| We’re excited to announce that the Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship application for the 2025 cohort is now open! The application deadline is January 21, 2025, at 11:59 pm (EST). Tell your students to get started preparing their application documents now to ensure they have a competitive application. This two-year diversity fellowship program funded by the U.S. Department of State provides academic funding while preparing fellows to enter the Foreign Service as Diplomatic Technology Officers (DTOs). |
| What Are the Benefits of the FAIT Fellowship? FAIT Fellows 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. Upon successful completion, fellows receive an appointment as a DTO in the Foreign Service, launching an exciting career helping to shape the future of diplomatic technology around the world. Are You Eligible to Apply? The FAIT Fellowship offers both undergraduate and graduate fellowships. To be eligible to apply for the 2025 cohort, applicants 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 a IT-related bachelor’s or master’s degree in spring 2027. They 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. How to Apply Go to the Apply page of the FAIT Fellowship website to access the application portal. The website has many resources, including blog articles and videos, to help individuals prepare a competitive application. 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. |
