Clarke DS Fellowship: Your Path to a Career as a DSS Special Agent

Interested in academic funding for a master’s degree and a career as a Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent in the Foreign Service?

Join the U.S. Department of State and The Washington Center to hear about a unique two-year graduate fellowship program, the William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship, that provides academic funding for a two-year master's degree program and leads to an exciting career in the Foreign Service as a Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent.

The Clarke DS Fellowship is a diversity recruitment program providing up to $42,000 annually for two years in academic funding, two summer practicums with stipend support, personalized mentoring, and professional development.

Upon successful completion of the fellowship program and Foreign Service entry requirements, fellows will receive an appointment as a DSS Special Agent in the Foreign Service – and launch an exciting career at the forefront of law enforcement and international affairs.

In this virtual info session, you'll hear an overview of the eligibility criteria, benefits and selection process. Plus, you'll hear about the DSS Special Agent career directly from Supervisory Special Agent Lawrence Casselle and former DSS Special Agent Kris Sivertson.

The application for the 2025 cohort of the Clarke DS Fellowship is open until April 29, 2024.

Sign up today to learn more about this exciting opportunity and ask questions during the live Q&A!

If you aren't able to attend the live virtual info session, you'll get access to the on-demand recording.