Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship
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Funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Washington Center (TWC) for Internships and Academic Seminars, the Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship Program provides outstanding students pursuing an IT-related degree with a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply technology solutions to the business of diplomacy. The program awards five Fellows (three graduates and two undergraduates) with tuition assistance, mentorship, and professional development to launch their careers in the U.S. Department of State's Foreign Service. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply. Fellows who successfully complete the program and the Foreign Affairs IT Specialist entry requirements will receive an appointment as a Foreign Service Information Management Specialist (IMS).
| Eligiblity Information |
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Academic Level:
Sophomore, Masters
Age minimum or maximum:*
No
Open to international students:
No
Required to demonstrate financial need:
No
Discipline Area(s):
Other: Related to Information Technology
Minimum GPA:
Yes
If yes, what is the minimum? 3.2
Demographic Information (preferred or required):
Demonstrates Financial Need, Minorities, Women
Award type:
Internship , Fellowship, Scholarship
Amount Awarded:
Amount varies
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Application Deadline:
Spring
Date application is available:
Varies
USC endorsement required:
Yes
USC endorsement application deadline:
USC endorsement process explanation:
USC endorsement website/URL:
| Award Details: |
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Is there an interview:
No
Approximate date finalists are notified:
Spring
Approximate date selected candidates are notified:
Spring
Average number of applications received:
n/a
Number awarded:
Varies
| Sponsor: |
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U.S. Department of State and the Washington Center (TWC) for Internships & Academic Seminars
| Contact Information: |
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Primary Contact:
The Washington Center
Position:
General Information
Phone:
202-238-7900
Email:
foreignserviceIT@twc.edu
Website:
http://www.twc.edu/foreign-affairs-information-technology-fellowship-program
Address:
1333 16th Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20036-2205
United States
Link to Webinar:
https://capture.usc.edu/Mediasite/Play/7f6a1b238e784a1caf891d0c966ed1311d