Foreign Affairs Information Technology (IT) Fellowship Program is funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by The Washington Center (TWC). The fellowship program is made for Information Technology undergraduate and graduate students. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply. The fellowship program awards five fellows (three graduates and two undergraduates) with tuition assistance, mentorship, and professional development to launch their careers in the U.S. Undergraduate and graduate fellows will each receive up to $37,500 annually.
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars, less formally known as The Washington Center, is an independent, nonprofit organization serving hundreds of universities in the United States and other countries.
Eligibility:
Undergraduate Fellowship
- Applicants must be United States citizens.
- Applicants must be in the sophomore year of undergraduate study at a U.S. undergraduate institution.
- Applicants must be expecting to receive their bachelor’s degree in spring 2019.
- Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale at the time of application and this grade point average must be maintained throughout participation in the program.
- Applicants must be able to attend June 2017 orientation in Washington, D.C. if selected.
- Applicants must be available to fulfill the summer internship obligations (summer 2018 & summer 2019)
- Applicants must be prepared to enter the Foreign Service in fall 2019.
Graduate Fellowship
- Applicants must be United States citizens.
- Applicants must be seeking admission to a U.S. graduate school beginning in fall 2017.
- Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale at the time of application and this grade point average must be maintained throughout participation in the program.
- Applicants must enroll in a two-year, full-time master’s degree program at U.S. based graduate institutions only, in an academic field relevant to Information Technology. Applicants must be able to attend June 2017 orientation in Washington, D.C. if selected.
- Applicants must be available to fulfill the summer internship obligations (summer 2018 & summer 2019)
How to Apply:
To apply, the candidates can first register & then login to apply for the fellowship program. The link is:
https://twc.secure.force.com/FAIT/
Supporting Documents:
Students will be required to submit supplemental documents as PDF files directly through the online application. This includes:
- An unofficial copy of your transcript (all schools attended)
- A copy of your certification of U.S. citizenship (U.S. passport, birth certificate or naturalization papers accepted)
- Your GRE/GMAT scores (Graduate Fellowship Applicants only)
- Your personal statement: must not exceed 750 words.
- Your updated resume
- Your most recent financial aid award letter listing grants or loans
- Your most recent Student Aid Report (SAR)
- Statement of Financial Need
- Provide letters of recommendation
Financial Aid and Award Money:
- Undergraduate Fellows (those beginning their junior year in fall 2017): Up to $37,500 annually for tuition, room and board, books, mandatory fees and some travel expenses for junior and senior years of undergraduate studies related to an Information Technology field.
- Graduate Fellows (those beginning a graduate program in fall 2017): Up to $37,500 annually for tuition, room and board, books, mandatory fees and some travel expenses for a two-year master’s degree in an IT-related field.
- Fellows who successfully complete the program and the Foreign Affairs IT Specialist entry requirements will receive an appointment as a Foreign Service Information Management Specialist (IMS).
- Two summer internships, one at a domestic office of the Department of State in Washington, D.C. and one overseas at a U.S. embassy or consulate. The program provides stipends, transportation and housing for these internships.
- Orientation to the Program and the Foreign Service at the Department of State.
- Mentoring from a Foreign Service IMS throughout the duration of the fellowship.
- Employment in the Department of State Foreign Service for those who successfully complete the program and Foreign Service IMS entry requirements.
Application Deadline:
The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. ET on February 13, 2017.
Link for More Information:
http://www.twc.edu/foreign-affairs-information-technology-fellowship-program
Contact Information:
If you have any question, email at: foreignserviceIT-at-twc.edu.
