About this event
Join the U.S. Department of State and The Washington Center for a live webinar and Q&A on the Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship, which begins accepting applications in September for the 2024 cohort.
This two-year undergraduate and graduate fellowship program provdes up to $87,000 in academic funding ($43,500 annually for two years), two summer internships with stipend support, professional development and mentorship. What's unique about this program? After successfully completing the fellowship and meeting the U.S. Dept. of State's entry requirements, fellows receive an appointment in the Foreign Service as an Information Management Specialist.
This webinar is designed for college and university faculty, staff and advisors, who want to help and advise their students who may be interested in this opportunity. If you know talented students in an IT-related major (such as computer science, cybersecurity, information management, and more) who would love a career traveling the world and supporting U.S. diplomacy with technology, register today for this webinar.
As one of several high-profile U.S. Department of State diversity recruitment programs, the FAIT Fellowship seeks to attract top technology talent to the Foreign Service that reflects the diversity of the United States and encourages applications from women, minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and those with financial need.
Don't miss this great opportunity to hear directly from the State Department and find out how you can support your qualified IT/computer students applying for this unique program. You'll hear:
You'll have a chance to ask questions during a live Q&A session.
If you aren't able to attend the live webinar, you'll get an email immediately after the webinar with access to the replay.
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Patti Boerner is the Program Manager for the FAIT Fellowship program, which is now entering its seventh year. She has worked for the Department of State for 10 years – 6 years in Washington, DC and 4 years overseas as an Eligible Family Member in London.