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U.S. State Department Opens 2025 Application for the Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship Program

Washington (September 16, 2024) — The U.S. Department of State and The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) announce the launch of the 2025 application cycle for the Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship.   
UMGC Incoming Graduate Student Wins Prestigious U.S. Department of State Fellowship

Washington (August 29, 2024) - Following a nationally competitive application process, incoming University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) graduate student Dhiraj Lamsal is one of 15 individuals selected by the U.S. Department of State for the Foreign Affairs Informatio...
UMD Undergraduate Student Wins Prestigious U.S. Department of State Fellowship

Washington (August 15, 2024) - Following a nationally competitive application process, University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) student Anh Le is one of 15 individuals selected by the U.S. Department of State for the Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship 20...
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Offers Scholarships for Fellows of the Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship

Washington (June 6, 2024) — A new collaboration agreement with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), provides selected fellows of the Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship with an opportunity to receive generous scholarship funding for eligible m...
Sam Houston State University Becomes a Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship Supporting Partner

Washington (June 4, 2024) — Sam Houston State University (SHSU) has become a Supporting Partner with the Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship. 
UArizona Incoming Graduate Student Wins Prestigious U.S. Department of State Fellowship

Washington (May 30, 2024) - Following a nationally competitive application process, incoming University of Arizona (UArizona) student Confido Banza is one of 15 individuals selected by the U.S. Department of State for the Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship...
IU Bloomington Incoming Student Wins Prestigious U.S. Department of State Fellowship

Washington (May 1, 2024) - Following a nationally competitive application process, Indiana University Bloomington incoming undergraduate student Tommy Allen is one of 15 individuals selected by the U.S. Department of State for the Foreign Affairs Information Technology F...
Norwich Undergraduate Student Wins Prestigious U.S. Department of State Fellowship

Washington (May 1, 2024) - Following a nationally competitive application process, Norwich University student Ahmed Mohammad is one of 15 individuals selected by the U.S. Department of State for the Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship 2024 cohort.
Rutgers-New Brunswick Undergraduate Student Wins Prestigious U.S. Department of State Fellowship

Washington (May 1, 2024) - Following a nationally competitive application process, Rutgers University–New Brunswick student Andrea Olavarrieta is one of 15 individuals selected by the U.S. Department of State for the Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship 2024...
BYU Undergraduate Student Wins Prestigious U.S. Department of State Fellowship

Washington (May 1, 2024) - Following a nationally competitive application process, Brigham Young University (BYU) student Joshua Riley is one of 15 individuals selected by the U.S. Department of State for the Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship 2024 cohort....
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The Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship is a high-profile U.S. Department of State diversity recruitment program. Funded by the State Department and administered by The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC), this two-year fellowship program provides academic funding for an IT-related bachelor's or master's degree.  Fellows also receive stipend support for two summer internships, professional development, and mentorship. When they complete the fellowship program and meet the Foreign Service entry requirements, fellows receive an appointment in the Foreign Service as a Diplomatic Technology Officer. 
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