The William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship (Undergraduate and Graduate)
Monday, November 30, 2026
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The William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is a path to a career in the Foreign Service as a Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent for applicants interested in entering a master’s degree program in the fall. This merit and need-based two-year fellowship provides generous financial support annually for two years in academic funding for tuition, room, and board, books, mandatory fees, and some travel expenses and stipends, housing, and travel allowances for the two summer practicums. Women, members of minority groups underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and those with financial need are encouraged to apply.
The two-year fellowship program provides:
- Up to $24,000 per academic year for tuition for the last two years of a full-time bachelor’s degree program or a two-year full-time master’s degree program. (See Eligibility Requirements).
- Up to $18,000 for each of the two years of undergraduate or graduate study to help cover non-tuition related expenses, including room and board, books/laboratory fees, and travel between your residence and school.
- Two summer practicums (with stipends, housing, and travel allowances): one in Washington, D.C., with the Diplomatic Security Service and one overseas at a U.S. embassy or consulate.
- Personalized mentoring and professional development opportunities throughout the program.
- Provides summer practicums, professional development and mentorship, and culminates in an appointment as a Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent.
Upon successful completion of the fellowship program and Foreign Service entry requirements, fellows receive an appointment as a Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent. Fellows agree to a three-year commitment as a Foreign Service DSS Special Agent. Once appointed, DSS Special Agents are required to complete a rigorous training program.
Requirements:
- Be at least 19 years old and no older than 32 years old when you apply (except for preference-eligible veterans).
- Be enrolled or planning to in a full-time bachelor’s degree or master’s degree program, in an academic discipline relevant to Diplomatic Security Service skills needs, at a U.S.-based accredited institution.
- Hold a minimum cumulative 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
If you are selected as a finalist, you must:
- Take the Physical Readiness Test (PRT) as a baseline.
- Have a valid U.S. driver’s license.
Contact Information
For more information, visit Home - Clarke DS Fellowship.
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This event was added on Monday, April 20, 2026 and was last updated on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:23 a.m.