Description:

This fellowship is one of the State Department's premier recruiting programs aimed at increasing diversity among US Foreign Service officers. It is designed to attract outstanding individuals from all ethnic, racial, and social backgrounds who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career with the Department of State. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply. Graduating seniors and recent alums seeking admission to graduate school who are US citizens are eligible to apply.