William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship

Organization
The Washington Center
1005 3rd St NE
Phone Number
202-238-7900
Emails
ClarkeDSFellowship@twc.edu

Level of Study -
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Degree

Award Type -
Fellowship

Purpose
A high-profile State Department diversity recruitment program, the Clarke DS Fellowship is a two-year graduate fellowship program designed for individuals who want to pursue a master's degree and a career as a Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent in the Foreign Service. It aims 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.
Focus -
Selected fellows are free to choose what area of study they want to pursue.
Qualifications -
Be a U.S. citizen.
Be at least 19 years old and no older than 32 years old (except for preference-eligible veterans).
Be seeking admission to a two-year full-time master's degree program at a U.S.-based accredited institution.
Be on a timeline to graduate with master's degree in spring 2026 while enrolled full-time for fall and spring semesters (starting fall 2024).
Hold a minimum 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale at the time of application and maintain this GPA throughout the program.
Be fit for physical exertion and able to pass the Physical Readiness Test (PRT) if selected as a finalist for the fellowship.
Have a valid driver's license if selected as a finalist for the fellowship.
Criteria
Applicants are assessed on their ability to write a powerful personal statement, as well as on their academic performance, accomplishments, and interest in law enforcement careers. Women, members of minority groups underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and those with financial need, are encouraged to apply.
Amount -
$42,000
Award Duration -
Two years

Number of Recipients -
8.
To Apply
On the Fellowship website (www.clarkedsfellowship.org), click the Apply Now button. This will take you to The Washington Center's program application portal login page. If you have not yet registered, you will be able to create an account. Once you are in the program application portal, click the Apply Now tab and select William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship (it is at the bottom of the list).
Deadline -
October 1.

Contact -
ClarkeDSFellowship@twc.edu or 202-238-7920.
For more information
http://www.clarkedsfellowship.org/