About this event
University of Rochester students 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 Tuesday, July 25, at 5 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 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.
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Team member
William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security FellowshipT
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External speaker
Kyla Brooke Diplomat in Residence, New York Metro (NY, NJ, PA) @ U.S. Department of StateE
Kyla Brooke, the new Diplomat in Residence for the New York Metro area, is a career Foreign Service Officer with over sixteen years of experience within the U.S. Department of State. Kyla served most recently as an Eagleburger Fellow at Citibank, focusing on sovereign, ESG, and blended financing. Previously, she was the Deputy Economic Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel. She was also an Adviser for ECOSOC at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations in New York. Kyla began her career as a Pickering Fellow, serving on the Venezuela desk in the Office of Andean Affairs and in Gaborone, Botswana in the Pol/Econ Section. Kyla graduated from Yale University with an M.A. in Diplomacy and International Relations, with a focus on international business and law. She holds a B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles in Communications and Political Science.
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Team member
Evandro GurgelT
