Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship

Use Your Tech Skills to Support Diplomacy.

The Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship (FAIT) is a merit and needs based program designed to attract outstanding students to prepare for a career applying their technology skills in support of the business of diplomacy as Information Management Specialists. Based on the fundamental principle that diversity is a strength in our diplomatic efforts, the program values varied backgrounds, including ethnic, racial, social, and geographic diversity. 

The program includes:

• Undergraduate and graduate fellowships to qualified students entering their junior year or enrolling in a Master’s program
• Financial assistance for two years of a Bachelor’s or Master’s IT-related degree program
• Two internships – one domestic and one abroad
• Mentoring and other professional development opportunities
• Five-year Foreign Service commitment as an Information Management Specialist

Consider this unique public service opportunity where you can use your IT talent to facilitate interconnected diplomacy. Visit FAIT Fellowship to learn more.