William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship Info Session
Through the William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security 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 and making a difference in the world.
Funded by the U.S. Department of State, 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. DSS Special Agents are sworn federal law enforcement officers.
This two-year graduate fellowship program, funded by the U.S. Department of State, includes academic funding for your full-time master’s degree program, two summer practicums with stipend support, professional development, and mentorship. After successful completion of the program and the Foreign Service entry requirements, you will receive an appointment as a Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent, and launch your career traveling the world, leading and managing U.S. diplomatic mission security programs, conducting transnational criminal investigations, and more.
Sign up today to hear an overview of the eligibility requirements, benefits, application process and timeline. You’ll have plenty of time to ask questions.
*The application for the 2025 cohort of the Clarke DS Fellowship is open February 12, 2024, through April 29, 2024.