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 and professionals to prepare for a career applying their technology skills in support of the business of diplomacy as Diplomatic Technology Officers.  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 degree 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 a Diplomatic Technology Officer

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