If you are thinking about pursuing a master’s degree starting in fall 2025, and you are interested in a career as a Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent in the Foreign Service, join us for one of our 30-minute virtual info sessions to hear about the William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security (Clarke DS) Fellowship.
This unique two-year graduate fellowship program, 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 fellowship program and the Foreign Service entry 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.
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 2025 cohort of the Clarke DS Fellowship is open February 12, 2024, through April 29, 2024.
The Department of State seeks to attract qualified candidates to the Diplomatic Security Service who represent ethnic, racial, gender, social and geographic diversity. Women, members of minority groups underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and those with financial need, are encouraged to apply.
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.
