Applications are now open for the Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship. The program provides academic funding, stipends, housing allowance and more to support students in undergraduate or graduate IT-related degree programs.
Benefits of the FAIT Fellowship
- Up to $43,500 annually in academic funding (tuition, room and board, books, mandatory fees, and some travel expenses) for the last two years of a full-time bachelor’s degree program or a two-year full-time master’s degree program. (see eligibility requirements).
- Stipends, housing and travel allowances for the two summer internships: one in Washington, D.C., at the U.S. Department of State and one overseas at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
- Personalized mentoring and professional development opportunities throughout the program.
- An appointment as a Diplomatic Technology Officer in the Foreign Service after completing the program and the State Department's entry requirements.
Who is Eligible?
To be eligible to apply for the 2027 cohort, individuals must:
- Be a U.S. Citizen at the time of application submission.
- Be enrolled, or planning to enroll, in a full-time IT-related bachelor’s or master’s degree program at a U.S.-based accredited institution.
- Be on a timeline to graduate with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in spring 2029 after completing four full-time semesters as a FAIT Fellow starting in fall 2027.
- Hold a cumulative 3.2 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- View all of the eligibility requirements on the website.
How to Apply
Visit the program website to learn more and apply online. Applications for the 2027 cohort are open from October 15, 2026 through December 7, 2026.