Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State
The Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is now accepting applications for the 2024 cohort. This unique two-year fellowship program leads to a career in the Foreign Service as an Information Management Specialist (IMS), where you will use your technology skills to support U.S. diplomacy and experience new cultures abroad.
This FAIT Fellowship prepares you to enter the Foreign Service by providing:
- Up to $43,500 annually in academic funding for tuition, room and board, books, mandatory fees and some travel expense (see eligibility requirements).
- 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 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, you will receive an appointment in the Foreign Service as an Information Management Specialist and launch a career that will take you all over the world.
Promoting Diversity in the Foreign Service
The FAIT Fellowship strives to attract the best tech talent to the Foreign Service that reflects the diversity of the United States. Based on the fundamental principle that diversity is a strength in our diplomatic efforts, 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.
Now Accepting Applications for the 2024 Cohort
Applications are now being accepted through January 16, 2024. To be eligible to apply for the 2024 cohort, you must meet all the criteria below:
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time IT-related degree program at a U.S.-based accredited institution.
- Hold a minimum 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale at the time of the application and maintain this GPA throughout the program.
- For the undergraduate fellowship:
- Community college students in an associate degree program must be seeking admission to enter a full-time, IT-related bachelor’s degree program in fall 2024 AND on a timeline to graduate in spring 2026 after completing four full-time semesters.
- Four-year college/university students must be enrolled full-time in an IT-related bachelor’s degree program AND on a timeline to graduate in spring 2026 after completing four full-time semesters starting in fall 2024.
- Students enrolled in an accelerated bachelor’s/master’s IT-related degree program must be on a timeline to graduate in spring 2026 after completing four full-time semesters starting in fall 2024.
- For the graduate fellowship:
- Individuals must be seeking admission to enter a full-time, IT-related master’s degree in fall 2024 AND be on a timeline to graduate in spring 2026 after completing four full-time semesters.
As a selected fellow, you will need to:
- Obtain and maintain security clearances and suitability requirements, and meet minimum medical qualification standards.
- Agree to a five-year commitment with the Foreign Service upon successful completion of the program and the State Department’s requirements.
You can find additional details about eligibility on the website.
Foreign Service IMSs and FAIT Fellows Share Their Experiences
Before you embark on your FAIT Fellowship journey and the path to becoming a Foreign Service IMS, you can view video interviews of FAIT Fellows sharing their experiences in the program and of Foreign Service Information Management Specialists talking about their careers and what it’s like working in the Foreign Service.
Prepare Now to Apply
The application period for the 2024 cohort is September 12, 2023, to January 16, 2024. Start preparing your application documents early to submit the most competitive application possible for this exciting fellowship program. Visit the FAIT Fellowship website to get helpful tips in our Diplomatic Roots blog articles, discover what documents you’ll need on the Apply page, register for an upcoming webinar and more.
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Apply by January 16, 2023
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