Clarke DS Fellowship Virtual Info Session: University of Florida

University of Florida students and alumni are invited to attend this 30-minute virtual info session to hear about the William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security (Clarke DS) Fellowship, a two-year graduate fellowship program funded by the U.S. Department of State.

If you are thinking about pursuing a master’s degree starting in fall 2024, and you are interested in a career as a Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent in the Foreign Service, join us on Wednesday, August 16, at 4 p.m. (EDT) to hear an overview of the benefits and eligibility requirements. Plus, you'll have plenty of time to ask questions.

The Clarke DS Fellowship provides up to $42,000 annually in academic funding for a two-year master’s degree program, two summer practicums with stipends, professional development and mentorship. Upon successful completion of the program and the State Department requirements, Clarke DS Fellows receive an appointment in the Foreign Service as a Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent. DSS Special Agents are sworn federal law enforcement officers.

With the goal of attracting top technology talent and increasing diversity in the Foreign Service, the program values varied backgrounds, including ethnic, racial, gender, and geographic diversity. Women, members of minority groups underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and those with financial need, are encouraged to apply.

Through the William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security (Clarke DS) Fellowship, you will embark on a career path that will take you around the world, providing protection to U.S. personnel, facilities, and information, while supporting diplomacy.

The application for the 2024 cohort of the Clarke DS Fellowship is open July 18 through October 1, 2023. Register today to hear about this unique opportunity to receive academic funding for your master's degree program while preparing for a career in the Foreign Service as a DSS Special Agent.