Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship (FAIT Fellowship)

The Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship (FAIT Fellowship) is a two-year program funded by the U.S. Department of State that provides academic funding for students pursuing IT-related bachelor’s or master’s degrees and leads to a Foreign Service appointment as a Diplomatic Technology Officer. The fellowship includes tuition support, summer internships in Washington, D.C. and abroad, stipends and housing allowances, mentoring, and professional development. Eligible fellows must meet citizenship, enrollment, GPA, and security requirements and commit to a five-year Foreign Service appointment after completion.

Academic funding for degree programs, two summer internships (domestic and overseas) with stipends and allowances, mentoring from a Foreign Service Diplomatic Technology Officer, professional development, and a Foreign Service appointment upon successful completion.

U.S. citizens enrolled in a full-time IT-related bachelor’s or master’s degree program at a U.S.-based accredited institution, on track to graduate in spring 2029 after four full-time semesters of study.

Submit an online application through the FAIT Fellowship portal; follow the guidance and tips provided and complete required documents.