Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship

The application for the 2027 Cohort of the Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship will open October 15, 2026! The deadline to apply is December 7, 2026. Interested in academic funding, internships and a career as a Diplomatic Technology Officer? This is a two-year fellowship program funded by the U.S. Department of State, designed for students seeking academic funding for the last two years of an IT-related undergraduate degree program or for a two-year full-time IT-related master’s degree program. In addition to academic funding, FAIT Fellows receive two paid summer internships, professional development, and mentorship. After successfully completing the program and the State Department’s entry requirements, FAIT Fellows enter the Foreign Service as a Diplomatic Technology Officer. If you want to use your tech skills to make a difference in the world, see if you’re eligible to become a FAIT Fellow. Please note: This posting is for a fellowship (not a job post). You will complete your degree at your chosen school. The paid summer internships are in-person in Washington, D.C. (first summer) and overseas (second summer). You will need to go to the FAIT Fellowship website to apply for the fellowship. The Two-year Fellowship Program Provides Up to $43,500 annually in academic funding (tuition, room and board, books, mandatory fees, and some travel expenses) for the last two years of a full-time bachelor’s degree program or a two-year full-time master’s degree program. (See Eligibility Requirements)Stipends, housing and travel allowances for the two summer internships: a domestic internship in Washington, D.C., at the U.S. Department of State and an overseas internship at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.Personalized mentoring and professional development opportunities throughout the program. Upon successful completion of the fellowship program and the State Department’s entry requirements, fellows receive an appointment in the Foreign Service as a Diplomatic Technology Officer. Fellows agree to a five-year commitment when they enter the Foreign Service. Go to FAIT Fellowship to see if you are eligible to apply!