Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship 2027
Applications are open for the Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship 2027. The U.S. Department of State funds this two-year programme. The Washington Center administers it. It funds IT-related degrees and prepares fellows to join the Foreign Service as Diplomatic Technology Officers.
Program Snapshot
- Host Organization: U.S. Department of State, administered by The Washington Center
- Funding: Up to $43,500 per year for two years in academic funding
- Duration: Two years, starting fall 2027
- Degree Level: IT-related bachelor’s (final two years) or master’s degree
- Eligibility: U.S. citizens with a 3.2 GPA or higher
- Application Deadline: December 7, 2026, 11:59 PM EST
Focus Areas
- Information technology and cybersecurity
- Computer engineering and network systems
- Protecting technology that enables diplomacy
- Foreign Service career preparation
About the Fellowship
The fellowship offers a path into diplomatic technology careers. Fellows receive academic funding for an IT-related degree. They also complete professional development and receive mentoring. The programme ends with an appointment as a Diplomatic Technology Officer. This follows successful completion and State Department entry requirements.
What Fellows Receive
Academic funding covers tuition, room and board, books, and mandatory fees. It also covers some travel costs. Fellows complete a ten-week domestic internship and a ten-week overseas internship. They also receive mentoring from a Foreign Service officer. After graduation, fellows join the Foreign Service in September 2029.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must be U.S. citizens when applying. They must plan to study full-time in an IT-related degree at a U.S. accredited institution. They must graduate in spring 2029 after four semesters as fellows. A cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher is required. Fellows must maintain that GPA throughout the programme.
Required Materials
Applicants submit proof of U.S. citizenship, a transcript, and a personal statement. They also provide a resume and one recommendation letter. The application also needs financial documents, including the latest FAFSA summary. Fellows must later pass a Top Secret clearance process.
How to Apply
Submit your application through the Washington Center portal before December 7, 2026.
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Conclusion
This fellowship offers substantial funding and a guaranteed career path in diplomatic technology. In return, fellows commit to five years in the Foreign Service. Applicants should review the clearance and service obligations carefully before applying. Confirm all details through the official FAIT Fellowship website.
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