Are you interested in academic funding for an IT-related bachelor's or master's degree, and would love to have an exciting career in the Foreign Service when you graduate? If so, the Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship is the perfect opportunity for you.
This is a two-year diversity fellowship program funded by the State Department that provides up to $43,500 annually (for two years) in academic funding while preparing you to enter the Foreign Service as an Information Management Specialist (IMS). When you complete the fellowship and meet the Foreign Service entry requirements, you will receive an appointment as an IMS.
Don't delay! The application deadline for the 2024 cohort is January 16, 2024.
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.
- Professional development and personalized mentoring throughout the program.
And best of all, upon successful completion, you'll enter the Foreign Service as an IMS and launch an exciting career traveling the world and supporting diplomacy through technology.
Are You Eligible to Apply?
The FAIT Fellowship offers both undergraduate and graduate fellowships. To be eligible to apply for the 2024 cohort, you must be a U.S. citizen, hold a minimum cumulative 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale, and be on a timeline to graduate with either your IT-related bachelor's or master's degree in spring 2026. You also must be enrolled full-time in an IT-related degree program during the two-year fellowship program. See the website to view all eligibility requirements. Or take this fun quiz: Are You Eligible to Apply?
How to Apply
Applications are being accepted through January 16, 2024. 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
faitfellowship@twc.edu
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