Title 22, Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-110
§2736d Payne Fellowship Authorization
Title 22 › CHAPTER 38 — DEPARTMENT OF STATE › § 2736d
Summary
The Payne Fellowship may recruit outstanding undergrad and grad students from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds for Foreign Service careers, and the Secretary must review past programs to increase minority representation in international affairs.
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Title 22, §2736d
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(a)In general
Undergraduate and graduate components of the Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship Program may conduct outreach to attract outstanding students with an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career who represent diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
(b)Review of past programs
The Secretary shall review past programs designed to increase minority representation in international affairs positions.
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Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Definition For definition of “Secretary” as used in this section, see section 5002 of Pub. L. 117–81, set out as a note under section 263c of this title.
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22 U.S.C. § 2736d
Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110