Building on the Past, Moving Forward
We provide graduate school education fellowships that provide financial support for graduate school tuition and related expenses in the fields of international affairs and public policy. By investing in the education and professional development of globally-engaged, public service-oriented graduate school students, we fortify students’ commitment and equip them for meaningful careers in government or other public service fields, advancing a peaceful, sustainable, and interconnected world that sustains future generations of globally-minded leaders ready to serve the world.
RFG also recognizes the power of investments in earlier pathways that inspire young people to pursue careers in public service and prepare them for graduate-level study, particularly the transformative power of experiential learning and network development. Therefore, we provide grants to organizations that provide experiential learning and career advancement opportunities for globally-engaged students. By investing in pathways that spark young people’s interest in public service and prepare them for advanced study, RFG helps ignite a lifelong commitment to making a difference. These investments build momentum—cultivating curiosity, nurturing ambition, and guiding future leaders with the awareness, opportunity, and preparation to succeed.
RFG further recognizes the power of professional development and career advancement opportunities for current globally-engaged professionals. We seek to reinforce their call to service and help propel them forward into leadership roles, so that their contributions can help shape a more peaceful, sustainable, prosperous world.
We also convene and cultivate the RFG network, helping to build lasting relationships among RFG fellows, alumni, schools, grantee organizations, partners, and other leaders in the field.
Lastly, RFG uses its position to champion global public service by communicating about its impact and showcasing stories of its fellows and successful international affairs leadership.