Funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Washington Center (TWC) for Internships and Academic Seminars, the Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship Program provides outstanding students pursuing an IT-related degree with a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply technology solutions to the business of diplomacy. The program awards five Fellows (three graduates and two undergraduates) with tuition assistance, mentorship, and professional development to launch their careers in the U.S. Department of State’s Foreign Service. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply. Fellows who successfully complete the program and the Foreign Affairs IT Specialist entry requirements will receive an appointment as a Foreign Service Information Management Specialist (IMS).
Deadline: February
Value: $43, 500
Eligibility: Applicants must be United States citizens. Applicants must be seeking admission to a U.S. graduate school beginning in fall 2017. Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale at the time of application and this grade point average must be maintained throughout participation in the program. Applicants must enroll in a two-year, full-time master’s degree program at U.S. based graduate institutions only, in an academic field relevant to Information Technology. Applicants must be able to attend June orientation in Washington, D.C. if selected. Applicants must be available to fulfill the summer internship obligations Applicants must be prepared to enter the Foreign Service
Major: Computer Science, Information Technology
Fellowship Type: Graduate
Nomination: No, but strongly encouraged to work with the Office
Website: Foreign Affairs Information Technology (IT) Fellowship
