarships

Learn more about the featured scholarships of the BMW Center — our own Flynn Memorial Scholarship and funding from different partners:

Flynn Memorial Scholarship

The MAGES program is proud to offer one two-year, full-tuition scholarship to an outstanding member of each incoming class. The Flynn Memorial Scholarship honors Dr. Gregory Flynn, the first director of the M.A. in German and European Studies. MAGES applicants wishing to be considered for the Flynn Memorial Scholarship must be nominated by one of their undergraduate or graduate professors.

Contact our Supervisor of Academic Programs to learn more about the nomination process.

The Donald F. McHenry Global Public Service Fellows Program provides a select few Walsh School of Foreign Service students per year with two year, full tuition and fee fellowships. Fellows must be committed to careers in transformational global public service.

Click here for more information on the Donald F. McHenry Global Public Service Fellows Program.

Fulbright-Schuman

The Fulbright-Schuman Program offers scholarships to candidates from any of the Member States of the European Union to study, conduct research, or lecture on a topic relevant to U.S.-EU relations, EU policy, or EU institutions. The results of eligible projects must be relevant to at least two EU member states.

The BMW Center offers matching scholarships to Fulbright-Schuman funding recipients:

• EU citizens granted up to 6 months of funding will be offered a 1/4 scholarship over the entire period of study (four semesters totaling approximately $25,000).
• EU citizens granted 7 months or more of funding will be offered 1/2 scholarship over the entire period of study (four semesters, totaling approximately $50,000).

To qualify, students must submit separate applications to both the Fulbright-Schuman Program and MAGES by 12:00 pm (Brussels time) on December 1 and be awarded both a  Fulbright-Schuman grant and admission to the MAGES program for the same academic year.

Click here for more information on the Fulbright-Schuman Program.

DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)

DAAD offers funding for German citizens pursuing a graduate degree in the United States to cover costs of tuition up to €18,000. Additionally, grantees may receive support in travel costs to the U.S., funds to cover health insurance, and a monthly stipend of approximately €1,075 for up to two years.

Click here for more information on the DAAD.

Charles B. Rangel Fellowship

The Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellowship offers up to $42,000 annually for U.S. citizens interested in Foreign Service, aiming to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers in the Foreign Service in which they can help formulate, represent, and implement US foreign policy. The program selects 30 Rangel Fellows annually to support through two years of graduate study, internships, professional development activities, and entry into the Foreign Service. Fellows who successfully complete the program and Foreign Service entry requirements receive appointments as Foreign Service Officers. The program encourages members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and students with financial need to apply.

As part of our commitment to develop the next generation of values-led global public servants, SFS is committed to funding the difference between the sponsored tuition amount and full-time tuition, health insurance and mandatory fees for a limited number of admitted Pickering, Rangel and Payne Fellows each year. In addition, all admitted Fellows will automatically be considered for partial merit aid at the discretion of the graduate program. Fellows receive tailored career support and mentorship opportunities that ensure that Pickering, Rangel and Payne Fellows graduate from Georgetown ready to make a positive impact from the outset of their public service careers.

We also waive the $90 application fee for all Rangel fellows and finalists.

Click here for more information on the Charles B. Rangel Fellowship.

Thomas R. Pickering Fellowship

The Thomas R. Pickering Fellowship Program offers up to $42,000 annually for US citizens interested in Foreign Service, providing graduate students with financial support, mentoring, and professional development to prepare them academically and professionally for a career in the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service. The program encourages members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and students with financial need to apply.

As part of our commitment to develop the next generation of values-led global public servants, SFS is committed to funding the difference between the sponsored tuition amount and full-time tuition, health insurance and mandatory fees for a limited number of admitted Pickering, Rangel and Payne Fellows each year. In addition, all admitted Fellows will automatically be considered for partial merit aid at the discretion of the graduate program. Fellows receive tailored career support and mentorship opportunities that ensure that Pickering, Rangel and Payne Fellows graduate from Georgetown ready to make a positive impact from the outset of their public service careers.

We also waive the $90 application fee for all Pickering fellows and finalists.

Click here for more information on the Thomas R. Pickering Fellowship Program.

Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation

The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation awards up $30,000 in merit-based scholarships to U.S. citizens pursuing careers in public service for graduate/professional school and participation in leadership development activities. Additionally, the foundation affords special opportunities for internships and employment with the federal government.

Click here for more information on the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation.

USAID Donald M. Payne Fellowship

The USAID Donald M. Payne Fellowship Program provides up to $90,000 in benefits over two years for graduate school, internships, and professional development activities, providing a unique pathway to the USAID Foreign Service. The program seeks to attract outstanding young people who are interested in pursuing careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The program encourages members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and students with financial need to apply.

As part of our commitment to develop the next generation of values-led global public servants, SFS is committed to funding the difference between the sponsored tuition amount and full-time tuition, health insurance and mandatory fees for a limited number of admitted Pickering, Rangel and Payne Fellows each year. In addition, all admitted Fellows will automatically be considered for partial merit aid at the discretion of the graduate program. Fellows receive tailored career support and mentorship opportunities that ensure that Pickering, Rangel and Payne Fellows graduate from Georgetown ready to make a positive impact from the outset of their public service careers.

We also waive the $90 application fee for all Payne fellows and finalists.

Click here for more information on the USAID Donald Payne Development Fellowship Program.

 

Additional external scholarship opportunities are available through Georgetown’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences”