FAIT Fellowship Program 2023

If you want to use your tech skills to make a difference, see the world, and experience different cultures, the Foreign Affairs IT (FAIT) Fellowship is an opportunity of a lifetime.

• Position(s): Several
• Applications closing Date:  January 31, 2023
• Vacancy Type: Permanent/Temporary.
• Company Name: FAIT

Funded by the U.S. Department of State, this two-year Fellowship program is a path to a career in the Foreign Service by providing academic funding for an IT-related degree, internships, professional development and mentorship – culminating in an appointment in the Foreign Service as an Information Management Specialist (IMS).

Benefits

As a FAIT Fellow, you can expect to forge new friendships, create a professional network, and build memories for a lifetime. Plus, here are the benefits of the Fellowship:

• Up to $37,500 annually (total of $75,000) in academic funding for the junior and senior years of undergraduate study, OR a two-year master’s degree program in an IT-related field;
• 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 international internship at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad;
• Personalized mentoring and professional development opportunities throughout the program;
• An appointment in the Foreign Service as an Information Management Specialist upon successful completion of the program and the State Department’s requirements.

Eligibility

• Be a U.S. citizen;
• Be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program relevant to Information Technology at a U.S.-based accredited institution and entering your junior year in fall 2023, OR
• Be seeking admission to an IT-related master’s degree program at a U.S.-based accredited institution beginning in fall 2023;
• Be on a timeline to graduate with your bachelor’s or master’s degree in May 2024;
• 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;
• Be able to obtain and maintain medical and security clearances and suitability requirements;
• Agree to a minimum five-year commitment with the Foreign Service upon successful completion of the program and the State Department’s requirements.