# Foreign Affairs IT (FAIT) Fellowship (19.205)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/19-205-foreign-affairs-it-fait-fellowship/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Foreign Affairs IT (FAIT) Fellowship is run by Department of State. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $6.9 million in 3 grants, about $2.3 million per award.

## Objectives

Develop new Information Technology talent for the Department of State’s Foreign Service at the undergraduate and graduate level; individuals who are dedicated to pursuing Foreign Service careers, and can effectively “respond to the complex challenges of modern diplomacy and international relations,” particularly in the vital Information Technology realm. The program seeks to attract and recruit highly talented and qualified candidates to a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of State through a program of educational support and professional development

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 |
| 2022 | $2.4 million | 1 |
| 2023 | $2.5 million | 1 |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 1 |
| 2025 | $0 | 0 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars | District of Columbia | $6.9 million |