Clarke DS Fellowship Virtual Info Sessions

If you are thinking about pursuing a master’s degree starting in fall 2024, and you are interested in academic funding and a career as a Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent in the Foreign Service, join us for a 30-minute virtual info session to hear an overview of this unique two-year graduate fellowship program. Select a date from the dropdown menu that is convenient for you.

The William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security (Clarke DS) Fellowship, funded by the U.S. Department of State, 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.

Applications for the 2024 cohort are now being accepted through October 1, 2023, from individuals planning to enter a master's degree program in fall 2024.

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.

Register today to hear an overview of the benefits, eligibility requirements, and timeline. You'll have time to ask questions in a live Q&A.