William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship

The William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship provides academic funding for undergraduate or graduate study, hands-on summer practicums, mentoring, and professional development, with a post-program commitment as a Diplomatic Security Service Special Agent. Funded by the U.S. Department of State, the two-year fellowship supports degree programs and includes summer placements at a U.S. embassy/consulate and in Washington, D.C. Successful completion leads to appointment as a DSS Special Agent subject to meeting entry requirements.

Academic funding for degree, two summer practicums with stipends and travel allowances, personalized mentoring and professional development, and an appointment as a DSS Special Agent after program completion and meeting entry requirements.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, aged between 19 and 32 at application, enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time bachelor’s or master’s degree program relevant to Diplomatic Security needs at a U.S.-based accredited institution, and expected to graduate in spring 2029 after four full-time semesters as a Clarke DS Fellow.

Apply via ClarkeDSFellowship.org; submit required documents as listed on the Apply page and review Eligibility Requirements before applying.