Fellowship Program about International Trade by ITA
By: International Trade Administration (ITA)Last update:
Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
SpecialityBusiness
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Job locationUnited States
Needed documentsCV, Motivation Letter, Copy of Passport, Language Certificate, Recommendation Letter, Application form
Deadline2024-08-06
Opportunity description
The International Trade Administration (ITA) has launched the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service Pilot FellowshipProgram to recruit and equip the next generation of international trade experts and commercial diplomats with the skills, knowledge and training to advance U.S. economic competitiveness and innovation.
Benefits
- Up to 20 graduate students will be selected for this unique living and learning opportunity to gain applied experience in international trade.
- The Fellowship will offer up to $35,000 in financial assistance for participants.
- Selected fellows will participate in an immersive up-to 8-week enrichment program at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in summer 2025.
Eligibility criteria
- The successful applicant will:
- work closely with experienced trade experts and commercial diplomats to increase their knowledge and awareness of the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service.
- perform research and acquire skills to understand U.S. business opportunities across multiple industry sectors and geographic markets, to include Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Western Hemisphere.
- complete capstone projects that showcase the knowledge and skills learned through the fellowship, and how the experience will be applied in their professional careers.
- Outstanding graduate students, and particularly students from diverse backgrounds pursuing a degree in the fields of international affairs, economics, business, economics, business, or public policy.
About ITA:
The International Trade Administration (ITA) at the U.S. Department of Commerce is the premier government resource for American companies competing in the global marketplace. Operating in more than 100 U.S. locations and 80 markets worldwide, ITA promotes trade and investment, assists U.S. businesses and workers to export and expand globally, and ensures fair trade and compliance by enforcing U.S. trade laws and agreements.
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