If you are pursuing an IT-related bachelor's degree (such as computer science, cyber security, information management) or planning to start an IT-related master's degree program this fall, you may be eligible to receive up to $87,000 in academic funding from the U.S. Department of State.

The Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship is one of several high-profile U.S. Department of State diversity recruitment programs. The fellowship seeks to attract top technology talent to the Foreign Service that reflects the diversity of the United States.

Click the Learn More button below to get more information and to access the application portal. But don't delay! The final deadline to submit your application is February 3, 2023.

This two-year fellowship program is a unique opportunity for individuals interested in a career in the U.S. Foreign Service as an Information Management Specialist.

What Are the Benefits of the FAIT Fellowship?

As a FAIT Fellow, you will receive:

• Up to $43,500 annually (for two years) in academic funding for tuition, room and board, books, mandatory fees, and some travel expenses.
• Two summer internships (with stipends, housing, and travel allowances): a domestic internship in Washington, D.C. and an overseas internship at a U.S. embassy or consulate.
• Personalized mentoring and professional development throughout the program.

When you've successfully completed the program and the Foreign Service entry requirements. you'll receive an appointment as a Foreign Service Information Management Specialist (IMS) and launch your career traveling the world and supporting diplomacy through technology.

Are You Eligible to Apply?

To be eligible to apply for the 2023 cohort, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be enrolled full-time in an IT-related bachelor's degree program or seeking admission in an IT-related master's degree program at a U.S.-based accredited institution
• Be on a timeline to graduate with your bachelor's or master's degree in spring 2025 while enrolled full-time for spring and fall semesters*
• Hold a minimum 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale at the time of the application, and maintain this GPA throughout the program

More details on eligibility can be found on the FAIT Fellowship website eligibility page.

How to Apply

The deadline to apply is February 3, 2023. Go to the Apply page of the FAIT Fellowship website to learn more about applying and to access the application portal. 

The FAIT Fellowship program 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.

Best regards,

FAIT Fellowship Team

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