Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship

Scholarship Description

The U.S. Department of State is seeking to attract top tech talent to the Foreign Service that reflects the diversity of the United States. To be eligible, you must: (1) Be enrolled in a degree program relevant to Information Technology at a U.S.-based accredited institution; (2) Hold a minimum 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale at the time of the application, and maintain this GPA through participation in the program; (3) Be able to obtain and maintain medical and security clearances and suitability requirements. Minority groups historically underrepresented in the State Department are encouraged to apply: this includes but is not limited to racial, ethnic, geographic, and gender minorities, as well as those with financial need.

Eligibility Requirements

• 3.0 Minimum GPA
• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
• Award is available to U.S. citizens

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Transcript required
• Financial need analysis required
• Essay required
• Recommendations or references required
• Special requirements exist (These are specified in text.)
• Resume Required
• Most recent student aid report (SAR), Most recent financial aid award letter, Statement of Financial Need

How To Apply