The Payne International Development Fellowship Program seeks to attract outstanding individuals who are interested in pursuing careers in the Foreign Service with US Agency for International Development (USAID). USAID is the world's premier international development agency and a catalytic actor driving development results. USAID's work advances U.S. national security and economic prosperity, demonstrates American generosity, and promotes a path to recipient self-reliance and resilience. Focus areas include:

• Promoting global health
• Supporting global stability
• Providing humanitarian assistance
• Catalyzing innovation and partnership

Students receive $104K for a total of two years towards a graduate fellowship.