William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship Application (DUE 04/29/24)

William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship will begin accepting applications for the 2025 cohort in February 2024. This two-year graduate fellowship is offered by the U.S. Department of State as a high-profile diversity fellowship/recruitment program, providing academic funding and leading to a career in the Foreign Service as a Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent.

The Clarke DS Fellowship is an ideal fit for students and alumni who want to pursue a master’s degree and a career as a DSS Special Agent.

Here’s more info about the Clarke DS Fellowship. Clarke DS Fellows receive:

• Up to $42,000 annually (for two years) in academic funding covering tuition, room and board, books/laboratory fees, and other academic expenses, along with some travel expenses.
• Two summer practicums, each accompanied by stipends, housing, and travel allowances: one at a U.S. Department of State office in Washington, D.C., and one overseas at a U.S. embassy or consulate.
• Personalized mentoring and professional development opportunities throughout the program.
• As a diversity recruitment program, the Clarke DS Fellowship actively seeks candidates representing the ethnic, racial, gender, social, and geographic diversity of the United States. Women, minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and those with financial need are strongly encouraged to apply.

As a diversity recruitment program, the Clarke DS Fellowship aims to attract top candidates representing the ethnic, racial, gender, social, and geographic diversity of the United States. Women, minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and those with financial need are strongly encouraged to apply.

The application for the Clarke DS Fellowship 2025 cohort will be opened from February 12^th, 2024, to April 29^th, 2024.