Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program

This scholarship is listed by UTSA’s Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, which supports current UTSA students on the undergraduate and graduate levels to apply to opportunities outside of UTSA. Students are encouraged to work with the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards and Fellowships as early as possible to discuss the application process. While some applications are short, drafting application materials for major awards may take months of preparation, and application materials should reflect this high level of preparation. Please note that we do not advise students on other scholarship opportunities listed on the scholarship hub outside of the “External” section.

A six-week summer program intended to provide undergraduates with a deep appreciation for current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the knowledge and skills to attain those careers. Applicants are selected yearly and live, attend classes, and participate in several programs with foreign affairs professionals at Howard University. This program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need. 

Award: $3,200 stipend, cost of tuition, travel, and housing, and two meals per day

Eligibility Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen
• Full-time undergraduate students with a minimum of sophomore status on the date of the application deadline
• GPA of 3.2 or higher

Deadline: First week of February

If you plan to apply to this specific program and would like application support, please contact Andrew Chapman of the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards by filling out the following intake form. Please do not submit this intake form to inquire about other awards listed in the Scholarship Hub.