The State Department and the UNLV Graduate College have collaborated to create a new series of fellowships for students. From left: Jackee Schools, executive director of the Bureau of Diplomatic Security; Julie Cabus, deputy assistant secretary and assistant director of the Diplomatic Security Service for Training; Alyssa Crittenden, vice provost for graduate education and dean of the Graduate College; Emily Lin, associate dean of the Graduate College; and Antoinette Hurtado, Diplomat in Residence Southwest. (Josh Hawkins/UNLV)
The collaboration unlocks global opportunities for undergraduate students to pursue advanced degrees toward careers in diplomacy and global security.
December 13, 2024
Author: Daenne Dolce
In a world that grows more interconnected every day, the need for skilled professionals who understand technology, security, and diplomacy has never been greater. This demand has led to a new partnership between UNLV and the U.S. Department of State.
UNLV is now a partner institution for two prestigious U.S. Department of State fellowships that allow students to complete their degrees and secure federal employment:
- Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship — For students pursuing bachelor’s and master’s degrees in information technology fields, it leads to an appointment as a Foreign Service diplomatic technology officer.
- William D. Clarke Sr. Diplomatic Security (Clarke DS) Fellowship — For students pursuing master’s degrees in fields such as cybersecurity, management information systems, and computer science, it leads to an appointment as a diplomatic security service special agent.
The fellowship programs are particularly invested in attracting applicants who are women, veterans, and those from historically underserved and underrepresented communities, ensuring that the future leaders in U.S. diplomacy are as diverse as the country they represent.
