***The application for the 2024 cohort of the William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship is now officially open.
This two-year graduate fellowship program funded by the U.S. Department of State provides up to $84,000 in academic funding over two years, two summer practicums, professional development, and mentorship, culminating in an appointment in the Foreign Service as a Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent. The application deadline is October 1, 2023, at 11:59 pm (ET).
This fellowship is a great opportunity for talented students who plan to pursue a master’s degree and are interested in a career traveling the world as a DSS Special agent. Plus, as a diversity fellowship/recruitment program, the Clarke DS Fellowship values varied backgrounds, including ethnic, racial, gender, and geographic diversity. Members of minority groups underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and individuals with financial need are encouraged to apply.
Benefits of the Clarke DS Fellowship Program
This unique two-year fellowship prepares students to enter the Foreign Service as a DSS Special Agent by providing:
- Up to $42,000 annually for two years in academic funding for tuition, room and board, books, mandatory fees and some travel expenses.
- Stipends, housing and travel allowances for the two summer practicums: A domestic practicum in Washington, D.C. with the Diplomatic Security Service, and an overseas practicum at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad.
- Personalized mentoring and professional development opportunities throughout the program.
Upon successful completion of the fellowship program and the State Department’s Foreign Service entry requirements, fellow will receive an appointment in the Foreign Service as a DSS Special Agent and launch a career at the forefront of law enforcement and international affairs.
There are additional requirements that individuals must meet when they are a Clarke DS Fellow and when they are appointed as a DSS Special Agent. More info on these requirements is on the website.
***The Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship will begin accepting applications for the 2024 cohort in September of this year.
This two-year fellowship is a high-profile U.S. Department of State diversity fellowship/recruitment program that provides academic funding and leads to a career in the Foreign Service as an Information Management Specialist. As a diversity recruitment program, the FAIT Fellowship aims to attract top candidates that represent the ethnic, racial, gender, social, and geographic diversity of the United States. Women, minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and those with financial need are encouraged to apply.
Here’s more information about the FAIT Fellowship. FAIT Fellows receive:
- Up to $43,500 annually in academic funding for tuition, room and board, books, mandatory fees, and some travel expenses.
- Stipends, housing, and travel allowances for the two summer internships: A domestic internship in Washington, D.C., at the U.S. Department of State and an overseas internship at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
- Personalized mentoring and professional development opportunities throughout the program.
The application for the FAIT Fellowship 2024 cohort will open in September of 2023 and close in January of 2024.