U.S. Dept of State Graduate Fellowship: Up to $84,000 in Academic Funding and Prepares You to Enter the Foreign Service
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on April 04, 2024 FEATURED Content Interested in up to $84K in academic funding over two years for a master’s degree and a rewarding public service career traveling the world? The William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship provides up to $84,000 over two years in academic funding for you to earn your master’s degree and prepares you to enter the Foreign Service as a Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent. The application for the 2025 cohort of the Clarke DS Fellowship is open February 12, 2024, to April 29, 2024 (11:59 pm EDT). This unique two-year fellowship prepares you to enter the Foreign Service as a DSS Special Agent by providing:
Upon successful completion of the fellowship program and the State Department’s Foreign Service entry requirements, you 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. Promoting Diversity in the Foreign Service As one of several high-profile State Department diversity recruitment programs, the Clarke DS Fellowship strives to attract the best candidates to the Foreign Service that reflect the diversity of the United States. Based on the fundamental principle that diversity is a strength in our diplomatic efforts, the Clarke DS Fellowship program values varied backgrounds, including ethnic, racial, gender, and geographic diversity. Members of minority groups underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need are encouraged to apply. Are You Eligible to Apply? To be eligible to apply for the 2025 cohort, you must meet all the criteria below:
As a finalist, you must:
There are additional requirements you must meet when you are selected as a Clarke DS Fellow and when you are appointed as a DSS Special Agent. You can find more info on these requirements on the website. Are You Ready for the Challenge? Don’t delay! Here are some steps to get started:
Contact Us with Questions We’d love to talk with you and answer your questions. Send us an email at clarkeddsfellowship@twc.edu, and let us know your contact info and the best time to reach you. Learn more at ClarkeDSFellowship.org. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Reginald Culpepper
President, Fulfillment and Web Services, HBCUCONNECT Clark Atlanta University class of 1998 Member Since September 2000 |
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