Do you know talented students who plan to pursue a master’s degree in fall 2025 and who may be interested in a federal law enforcement career in the Foreign Service?
The William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship provides academic funding for a two-year master’s degree while preparing fellows to enter the Foreign Service as a Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent.
The application for the 2025 cohort of the Clarke DS Fellowship is open February 12, 2024, to April 29, 2024 (11:59 pm EDT).
Funded by the U.S. Department of State, the Clarke DS Fellowship provides:
- Up to $84,000 in academic funding ($42,000 annually for two years).
- Two summer practicums with stipends with the Diplomatic Security Service (one in Washington, D.C., and one overseas at a U.S. embassy or consulate).
- Professional development and mentorship.
Upon successful completion of the fellowship program and Foreign Service entry requirements, fellows receive an appointment as a DSS Special Agent, launching an exciting career traveling the world and providing protection to U.S. personnel, facilities and information, while supporting diplomacy.
Who is Eligible to Apply?
To be eligible to apply for the 2025 cohort of the Clarke DS Fellowship, individuals must:
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Be at least 19 years old and no older than 32 years old before the application deadline (except for preference-eligible veterans).
- Be planning to enter a two-year, full-time master’s degree program in fall 2025 at a U.S.-based accredited institution.
- Be on the timeline to graduate in spring 2027 with a master’s degree after attending four full-time semesters during the two-year fellowship program.
- Hold a minimum 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale at the time of application and maintain this GPA throughout the program.
We invite you to explore the website and take advantage of all of the resources, including video interviews with DSS Special Agents, webinars, and articles.
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For more information, contact: The Washington Center at ClarkeDSFellowship@twc.edu