The U.S. Department of State is accepting applications for the new William D. Clarke, Sr. Fellowship Program. Diplomatic Security (Clarke DS) until November 30, 2022. The 2023 fellowship program, administered in cooperation with the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC), is aimed at talented students who wish to pursue a master’s degree and a career as a special agent of the Diplomatic Security Service in the Foreign Service.
The Clarke DS Scholarship is part of the State Department’s ongoing efforts to attract highly talented and qualified candidates to the Diplomatic Security Service. The scholarship encourages applications from all segments of the population, including populations traditionally underrepresented in the Foreign Service that reflect the diversity of the United States, as well as those with financial need. Students entering a two-year Master’s program are eligible to apply for this opportunity.
Students selected for the Clarke DS Fellowship program will receive academic support of up to $42,000 per year for tuition, room and board, books, mandatory fees, and some travel expenses for the two-year program. They will also receive stipends, housing, and travel allowances for two internships, one in Washington, DC at the State Department, and one at a US embassy or consulate abroad. Upon successful completion of the fellowship program and State Department entry requirements, fellows will receive an appointment to the Foreign Service as a DSS Special Agent and must complete a 5-year service agreement as a Special Agent of the DSS.
Up to 8 student applicants are chosen annually in a competitive selection process, with special consideration given to those with financial need. Students for the 2023 application cycle must meet all of the following requirements:
To learn more about this opportunity, visit: ClarkeDSFellowship.org.
